A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, issued a warrant of arrest against a British citizen, Andrew Wynne, and other Nigerians over allegations bordering on treason and terrorism. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order in an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police but moved by Audu Garba. The News Agency of Nigeria … [Read more…]
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has proposed solutions that he believes could permanently solve the ongoing crises involving the Fulani community in Nigeria. Emir Sanusi shared his plans during a meeting with the leadership of Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria, a Fulani socio-cultural group, at his palace. He emphasised that his proposals … [Read more…]
By Samson Ugwu Every man is an embodiment of thought-patern, mindset, insight and imagination which reflect in his words and actions. The mindset of a man is one of the factors that determines his altitude and achievements. Similarly the mindset of a political leader also determines the impact he will make in his administration. It … [Read more…]
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate reversal of the fuel price hike, the release of those arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests, the halt of indiscriminate arrests, and the reversal of the electricity tariff hike. The NLC accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of betrayal following a sudden hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), describing … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Police Force has declared investigative journalist David Hundeyin wanted in connection with the prosecution of Isaac Bristol, accused by the Nigeria Police Force of being the prominent anonymous online whistleblower PIDOM Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Hundeyin and Michael Temidayo Alade were … [Read more…]
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to rescind the alleged decision to take over pieces of land belonging to some residents of Ibadan in the guise of creating setbacks for the ongoing circular road project. According to the main opposition party in the state the ‘controversial’ … [Read more…]
Dangote Refinery has announced the production of its first batch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from its 650,000 barrels per day facility. The announcement comes after over a year of the refinery’s launch in May 2023. At a press conference on Tuesday, Aliko Dangote, the owner of the Lagos-based refinery, declared the … [Read more…]
The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, has confirmed the incident of the double attack launched in the early hours of Tuesday, September 3, on the Oba Divisional Police Headquarters and Oba Civic Center both in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State by some heavily-armed yet-to-be-identified gunmen. He also revealed … [Read more…]
A Briton, Andrew Wynne, who has been declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly plotting to overthrow a democratically elected government of President Bola Tinubu, has responded to the allegation against him. In an exclusive interview with Channels Television on Monday, the Briton, who denied any wrongdoing, said that he is not on the run … [Read more…]
…Says govt to take full responsibility for music legend’s upkeep ….Ejeagha: Mbah honoured me, prepared ground for Gwo gwo gwo ngwo trend Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Monday, commissioned four newly constructed and reconstructed roads in Abakpa Nike, in Enugu metropolis, among them the Mike Ejeagha Crescent where the music legend lives … [Read more…]
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has tasked the 13 newly-elected council chairmen and 171 councillors in the state to utilise the opportunity of the autonomy granted local governments by the Supreme Court to bring more developmental projects to their constituencies. The governor threw the challenge at the new local government chairmen and councillors during … [Read more…]
At least 10 maritime travellers are feared to have been abducted by sea pirates along the Bonny – Port Harcourt waterway, Channels TV reports. According to the Television, sketch details gathered indicates that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning and is believed to involve 10 persons travelling between Bonny and Port … [Read more…]