Ondo police hunt man over rape of 12-year-old hawker
The Ondo State Police Command on Tuesday said it had launched a manhunt for a middle-aged man who allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl, in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, whose identity was yet to be revealed, allegedly raped the victim who was hawking puff-puff. The suspect allegedly […]
Biafra Day: Release Nnamdi Kanu, MASSOB begs Tinubu
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra has pleaded with the President, Bola Tinubu, to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who has been locked up by the Department of State Services. Uchenna Madu, leader of MASSOB made the plea Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in […]
I’m not looking for appointment under Tinubu — Ganduje
The former Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has disclosed that he is not seeking any appointment under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, who was sworn in yesterday. He said this on Tuesday in an interview published by BBC Hausa. Ganduje, who wishes Tinubu success, however, said if he is offered any appointment, he […]
Reps approve N16.8bn refund to Borno
The House of Representatives has approved that the Federal Government reimburse Borno State with over N16 billion for the capital projects executed on behalf of the Federal Government. The Federal Government is to make the refund to the Borno State Government with promissory notes and bonds. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of the […]
Tribunal: Witness tenders US verdict on Tinubu’s $460,000 forfeiture
The Labour Party on Tuesday called its first witness in the ongoing petition between its candidate, Peter Obi, and the ruling All Progressives Congress and the President, Bola Tinubu. Counsel for the LP and Obi, Jibrin Okutepa, stated that documents from number one to four together with receipts tendered are documents where the vice president, […]
Shettima resumes at state house office
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed duties at the Office of the Vice President, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Shettima was received at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday by members of staff of the Office of the Vice President and had a brief interaction with the staffers. President Bola Tinubu and Shettima were sworn in on Monday […]
BREAKING: Tinubu resumes work at Aso Villa office
…Gbajabiamila, Emefiele, Kyari meet President Barely 24 hours after his inauguration, President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday afternoon, arrived at his office at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The President hosted at least 40 Heads of State at the Banquet Hall on Monday afternoon and he did not resume at his office until Tuesday (today). Tinubu’s […]
Fentanyl: NDLEA busts Anambra lethal drug syndicate, arrests members
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two members of a syndicate involved in the illicit importation and trafficking of the lethal synthetic opioid, Fentanyl, in Ogbogwu Market, Onitsha Head Bridge, Anambra State, reputed to be the largest drug market in West Africa. The anti-narcotics agency revealed that the drug, Fentanyl, is 100 times […]
Van der Sar quits CEO position at Ajax
Former Dutch international, Edwin van der Sar, has resigned from his position as Chief Executive at Ajax Amsterdam Football Club. The 52-year-old former Manchester United, Fulham and Netherlands goalkeeper, who started his playing career at Ajax, has been on the Eredivisie club’s board of directors since 2012. He was initially the Director of marketing, then […]
Tinubu’s agenda, dawn of a new era – NDDC board member
A member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission representing Delta State, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inaugural address as “showing his firm and unequivocal commitment to progressive good governance in furtherance of the Nigerian ideal, succinctly captured in his five governance principles”. The NDDC Commissioner who is […]