Beyond the Headlines
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has lambasted the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike over his recent threat to instigate crises in their states if they interfere in the political problems in Rivers State. The forum under the chairmanship the governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, in its reaction on […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress has branded President Bola Tinubu a betrayer following the recent significant hike in fuel prices. In a statement signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, and made available to our correspondent in Abuja on Tuesday, the Labour Centre expressed shock and dismay at the clandestine increase in the pump price of Premium […]
The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced one Courage Ikpaka to two years imprisonment for duping a United States citizen, Mrs Yvelte M. Thompson of $53,000 by impersonating Nigerian musician, Chinedu Okoli popularly known as Flavour N’abania. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu convicted Ipaka on Tuesday following his guilty plea to a two-count charge brought against […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, remain in office until 2027. Against the backdrop of reports that his tenure was extended, a senior police source, who requested anonymity, clarified that the letter was not an extension but rather a confirmation that he should complete the four-year tenure […]
The officials of Yobe State government led by the deputy governor, Idi Barde-Gubana, has conducted funeral prayers for the 34 victims who were killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Sunday. The deputy governor, who sympathised with the victims, said the state government will work closely with the Federal Government to provide […]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Tuesday said it has no plans to regulate prices in the Nigerian market. FCCPC in a statement by its spokesman, Ondaje Ijagwu, clarified that its recent directives are solely aimed at curbing exploitative practices and maintaining a competitive marketplace. The statement came in response to feedback […]
The Nigeria Police Force has said a discreet investigation revealed that an investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, and one Michael Alade are Bristol Isaac, aka PIDOMNigeria’s accomplices. PIDOMNigeria was accused of leaking classified and restricted documents, fraud, sedition, and tax evasion among others. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said PIDOM […]
Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, issued an arrest warrant against a British citizen, Andrew Wynne, and some Nigerians over allegations bordering on treason and terrorism. The order was granted in an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, but moved by the Federal Government’s counsel, […]
At least 12 migrants died off the northern French coast on September 3, 2024 trying to cross the Channel to England in the deadliest such disaster this year, the French government said, as a major rescue operation was underway. At least 12 migrants died off the northern French coast on Tuesday trying to cross the […]
The management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, has rusticated 25 students and indefinitely suspended 58 others for various misconducts, including forgery, threats to life, examination malpractices, and other fraudulent acts. The University’s Registrar, Mr Dapo Oke, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The disciplinary actions were recommended by the Examination […]
