The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the detention of 10 individuals suspected of planning to establish a Boko Haram cell in Osun State. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on an ex-parte application filed by the State Security Service (SSS), authorized the detention of the suspects for 60 days to allow the agency…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, January 11, to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, invited President Tinubu to attend the Summit, which will take place in the emirate from January 12…
The President Bola Tinubu’s administration is one that is laser-focused on issues of development and how to improve on the overall well-being of Nigerians. The focus of this government is on how to build stronger collaborations with sub-nationals and other critical stakeholders on matters that affect the lives of Nigerians. President Tinubu won an election…
In a landmark ruling that reverberates through the political landscape of Nigeria, the Supreme Court has issued a momentous directive requiring the Federal Government (FG) to allocate funds directly to Local Government Areas (LGAs). This ruling has significant implications, not only for the distribution of financial resources within the country but also for the fundamental…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Kano State High Court injunction preventing Aminu Ado-Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye—from parading themselves as traditional rulers. In a judgement on Friday, a three-member panel of justice led by Mohammed Mustapha declared that the…
President Bola Tinubu, Thursday in Abuja, urged the Government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries. He also called for an upward review of the $50 billion aid package for Africa, which China’s President Xi Jinping announced last…
Nigerian Breweries Plc has got approval to generate captive power in its offices located in Abia state, Oyo state and Enugu state. Cumulatively,Nigerian Breweries is generating up to 41MW in the four stations. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission disclosed this in a report, saying the permits were granted in the third quarter of 2024. Following…
President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja, congratulated his Aide-de-Camp, Col. Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, for his promotion. He described him as a reliable officer, deserving of elevation in rank. Lt. Col. Yusuf was promoted to Colonel by Nigerian Army Promulgation AHQ MS/G1/300/252/2 on 19 December 2024. The rank’s seniority took effect on 22 September 2023. “You all…
Aston Villa came from behind to beat West Ham and qualify for the Fourth round of English FA Cup. In losing, Graham Potter suffered defeat in his first game as West Ham boss. Two goals in five second-half minutes from Amadou Onana and Morgan Rogers completed the hosts’ comeback, although the Hammers were furious referee…
Former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes is in talks with Everton over a potential return to Goodison Park after the sacking of manager Sean Dyche. According to reports, while a deal is not yet done, and Moyes is not the only candidate, he is however the frontrunner. Talks are said to be progressing,…
