The European Union says it has agreed to broaden the sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles after Tehran’s attack on Israel. European Council President Charles Michel argues that it is very important to do everything to…
The Akwa Ibom command of the Nigeria security and civil Defence corps, has intercepted a boat conveying 28 drums loaded with premium motor spirit popularly known as petrol which was intended to be smuggled into Cameroon. The interception…
Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife has commended the federal Government for suspending mining activities on its campus indefinitely. The University is also calling on security agencies to ensure that the miners adhere…
Concerned about the health risks connected with using chemicals for farm cultivation and preservation, which have been linked to a variety of health issues, a non-governmental organization, Mother Earth Foundation, is taking the lead in…
Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for engaging in “subversive activities”, the Burkinabe foreign affairs ministry said in a notice to France. The notice dated 16 April did not reveal the nature of the activities. The…
The Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi has said the EFCC has been given the powers by law to invite any person of interest to interact with them in the course of their investigation into any matter regardless of status. The…
Nearly half of Zambia’s population has been affected by the on-going drought with the country needing about $940m (£760m) in aid. Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema stated during a national address that the funds are needed to…
The hearing of the bail application of Tigran Gambaryan an executive of Binance Holding Limited at the federal high court Abuja has been stalled. This was at the insistence of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to reply to the…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye Bathily has tendered his resignation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Bathily explained his…
lwuagwu Ebere Pat, popularly known as DJ Commissioner Wysei has been charged to magistrate court in Eti Osa. Confirming her arrest, the Lagos Police command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin said she is being charged for…
The Federal High Court in Kano has issued an order barring the Ward Executive of Ganduje Ward from implementing the purported suspension of APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje. Justice Mohammed Liman ordered all the parties to maintain…
Vice President Kasham Shettima has arrived in Jigawa State, Northwest Nigeria on one-day visit to the State. He was received at the Dutse International airport, Jigawa at 10: 05 GMT. The Vice President is to serve as as Special Guest of…
Nigerian Army troops deployed in the North East have continued to make significant stride in the fight against terrorism and insurgency with the recent rescue of Lydia Simon, a Chibok girl who had been held captive by Boko Haram terrorists…
The former governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello is absent from the federal high court Abuja for his arraignment. Counsel to the EFCC kemi Phinero told Justice Emeka Nwite that service of the charge on the former governor was frustrated…
The Nigerian Navy says its activities of Operation Delta Sanity have reduced crude oil theft and economic sabotage in the Niger Delta region. The Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship Jubilee, Ikot Abasi, Commodore Martins Fakrogha who made this…
Benue State Government has entered into partnership with the Shanghai Haitian Hospital, to facilitate academic and clinical interchange between Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), in the areas of joint studies, training…
Nigeria’s chief of defence staff General Christopher Musa says the armed forces will support the efforts of the ministry of environment to tackle issues of climate change. This will be done through the use of innovation in order to protect…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved the sum of 1.5 billion naira to be paid as scholarship for about one thousand students of Nursing and Midwifery in the state. This move according to the governor is to encourage the…
Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma says no matter the personal relationship with any appointee, his administration will not condone corrupt practices, and anyone found culpable will be prosecuted and dismissed. He gave this warning at a…
The House of Representatives has cautioned South South-based multinational and indigenous oil companies undermining ongoing probe into their compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act. Its Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility…
Abia State Government says it has plans to rehabilitate the mentally challenged persons in the state. Wife of the Governor, Priscilla Otti, stated this when she paid a visit to Amaudo Integrated Community mental health foundation, to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission wishes to warn members of the public that it is a criminal offence to obstruct officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties. Section 38(2)(a)(b) of the EFCC Establishment Act…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on Thursday, April 18, 2024 arraign a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. He will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite…
The police in Ondo State have arrested a driver identified as Ariyo Ajiroba in Ondo city for registering All Progressives Congress members at his residence. The arrest came three days to the conduct of the party’s primary election. Police…
Sporadic Gunshots were fired into the air as Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State left the residence of his predecessor, Yahaya Bello in Abuja following a bid by the officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest…
Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheik Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, says it is re-evaluating its role as mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, citing concerns that its efforts are being…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration remains undeterred in its pursuit of comprehensive economic security for the country while addressing foundational challenges and creating a fair and equitable system in which all Nigerians can…
No fewer than three hoodlums have been arrested by the operatives of Jigawa State Police in connection with the crime of rape and robbery in Chori Village, Ringim LGA, Jigawa State. The information available indicates that the hoodlums on…
The crisis in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party seems to be expanding by the day. The party will in few hours from now, the party will be holding its national executive council meeting to chat a new course forward for the party. But…
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has concluded the allocation for the first batch of completed houses across the states of the Federation, for successful applicants under the National Housing Programme (NHP). This was…