Anyim Pius Anyim, the former Senate President and Secretary to the Federation, has resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This development is a significant blow to the PDP, which has been struggling to maintain its grip on power ahead of the 2023 general elections. Anyim’s defection…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured the conviction of Ikechukwu Obiekwe and Ugo Chukwudi for their involvement in a significant fraud case amounting to N39,528,530. Justice Victoria Nwoye of the Anambra State High Court, sitting in Onitsha, delivered the verdict, sentencing both individuals to prison terms. The Enugu Zonal Directorate of…
Chief Olusegun Osoba’s book launch is a fitting tribute to his remarkable career, which has spanned decades and left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s history. As a journalist, he has promoted fact-based reporting and investigative journalism, while his political career has been defined by his championing of good governance and democracy. By representing President Tinubu…
The Federal government of Nigeria has demonstrated its resolve to combat illegal mining activities by arraigning eight Chinese nationals and one Nigerian for their involvement in illegal mining in Abia State. The defendants’ arrest by Mining Marshals under “Operation Hayakin Kogo” marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to curb illegal mining operations in…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has finally delivered the long-awaited verdict on the financial autonomy of the 774 local government areas across the nation. The apex court, in its lead judgment read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, observed that the state governments’ refusal to grant financial autonomy to local governments had persisted for over two decades….
Tiwa Savage, the Nigerian singer-songwriter, has taken to social media to express her frustration about finding ways to keep her 9-year-old son occupied during the summer break. The single mother is struggling to balance her busy schedule with her son’s need for entertainment and engagement, a challenge many parents face during the summer months. Savage’s…
In a devastating incident in central Nigeria, a two-storey school building, Saint Academy, collapsed in the Busa Buji community of Plateau State. The collapse occurred on Friday shortly after students, most of whom were 15 years old or younger, had arrived for classes. According to police spokesman Alfred Alabo, at least 22 students have been…
Singer Seun Kuti has made a bold statement, declaring his support for the legalization of marijuana worldwide. In a recent interview, Kuti expressed his belief that the herb has numerous benefits and should be legalized globally. He joins a growing list of celebrities who have spoken out in favor of marijuana legalization, including Snoop Dogg…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured the conviction of three illegal Bureau-de-Change operators in Maiduguri, Borno State. The verdict was delivered by Justice K. Dagat of the Federal High Court, resulting in one-year imprisonment sentences for each of the defendants. This judgment marks a significant achievement for the EFCC in its…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, has expressed relief following the Supreme Court ruling on local government financial autonomy. He stated that the ruling eases the pressure on governors, who have been shouldering the burden of bailing out local governments. AbdulRazaq spoke at the State House in Abuja…
