Corruption has increased poverty, inequality in Africa – EFCC chair

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said that the African Vision (Agenda 2063) will be a mirage if corruption was not decisively dealt with…

Withdraw Onochie’s nomination as INEC commissioner, Wike tells Buhari

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw the nomination of Ms. Lauretta Onochie as national commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission. He said…

Shehu Sani dumps PRP

Shehu Sani, a former senator representing Kaduna central, says he has “stepped aside” from the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). PRP has been embroiled in an internal crisis, which has seen…

Electoral fraud: Court grants N10m bail to jailed UNICAL professor

The Akwa Ibom State High Court 1 sitting in Ikot Ekpene, has granted bail to Professor Peter Ogban in the sum of N10 million pending his appeal. Ogban, a professor…

Zulum Discards Reports Of Boko Haram Governor In Borno

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has dismissed a report on the appointment of a governor over some territories in his domain by Boko Haram and Islamic State of West…

Nnamdi Kanu: FG welcomes Ohaneze’s monitor team

Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), says the team set up by Ohanaeze Ndigbo, apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, to monitor the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed…

“We Stand By Press Freedom’: Reps Allay Fears Of Attempt To Gag The Press

The House of Representatives has weighed in on the proposed Press Council Bill currently before the National Assembly, saying that no attempt will be made by the lawmakers to gag…

Naira Marley’s case adjourned till October 5

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has adjourned till October 5, 2021, for the continuation of trial in the case of Afeez Adeshina Fashola, also known as Naira…

Kano Hisbah arrests five over alleged homosexuality

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five men suspected of engaging in homosexuality at Sheka Barde ​​in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano. The Commander General of the Board,…

Buhari’s Assent To PIB To End Subsidy – Sylva

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent to the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will automatically end fuel subsidy as the legislation…

Father in court for allegedly giving out 12-year-old daughter in marriage

A Family Court in Ilorin, on Monday, ordered the remand of one Oyefeso Saheed in Oke-Kura Correctional Centre, Ilorin, for allegedly giving out his 12-year-old daughter in marriage. Magistrate Shade…

Your people will respect you for joining APC: Buhari tells Ayade, Matawalle

President Muhammadu Buhari has received the Governors of Cross River and Zamfara States, who recently left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The new APC…

Emir Of Kajuru Regains Freedom After One Night In Kidnappers’ Den

Kidnapped Emir of Kajuru, Alhassan Adamu, has regained his freedom, authorities confirmed to Channels Television on Monday. He was released at about 5 pm, after spending a night in the…

APC Congresses Kick Off July 31

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed July 31, 2021, for the commencement of its congresses. The party had initially postponed the congresses indefinitely, leading to an outrage. But…

Nnamdi Kanu still in charge of Biafra Radio – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has debunked the rumour making the rounds that Mazi Simon Ekpa had been appointed to take over Radio Biafra as its Interim Leader. It…