By Sabiu Abdullahi A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant against Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in connection with the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex. Justice Emeka Nwite, presiding over the case, also directed the arrest, investigation, and trial of several individuals,
By Sabiu Abdullahi The trial of former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, at the FCT High Court unfolded with the testimony of the second Prosecution Witness (PW2), Kassim Yusuf. PW2 detailed before Justice Halilu, the alleged diversion of a staggering N4.6 billion, purportedly received as a security fund from the office of the former National
By Kasim Isa Muhammad President Bola Tinubu has strongly denounced the tragic killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti state, including the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola. In a statement released by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu condemned the senseless and brutal violence,
By Kasim Isa Muhammad A tragic incident unfolded in Ondo as James Emmanuel, 35, has been accused of raping and fatally assaulting his 55-year-old female colleague, Mrs. Deborah Abiodun. The Ondo State Chief Magistrate Court in Akure remanded Emmanuel, charging him with murder and rape after he allegedly assaulted the victim on January 17,
By Sabiu Abdullahi Premier League referees, in an effort to enhance transparency, will begin explaining Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions directly to fans inside stadiums during the upcoming season. This initiative has received approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the governing body for football laws. The decision comes after successful trials of officials
By Salmanu Isah Darazo The All Progressives Congress, APC, has told the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, that there is no vacancy within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Party. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated this in Abuja today while briefing journalists on the resolutions reached at the
By Sabiu Abdullahi The troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI have made further strides in their dry season clearance operations in Zamfara State. The recent success involved the rescue of 20 kidnap victims and the neutralisation of two terrorists, including a notorious leader identified as Sainaje from Katsina state. This was
By Sabiu Abdullahi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially inaugurated a 37-member Tripartite Committee tasked with formulating a new national minimum wage. Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Tinubu during his private visit to France, presided over the committee’s inauguration. Heading the committee is Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, the former Head of Civil Service of
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to relocate at least 1,500 staff members from its headquarters to its Lagos office on Friday, February 2, according to an exclusive source. Despite facing heavy criticism, the decision is part of a broader strategy by the new management to enhance staff safety, boost
By Sabiu Abdullahi The harrowing abduction of Kaduna State-based ophthalmologist Ganiya Olawale-Popoola, her Air Force officer husband Nurudeen Popola, and their 16-year-old guest, AbdulMugniy Folaranmi, at the National Eye Centre Quarters in Igabi Local Government Area, continues to unfold. Reports indicate that the abductors are steadfast in demanding a N100 million ransom for their release