We’ll punish false claims, misleading intelligence — EFCC
Executive Chairman, of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has said they’ll punish false claims and misleading intelligence given by whistleblowers saying every whistle blown must…
NEWS EXTRA: Ex-power minister Saleh Mamman collapses outside courtroom in N33bn fraud trial
Saleh Mamman, former minister of power under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, collapsed outside the federal high court in Abuja on Thursday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed…
SAMOA Agreement: Threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty – Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, has described the recent Samoa Agreement as “a threat to the sovereignty and values of Nigeria”. This was part of a 25-point communique,…
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- Cross-border Crimes
- July 11, 2024
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Ugandan TikToker jailed six years for insulting President Museveni
A Ugandan court has sentenced a 24-year-old man, Edward Awebwa to six years in prison for insulting President Yoweri Museveni and the first family through his video posted on…
Account for LG funds collected, or face legal action — SERAP tells govs, FCT minister
Following the Supreme Court decision declaring unlawful the use of the funds meant for local governments by the Nigeria’s 36 governors, Socio-Economic Rights And Accountability Project has called on…
Senate introduces bill to create new state from Kano
The senate has introduced a bill seeking to create Tiga, a new state, from Kano. Kawu Sumaila, senator representing Kano south, is the sponsor of the bill that was…
Food Security: FEC Approves Procurement Of 2000 Tractors, 1200 Trailers
As a way of promoting food security in Nigeria, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has announced the approval of 2,000 tractors, 4,000 disc ploughs, and 1,200 tractor trailers among…
Businessman sentenced to life jail for raping daughter
The Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced a 34-year-old businessman, Oluwafemi Asekeji, to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting his 12-year-old daughter. This was…
Supreme Court grants LG financial autonomy
The Supreme Court declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations. The seven-man panel, in the judgment delivered by…
DAILIES TOP STORIES: Labour meets Tinubu today, insists on N250,000 minimum wage
Thursday 11 July 2024 FG projects massive food price crash January Ex-Accountant General begs for time to refund looted funds Bizman bags life jail for raping daughter in Lagos…
26 defected lawmakers are gone —Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that his administration has started the process of preparing the 2025 budget. This is as the governor insisted that the seats of…
- Human Rights
- July 10, 2024
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FG violated EndSARS protesters’ rights — ECOWAS court
The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, on Wednesday, held that the Federal Republic of Nigeria violated the human rights of Obianuju Catherine Udeh and two others. The court found…
13 Killed In Fresh Benue Attack
At least 13 people were killed after armed invaders launched fresh attack on Olegomachi community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Villagers said the incident which happened…
23-yr-old drug addict stabs mother to death in Delta
A 23-year-old boy, simply identified as Samson, has been arrested by operatives of the Delta State police for stabbing his aged mother to death in Obiaruku, Delta State. According…
EXTRA: Settle Herders With Grazing Reserves, Miyetti Allah Tells Govs
One of the umbrella bodies for herders in Nigeria, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has asked governors to “settle pastoralists” with grazing reserves designated for…