The Nigerian government has commenced diplomatic and legal efforts to recover three presidential aircraft seized in France due to a debt incurred by the Ogun State Government. The Office of the National Security Adviser and the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation are exploring both diplomatic and legal channels to resolve the issue….
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has stated that he will not consider running for president as long as former President Goodluck Jonathan is available to lead the country. Mohammed made this statement while responding to a non-governmental organization’s call for him to consider a presidential run in 2027. The governor expressed his confidence in Jonathan’s…
A private motorcycle rider has died, while one other person sustained varied degrees of injuries, following a fatal crashed that occured in Anambra State. The crash, which occured along the Awka-Nteje-Onitsha Expressway at about 11:30am on Thursday, involved an unidentified driver of a commercial Mercedes Tipper with registration number: XA158ZT and the unidentified driver of…
President Bola Tinubu has implored African leaders to make more strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the exodus of skills and talent from Africa. Speaking at a dinner held in his honour at the People’s Palace in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday night, President Tinubu said research and development must be encouraged with the provision…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called for the Federal Government’s intervention through the utilization of available ecological funds to reclaim mining ponds that have become life-threatening hazards across communities in the state. Governor Mutfwang made this appeal during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, at his office in…
The Plateau State Government has fully lifted the curfew imposed on Jos-Bukuru Metropolis, following the peaceful conduct of residents and an improvement in the security situation. State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, had imposed a 24-hour curfew on the area after thorough consultations with security agencies, in response to hoodlums attempting to hijack the nationwide protest in…
Glynn Simmons, a 71-year-old man who spent nearly five decades in prison for a murder he did not commit, will receive a $7.15 million settlement from the city of Edmond, Oklahoma. Simmons, who is black, was exonerated last year after serving 48 years, one month, and 18 days in prison, making him the inmate who…
The prolonged scarcity of petrol has worsened across various states in Nigeria, with widespread queues at filling stations and prices reaching up to N1,000/litre. The situation has led to increased transport fares and long wait times for passengers. Marketers blame the scarcity on the limited supply by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), which…
The Coalition of Rivers State Leaders has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing political dispute between Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning that the situation could escalate into severe conflict if left unchecked. The coalition, led by Chief Sunnie Chukumele, criticized the federal government for neglecting the situation and accused…
President Bola Tinubu has recommended Abdullahi Ganduje, the current national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for an ambassadorial position, despite Ganduje’s ongoing corruption trial. Ganduje, who faces charges totaling over N50 billion, has expressed dissatisfaction with the offer, claiming the charges against him are unfounded. The nomination has raised concerns about Ganduje’s suitability…
