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The National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), Kenneth Udeze, has dismissed media reports claiming that a court ordered the arrest and imprisonment of the immediate-past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Udeze, in a statement on Thursday, described the reports as false and urged Nigerians to disregard them. It […]
The Federal Government is considering a proposal to strengthen police reforms through an upward review of funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) and the repeal of its six-year lifespan clause to make it a permanent agency. The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end […]
The Federal Government, on Thursday, formally presented Justice Dr. Taoheed Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), urging the international community to back his bid to restore West Africa’s representation on the world’s top judicial bench. The presentation ceremony, held in Abuja, drew members of the diplomatic corps and […]
Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has directed the Police to conduct a fresh investigation into allegations of forgery and willful property damage made against a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi. The request comes on the heels of a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner […]
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said his nomination of Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was based on the scholar’s integrity, apolitical disposition, and impeccable record of service. Speaking during the meeting of the National Council of State held at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, […]
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, unveiled Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as his nominee for the position of chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), succeeding Professor Mahmood Yakubu, whose tenure ends next month. However, Prof. Yakubu resigned his position earlier this week to ensure a seamless transition. Hereunder are eight key things to know about […]
Ahead of the Super Eagles’ last two World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho’s Crocodiles and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Friday and Tuesday, respectively, Augustine Eguavoen, the former handler of the national team and current Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has called for unity, emphasising that he has no interest in […]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has described the recent verbal attacks on notable Opposition leaders by loyalists of President Bola Tinubu, as infantile. He also described the attack on former President Goodluck Jonathan, and ADC leaders like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation, […]
An Abuja-bound Ibom Air passenger has been arrested after he allegedly stole a huge amount of money from the luggage of another passenger who happened to be a foreigner. The passenger who boarded the Ibom Air flight from Uyo was caught by crew members. A video shared on social media on Thursday showed the moment […]
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the late elder statesman, broadcaster, and corporate icon, Dr Christopher Kolade, describing him as a model of diligence, integrity, and patriotism who embodied the finest ideals of public service. In a condolence message personally signed by him on Thursday, President Tinubu said he received with “profound sadness” […]
