National grid: SERAP sues Buhari over ‘missing N11trn electricity fund’
Amnesty Int’l, Human Rights Watch, CSOs, others show solidarity with SERAPSocio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe…
Terrorists Kill Another Priest in His Farm
Terrorists, on Saturday, killed a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Vitus Borogo, in his farm in Kaduna State. The chancellor, Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, confirmed…
17 People Found Dead In S.African Nightclub – Police
At least 17 young people were found dead at a nightclub in a township in South Africa’s southern city of East London on Sunday, police said. “We got a…
NDLEA seizes N6bn worth of drugs in Apapa – Commander
The Apapa Area Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said it seized 19,703.25 kgs of hard drugs, worth over N6 billion between January and June 20.…
IPOB demands ‘proof of life’ on ‘members’ allegedly detained by military in Niger
The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, challenged the Nigeria Army of the Wawa Military Barracks, Niger State to prove that two of its alleged detained members, Idara…
‘Bumpy and challenging’ — Soludo reflects on 100 days in office
Charles Soludo, Anambra state governor, says his first 100 days in office have been challenging. Soludo said he has worked tirelessly towards achieving his campaign promises to the people…
Ekweremadu: Immigration probes organ donor’s passport
The Nigeria Immigration Service is investigating the authenticity of the passport obtained by Nwamini David, who was alleged to have been trafficked to the United Kingdom for organ harvest…
Picking A Vice President In 1999 Was A Mistake – Obasanjo
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said picking a running mate in the 1999 presidential election was a mistake. He made the comment while speaking in Abeokuta at a…
Gospel Singer, Osinachi, Laid To Rest In Abia
The remains of late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, were laid to rest in Amakpoke Umuaku community, Abia State, on Saturday. Osinachi, who was popularly known for her song “Ekwueme”,…
Fuel Queues: APC Lacks ‘Political Will’ To Solve Subsidy Issues – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday said President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress lack the political will to solve the “perennial” issues of fuel subsidy. “The resurgence…
Owo attack: Akeredolu orders installation of CCTV in public places in Ondo
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, has signed an executive order for the compulsory installation of close circuit television (CCTV) cameras in public places in the state. The development comes…
Academic qualifications: CSO writes IGP, wants Tinubu arrested within 48 hours
A civil rights organization. Center for Reform and Public Advocacy, has given the Inspector-General of Police a 48- hour ultimatum within which he should arrest and initiate criminal prosecution…
Voter registration will continue beyond June 30, says INEC chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not end the continuous voter registration (CVR) on June 30, 2022. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, disclosed this on Saturday during…
Electoral Act: NASS hails Supreme Court verdict, says Malami misled Buhari
The National Assembly has hailed the verdict of the Supreme Court on the suit filed by President Mohammadu Buhari and the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN,…
INEC Lists Conditions For Political Parties To Substitute Vice-Presidential Candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday listed the conditions for political parties to substitute candidates whose names have been forwarded to the commission. For the electoral umpire,…