Written by The Senate has asked the Federal Government to establish a permanent military base in the Kwara South Senatorial District. The senators particularly asked that the base be near the forest belts of the Ifelodun Local Government Area to serve as a rapid response hub against worsening insecurity in the region. READ ALSO: Govt Faults Obi, … Continue reading “Insecurity: Senate Demands Military Base In Kwara South”
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has launched a fresh probe into the alleged diversion of over ₦4 billion in state funds by the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje into the Dala Inland Dry Port (DIDP), despite reports suggesting that the state had been stripped of its equity stake … Continue reading “Kano Anti-Graft Agency Probes Over ₦4bn Allegedly Diverted By Ganduje’s Govt”
The third prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Williams Abimbola, has confirmed during cross-examination that no regulation was breached in the transactions allowed by her bank, with the Kogi State Government, led by former governor Yahaya Bello. Abimbola stated this at the resumed hearing on the alleged money laundering case … Continue reading “No Regulation Breached In Bank Transactions With Yahaya Bello-Led Kogi Govt — Witness”
Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to felony charges in a case widely seen as an escalation of US President Donald Trump’s campaign of legal retribution against political opponents. Comey’s lawyer, Patrick Fitzgerald, entered the plea at the former FBI chief’s arraignment at a federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia. More … Continue reading “Former FBI Chief James Comey Pleads Not Guilty”
The global economy is doing better than expected, even as it faces prolonged uncertainty and underwhelming medium-term growth prospects, the head of the IMF said Wednesday. The world economy is doing “better than feared, but worse than we need,” International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters in Washington, according to prepared remarks. … Continue reading “World Economy Not Doing As Bad As Feared, IMF Chief Says”
The Federal Government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to shelve its planned strike, assuring that it is committed to addressing all outstanding demands raised by the union. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the Federal Government is already looking into … Continue reading “FG Begs ASUU To Shelve Proposed Strike”
Former FBI director James Comey arrived at a federal courthouse on Wednesday to face felony charges in a case widely seen as an escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign of legal retribution against political opponents. Comey, 64, a prominent critic of the president, was indicted by a grand jury in Virginia last month on … Continue reading “Former FBI Chief James Comey To Make First US Court Appearance”
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has warned that it will mobilise students across the country to occupy federal highways if efforts to sabotage private refineries, particularly the Dangote Refinery, continue. In a strongly worded statement delivered during a national warning protest held simultaneously in Abuja, Asaba, and Lagos, NANS President, Comrade … Continue reading “NANS Threatens To Block Federal Highways Over ‘Sabotage Of Dangote Refinery’”
Australian police foiled an alleged organised crime hit by a so-called kill team near a Sydney daycare facility, authorities said Wednesday. New South Wales police swooped in on two cars after learning three men were preparing to carry out the alleged killing in Revesby, a suburb in the city’s southwest, on Tuesday. Police stopped … Continue reading “Australia Police Foil ‘Kill Team’ Gang Hit Near Daycare Centre”
The ranks of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Senate have risen to 73, following the defection of Senator Kelvin Chukwu of the Labour Party. READ ALSO: Senate Swears In Two New Senators From Edo, Anambra The Senate formally announced Chukwu’s defection during plenary, marking another shift in the composition of the 10th National … Continue reading “LP Senator Defects As Akpabio Calls For Stronger Opposition”