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El-Rufai asks court to stop ICPC, EFCC, DSS from freezing, seizing his assets

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

El-Rufai sought a declaration that any attempt or plan by the respondents or their agents to apply for, obtain or…

NGX bleeds N1.14trn as investors react to MPC decision

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The action of the MPC triggered massive selloffs in stocks such as Daar Communications, Tantalizers, BUA Foods, Ellah Lakes, Japaul…

‘How hoodlums attacked ADC supporters at party’s secretariat, Oyegun’s house in Edo’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The suspected thugs reportedly invaded the secretariat shortly after the LP presidential candidate in 2023 election, Peter Obi, and other…

EFCC: Why we’re not in hurry to charge El-Rufai to court

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

El-Rufai was held in EFCC’s custody for two nights, from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, over corruption allegations levelled against…

Ex-NRC boss Fidet Okhiria remanded over alleged $385,000, N165.5m fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

EFCC alleged that Edetanle violated the Public Procurement Act, 2007, in the award of contracts to contractors of the corporation,…

El-Rufai asks court to quash DSS suit, award N2bn compensation

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The grounds cited in the motion seeking the dismissal of the charges include: their constitutional invalidity, lack of disclosure of…

Omokri: No mercy for el-Rufai over nosebleed claims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Omokri's post comes amid reports from el-Rufai's media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, that the former governor suffered an overnight nosebleed while…

Bayelsa gets new deputy governor as assembly backs Akpe

Paul Dada

1 month ago

Akpe previously served as Majority Leader in the State House of Assembly before his appointment as Chief of Staff at…

The hidden risks in the US Congress recommendations on Nigeria

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The US report is a wake-up call. Violence against Christians must stop, no argument there. But the tools they suggest?…

Trump receives fresh report on ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

He said the delegation now has a clearer understanding of the threats confronting Christian communities and the wider security dynamics…

El-Rufai slams N1bn suit against ICPC, others over invasion of residence

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

El-Rufai prayed the court to declare that the invasion and search of his residence on Feb. 19 at about 2pm…

Netherlands swears in youngest, first gay Prime Minister

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The Netherlands has sworn in 38-year-old centrist politician, Rob Jetten, as the country’s youngest-ever Prime Minister and its first openly…

“Stop portraying Nigeria as total failure,” Akume cautions Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Describing the bishops as the nation’s “moral conscience”, Akume welcomed criticism but firmly defended government policies on security and the…

SERAP gives Tinubu seven-day ultimatum to withdraw Surveillance Regulations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The organisation also asked the President “to urgently initiate a transparent and inclusive legislative process to ensure that any lawful…

Wike Replies Ireti: I didn’t impose FCT curfew without Tinubu’s approval

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Speaking while monitoring the elections in Garki, Karu, Karshi, Wasa, Apo, and Ketti, Wike said: “I never imposed a curfew…

FCT Area Council election begins

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ forum in Abuja, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, said over 1.6 million registered voters will vote…

Panic as fire ravages Peller’s new home (video)

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

There was panic in the early hours of Saturday after a fire outbreak involving a generator nearly escalated into a…

Omoyele Sowore floors Lagos CP Moshood Jimoh, IGP Egbetokun in court

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday awarded ₦30 million in damages to activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele…

‘Mirabel remains a victim’- Ogun Commissioner says, confirms police probe

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The Ogun State Police Command has taken TikToker Abigail Nsuka, popularly known as Mirabel, into custody as investigations continue, the…

Ex-presidential aide, Obono-Obla, arrested for alleged certificate forgery

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The Cross River Police Command spokesperson added that following his arrest, Obono-Obla was conveyed to the State Criminal Investigation Department…

How Google tip-off led to Austin Odibei’s jail term but he will not spend a day in prison

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

A 49-year-old Nigerian man, Austin Odibei, has been handed an 18-month custodial sentence suspended for three years after pleading guilty…

Valentine’s Day Horror: The shocking crime of Adeleke Adelani that landed him in jail

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Adeleke Adelani threatened the woman on February 14, 2020, telling her he would “beat the baby out of her” if…

National Security Breach: Court fixes date for el-Rufai’s arraignment

Paul Dada

1 month ago

The offence is said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Amendment,…

Lawyer fumes as ICPC operatives raid El-Rufai’s Abuja residence

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan described the raid on his client residence “as unlawful, and a clear violation of legal procedures…

FCT election: Wike announces work-free day, restriction of movement

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

“We must show the world that we are a mature and responsible electorate, capable of conducting ourselves with dignity and…

Mbah mourns as tree crushes 11 people dead during rainfall in Enugu

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

He noted that a large tree fell on the vehicles conveying passengers from Old Park, Enugu, to Awhum and Okpatu…

PENGASSAN: Tinubu’s executive order could weaken NNPCL, discourage investors

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Osifo stressed that any executive action must align with the Petroleum Industry Act to avoid negative investor signals.

Tinubu fires important message to Anyim

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

“Since 1998, Chief Anyim has been a constant figure in Nigeria’s political landscape. His political longevity affirms his ability to…

Court reserves judgment in DSS operatives’ ₦5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The claimants alleged that SERAP published false and malicious statements accusing DSS officers of unlawfully “invading” its Abuja office and…

JUST IN: Senator Mpigi Barinada passes on

Abimbola Aderinola

1 month ago

He paid tribute to the late Senator, praying that his soul will rest well...

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