Written by The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, on Monday said the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) is a consequence of the nation’s lack of competent and committed leadership, as well as poor and imprudent deployment of available resources. Obi, in a statement on his X handle, […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 13, 2025, for ruling on a no-case submission filed by Anamekwe Nwabuoku, the former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, who is standing trial on allegations of money laundering. Justice James Omotosho scheduled the date on Monday after counsel for both parties Harrison Quakers, SAN, representing the […]
The Department of State Services on Tuesday said several high-profile terrorism suspects are currently facing trial across the country as part of efforts to strengthen national security and enforce accountability. In its update, the secret agency said five men are being tried over the June 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, … Continue reading “DSS Confirms Prosecution Of Owo Church Attack Suspects, Others”
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the the appointment aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to implementing far-reaching and sustainable … Continue reading “John Nwabueze Appointed As Tax Ombudsman”
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed claims of genocide against any religious group in the region, arguing that such labels are aimed at distorting cohesion in the bloc. ECOWAS, in a communique on late Tuesday, said the claims are targeted at worsening insecurity in the West African region. “Perpetrators of this … Continue reading “Insecurity: ECOWAS Dismisses Religious Genocide Claims In Region”
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina on Tuesday presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦897.9 billion to the House of Assembly, describing it as “the most participatory and people-focused budget in the history of the state. Speaking before lawmakers at the assembly complex, the Governor explained that the budget, themed “Building Your Future III”, was … Continue reading “Gov Radda Presents ₦897.9bn 2026 ‘People’s Budget’ To Katsina Assembly”
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the train derailment incident which occurred on the Warri-Itakpe railway in Agbor, Delta state over the weekend. The Nigerian Railway Corporation announced this in a statement on Tuesday, identifying the suspects as Mudansuru Mutari and Blorie Kokori. NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, said the suspects are … Continue reading “Warri-Itakpe Derailment: Two Suspects Arrested, NRC Announces Resumption Date”
Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman became the youngest Champions League player ever after coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute at Slavia Prague on Tuesday as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win. Dowman, who is 15 years and 309 days old, beat German striker Youssoufa Moukoko, who played for Borussia Dortmund at Zenit St Petersburg at … Continue reading “Arsenal’s Dowman Becomes Youngest-Ever Player In Champions League “
Mikel Merino’s two second-half goals helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday, the Gunners’ fourth in as many games in the competition. For the Premier League leaders, the result also constituted a 10th straight win in all competitions and an eighth consecutive clean sheet. They have … Continue reading “UCL: Flawless Arsenal Dispatch Slavia Prague, Extend Clean Sheet Streak To Eight Games”
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, at the Presidential Villa in the nation’s capital. The purpose of Kaigama’s visit to the villa is yet to be ascertained, as sources close to the presidency have not commented on the meeting. However, the meeting followed a claim by … Continue reading “PHOTOS: Tinubu Receives Catholic Archbishop Kaigama In Aso Rock”