The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), launched a brazen attack on a military checkpoint at Federal Government College (FGC) in Ohafia Local Government Area, Abia State earlier today, May 31, 2024, at around 1500hrs. The attack, which was reportedly carried out by a group of heavily…
Former Iranian parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani has thrown his hat into the ring, registering for next month’s presidential election, as reported by state media. This development comes on the heels of President Ebrahim Raisi’s sudden passing in a helicopter crash, which has left a political vacuum in its wake. Ali Larijani’s decision to run for…
On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Wuye bridge interchange, a significant infrastructure project connecting Wuse and Wuye Districts in the Federal Capital City (FCC). This project marks a major milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity and improve transportation within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During the inauguration, President Tinubu reassured Nigerians…
Confusion has engulfed the presidency regarding President Bola Tinubu’s planned address to the National Assembly. Earlier on Tuesday, May 28, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, announced via his X handle that President Tinubu would address a joint session of the National Assembly. Onanuga emphasized that this address would…
Sarah Idaji Ojone, better known as Saida BOJ, has been unceremoniously kicked off social media platforms after her controversial offer to grant an interview for revealing a staggering N20M price for any man to have her. The influencer, who boasted over 300k followers on Facebook alone, saw her accounts on Instagram, TikTok, and ultimately Facebook…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of the Kano State High Court. This unprecedented action comes in response to conflicting interim injunctions issued by the respective courts, which have caused uncertainty and confusion in the state. The CJN’s intervention…
The federal government has asked members of the National Assembly to subject the Nigerian National Anthem Bill to wider consultations before passing it. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, stated this in Abuja on Monday at a public hearing on the bill to revert to the old national anthem. The…
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested seven individuals on charges related to illegal mining activities. This operation, which took place on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, followed extensive surveillance and credible intelligence gathering. The apprehended suspects include Waliyu Abidoye, Abubakar Auwal, Abdulrauf…
On Tuesday, Mr Wale Edun the Minister of finance says the Federal Government had reactivate the reinstatement of its social investment programme, aiming to provide direct financial support to 75 million Nigerians across 50 million households. The move, part of the administration’s broader strategy to alleviate economic hardship, particularly targets vulnerable groups suffering under current…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has taken a stern stance against public demonstrations, issuing a ban on any such gatherings within the state’s borders. This move comes in the wake of recent protests, where individuals claiming to be students have taken to the streets to voice their concerns. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has…
