The Nigerian Police Force has declared David Hundeyin, the Editor-in-Chief of West Africa Weekly, wanted in connection with the ongoing prosecution of Isaac Bristol, who is accused of operating the prominent anonymous whistleblower account PIDOM Nigeria. The announcement, made on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, comes as Bristol faces charges of…
Nigeria has become the third largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) as of June 30, 2024, marking a significant increase in the country’s borrowing from the institution. This development has reflected substantial shift in Nigeria’s financial landscape under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. According to the World Bank’s latest financial…
The funeral prayer for the remains of Hajia Binta (Dada) Yar’Adua, mother of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, was on Tuesday afternoon held in Katsina. The funeral prayer was held within Katsina township stadium located in Yar’Adua Quarters and was led by Sheikh Aminu Yammawa. It was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who led…
It was a sad day for the people of Mafa Village in Tarmuwa local government area of Yobe State as residents gathered to bury the 77 victims that were killed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Sunday. The bodies were found scattered around the town following the September 1, 2024 devastating Boko Haram invasion of…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a standardised uniform and kits for Supernumerary Police, popularly known as Spy Police. Egbetokun said the approval was to enhance the professionalism and visibility of Supernumerary Police officers. ESpeaking at the unveiling of the kits on Tuesday, Egbetokun, who was represented by the Deputy Inspector General…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Tuesday, appointed Yunusa Tanko as the Interim National Coordinator of his Obidient Movement worldwide. Tanko, before the new appointment, was the former spokesman to Obi and media director of the defunct Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation. In 2015, the activist…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), under the leadership of Senator Bala Abdulkarim Mohamed, the Governor of Bauchi State, has expressed deep concern over recent comments made by H.E. Barrister Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State. In a widely circulated news story, Wike allegedly…
The People of Obegueze Amankanu Amurri Autonomous Community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State have urged the State Government to take control of unused lands in their area that have been exploited by criminal elements. The community made this plea during a general meeting on Monday at St. Anne’s Primary School, Obegueze…
Investors’ investment on the Nigerian stock market depreciated by N1.124 trillion between July and August 2024. In the first two months of the third quarter (Q3), the market experienced notable fluctuations, between downtrend and uptrend movement. The basic indicators of the Nigerian Exchange, All-Share Index lost by 3.48 per cent to close on August 30,…
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Xi Jinping of China have advanced the relationship between their nations by signing several key agreements aimed at fostering a comprehensive strategic partnership. The new collaboration, which elevates Nigeria-China ties, was announced during Tinubu’s official visit to Beijing, just ahead of his participation in the 2024 Summit of…
