The Governor of Osun State, Mr. Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the platform on which he rose to national prominence as a senator and later as governor. Mr. Adeleke announced his resignation in a post on his official X handle late on Monday, attaching a copy of his letter […]
Alarmed by the worsening insecurity across the country, northern governors and traditional rulers have proposed a six-month suspension of mining activities across the region. The recommendation was contained in a communiqué issued after a joint meeting of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim […]
The Minister of Defence, Mr. Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. His resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu and dated 1 December. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development to Channels Television on Monday. The presidential spokesman said […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the international passport of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, as part of investigations into the whereabouts of an alleged $490 million Abacha loot recovered through a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLAT) process. A credible EFCC source said on […]
Pastor Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has urged the Federal Government to suspend all non-essential gatherings in vulnerable areas across the country and place them under emergency security patrols. Dr. Bakare made the call on Sunday during a State of the Nation news conference titled “The Darkness Before Dawn”, held […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Presidency yesterday exchanged strong words over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, with both sides accusing the other of failing the nation at critical moments. Speaking in Jos at the second edition of the Plateau State Unity Christmas Carol, held at the Ten Commandments Prayer Altar, Obasanjo warned that Nigeria “is […]
Former Super Falcons Head Coach, Mr. Randy Waldrum, has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to account for the $960,000 he claims FIFA disbursed to all participating nations in October 2022 ahead of preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. In a viral video circulating on social media, […]
President Bola Tinubu has nominated 32 individuals, including a former Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu; former Minister, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode; and ex-Presidential Aide, Mr. Reno Omokri, as ambassadors. Others on the list include a former Governor of Abia State, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami. The invitation, contained in a letter dated 24 November, scheduled the former minister to appear before investigators on Friday, 28 November. “The Commission is investigating a case for which the need to obtain certain information from […]
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday disclosed that 11,566 police personnel have been withdrawn from VIP protection duties in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive. Speaking at the Strategic Police Officers’ Conference in Abuja, the IGP said the redeployment of the withdrawn officers to underserved communities had already begun. He described […]
