Written by Fresh revelations have surfaced regarding the disputed land that sparked Tuesday’s confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and military officers who blocked him and his team from accessing a site in Gudu District, Abuja. According to SaharaReporters, a legal practitioner directly involved in the case disclosed that the 30-hectare […]
Three prisoners who were mistakenly released are still on the run, the Justice Secretary confirmed, including one who has been free since August last year. David Lammy laid out the latest figures as the government faces intensifying scrutiny after a string of high-profile blunders in the prison system. Lammy told MPs that 91 prisoners had been … Continue reading “Nearly 100 prisoners freed by mistake in UK over seven months this year”
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has described the altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a Nigerian Navy officer in Abuja as “a clear and present danger to national security,” urging President Bola Tinubu to take immediate corrective action. In a statement […]
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Abel Daniel Panic has gripped the Federal Civil Service following the abduction of six Directors of the Federal Ministry of Defence by gunmen along the Kabba-Lokoja highway. This came as no fewer than three Migil youths have been killed by bandits despite the state government’s threat to deal decisively with perpetrators. … Continue reading “Panic as bandits abduct 6 Defence Ministry directors, kill 3 youths in Nasarawa”
The Benue State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended two of its former leaders Mr. Saater Tiseer (APC, Mbagwa), a former Majority Leader, and Mr. Michael Audu (PDP, Adoka-Ugboju), a former Minority Leader over allegations of gross misconduct. The decision followed a motion moved by the current Majority Leader, Mr. Thomas Dugeri (APC, Kwande West), […]
By Omolara Ojugbele, Ayomide Kasali & Olaoluwa Olaleye The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reiterated its directive to banks to resolve customers’ complaints within two weeks, warning that unresolved cases after the deadline can be escalated directly to the Corporation for intervention. The move, according to the NDIC, is part of its renewed commitment to … Continue reading “NDIC reaffirms 2wks deadline for banks to resolve customers’ complaint”
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Yemi Cardoso, has emphasized that Nigeria does not need to persuade investors to invest if the nation maintains strong macroeconomic fundamentals. Speaking at the bank’s 2025 Executive Seminar, Cardoso said stability and predictability are crucial to attracting capital. “Stability is at the core of … Continue reading “Macroeconomic stability, predictability key to attracting investors — Cardoso”
The Oyo State House of Assembly has summoned officials of the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development to appear before its Committee on Lands and Survey. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin gave the directive at the plenary session on Tuesday. The directive, according to him, became imperative over alleged fraudulent and irregular land […]
The Plateau State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Daniel Nanlong, has announced the official return of its legislative activities to the newly renovated permanent assembly complex in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that lawmakers had been conducting plenary sessions and other legislative functions at a temporary chamber in the […]
Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested Fanen Ochough, a former Local Government Chairmanship aspirant in Gwer West, Benue State, for impersonation and defrauding victims of N14 million. In a statement shared on Instagram on Tuesday, the EFCC said Ochough was arrested for impersonating the Principal Private […]