Court hears suits challenging EFCC chair’s eligibility
The Federal High Court has okayed two separate suits seeking the removal of the newly-appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede. Both suits were brought before the court by legal practitioners, Mr Stanley Okawara and Mr Maxwell Opara. The suits, marked FHC/KN/CS/280/202 and FHC/ABJ/CS/1410/2023, were filed before the Kano and Abuja […]
Why we destroyed fake, expired goods worth N535m – NAFDAC DG
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday destroyed fake and expired goods worth over N500 million in Abuja. Speaking during the exercise, the Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that some of the goods were also voluntarily submitted to the agency. Represented by Mr Francis Ononiwu, NAFDAC Director […]
Nigeria, EU sign over €900m agreements for developmental projects
Nigeria and the European Union, on Thursday, signed finance agreements worth over €900m for development projects. The agreements were signed at the EU-Nigeria Strategic Dialogue in Abuja. It formed a central part of the EU-Nigeria cooperation to advance the country’s green, resilient, digitally inclusive transition under Government Priorities and Global Gateway. Developed jointly between the […]
How Obasanjo lost chance to become UN Secretary-General – Gambari
Diplomat and ex-Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has narrated how ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo 1991 lost out in the race to become the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Gambari revealed that Obasanjo’s military background disqualified him from being selected by the countries with veto power. He stated this on Wednesday at the […]
14 killed, 31 abducted in Southern Kaduna attack – SOKAPU
The women’s wing of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, on Monday, raised the alarm over unremitting bandit attacks in the region, leading to residents being killed and kidnapped. The group particularly cried out to Governor Uba Sani over an October 2 attack in which 14 persons were killed while 31 persons were kidnapped by bandits. […]
Commercialise sodium deposits in states, miners urge FG
The National Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Cooperative Society says it has discovered high-value sodium deposits in some states of the federation, which could be used in the mass production of long-lasting sodium-ion batteries. The NASSMCS listed the states with huge sodium deposits to include Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara, Osun, Cross River, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi, Kebbi, […]
Tinubu swears in more ministers, appoints Benjamins-Laniyi
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, swore in three additional ministers, bringing the number to 48. The three more ministers, Jamila Ibrahim, Ayodele Olawande and Balarabe Lawal, took the oath of office at 12.15pm at the Council Chamber of the State House before the start of the Federal Executive Council meeting, which Tinubu presided over. The […]
Military destroys three million-litre illegal refinery, hunts owners
The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Pathfinder in Port Harcourt has destroyed a 3 million-litre capacity illegal refinery in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The illegal refinery, comprising six refining camps, is located within Cawthorne Channel 2 on the coast of Rivers State. The facility allegedly steals crude oil from a wellhead in […]
Obasanjo asks African leaders to solve continent’s problems
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, urged African leaders to find home-grown solutions to the myriads of problems confronting the continent. Obasanjo stated this while addressing a delegation of students and youths across African countries at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegation, which included student […]
Stop circulating old photos” – Davido reacts to birth of twin babies
Despite several celebrities confirming and congratulating Davido over the birth of twin babies, something remains confusing ever since the news broke online. Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo had shared a video of the afrobeat musician Davido and wife, Chioma in the United States hospital claiming they welcomed twins. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Iyabo Ojo […]