A Prison official has told House of Reps members how the Prison comptroller directed him to move Bobrisky out of his correctional center following some ‘’threats.’’ According to the prison official, some of Bobrisky’s associates had come to donate chairs at the correctional center and this generated a buzz on social media. He said it…
A Prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Bilikisu Bala on Monday, September 30, 2024, told a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating allegations of corruption against some officers of the Commission, and the Nigeria Correctional Service that charges of money laundering dropped in the trial of Idris Okuneye (a.k.a Bobrisky)…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigerians on the momentous occasion of the nation’s 64th Independence anniversary, urging a united endeavor to elevate the country to the greatness envisioned by its esteemed founders. In a reflective press statement released on Monday, Atiku emphasized that this milestone is not merely a commemoration…
Ebonyi state governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the Surgical and medical interventions for the State civil servants through Ebonyi state health insurance Agency. Ebonyi state health insurance agency has registered over 500 cases, including eye screenings, issuance of eye glasses, eye surgeries, fibroid, and hernia surgeries to reduce cost for the civil servants in…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, remanded the former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, and former Permanent Secretary of Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The duo were arrested on September 27, for allegedly diverting N27bn belonging…
In a statement issued on Monday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB asked people of the South-East at home and in the diaspora to avoid any Nigeria’s Independence celebration globally. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has banned any form of Independence Day celebration activities in the entire South-East region of Nigeria…
Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo state, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu on Monday defied statements from the state government as he inspected some ongoing projects like the multi-billion naira five-star Radisson Blu hotel, the ongoing Museum Of West African Arts (MOWAA), reconstruction of the Road in Okada Avenue and parts of Central Road where he said…
The Federal Government has approved a pension increase of N32,000 for retirees, following a review of the national minimum wage structure. This adjustment, announced by the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission, applies to those who retired under specific salary schemes, including health workers, doctors, lecturers, police, paramilitary, and armed forces personnel. This decision follows…
The Chief Edozie Njoku-led faction of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has disengaged Mr. P. I. N Ikwueto, SAN, as the party’s solicitor. The disengagement was announced in a 12-paragraph letter to that effect, personally signed by Chief Njoku as ‘National Chairman, APGA’ and addressed to Ikwueto. Copied to Honorable Justice J.K Omotosho of…
PDP, TinubuThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government to immediately reduce the pump price of fuel and stem the slide in the value of the Naira. The opposition party also charged Nigerians to use the 2024 Independence Day Anniversary to reawaken the spirit of Nationalism in defence…
