The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned Dr. Olu Agunloye, the former Minister of Power and Steel, before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo, Abuja. Agunloye faces charges related to the award of a contract for the construction of the 3,960MW Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Taraba. The EFCC…
Arewa Stakeholders Demand Resignation Of NNPCL Boss, Mele Kyari After Attaining Mandatory Retirement Age, Vow To Shut Abuja Office The Arewa Accountability Network has called for the immediate resignation of Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), citing his attainment of the mandatory retirement age….
The Police Service Commission has stated that it lacks the constitutional authority to influence the appointment or removal of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. This clarification comes in response to questions about the PSC’s recent directive mandating officers who have served for more than 35 years or who have reached the age of 60…
The Inspector General of the Nigerian Police Force, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has charged the newly recruited constables for Imo and Abia States to discharge their duty professionally, lawfully with empathy, compassion, integrity and selflessness to improve security by safeguarding lives and properties of citizens particularly the vulnerable while maintaining firmness and fairness. The IGP gave…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired back at former U.S. President Donald Trump over his claims regarding land confiscation in South Africa. Ramaphosa dismissed Trump’s interference, asserting that South Africa does not belong to him and urging him to stay out of the country’s affairs. “I don’t know what Donald Trump has to do…
The Government of Denmark has expressed its eagerness to expand the European nation’s business interests in Enugu State, expressing enthusiasm at partnering with the state in key sectors of the economy and other areas of mutual benefits. Denmark, which is a member of the European Union, stated this when its government delegation and Danish businesses…
The governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru on Monday gave 24 hours ultimatum to security agencies in the state to fish out the suspected herdsmen that killed over 15 innocent citizens in 3 villages of Nkalaha community, Ishielu local government area. The Nations News Nigeriareports that the suspected herdsmen invaded and attacked three villages; Amagu,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Federal Government of Nigeria has been re-urged to activate all relevant agencies and operational strategies to intensify efforts towards the rescue of Anambra real estate mogul, Benjamin Izuchukwu Ezemma, popularly known as Big Ben. An activist and concerned citizen of the state, Comrade Osita Obi, re-echoed the call on Tuesday…
The labour union announced the protest last week, citing the burden the tariff increase would place on Nigerians. However, following a meeting with government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday night, the NLC resolved to halt the demonstration pending further discussions. Speaking to journalists after the…
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appointed the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo and Chancellor of the State University of Education Oba Ismail Yahya Alebiosu as the leader of the state delegation for the 2025 Hajj. The Governor has also appointed Alhaji Lateef Oloyin as the new Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to the Governor. Oloyin, a long-standing…
