Governor Hyacinth Alia suspends Benue’s Attorney General, Bemsen Mnyim, for joining a lawsuit challenging the EFCC’s legality without approval Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has suspended the state’s Attorney General, Bemsen Mnyim, for joining a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) without prior approval. The suspension was announced during a press conference held…
GoTV subscribers, especially football fans, express frustration over missing channels and demand refunds following an unexpected service disruption GoTV subscribers demand compensation for service outage and missing channels, especially those who rely on the prepaid satellite service for sports and entertainment. On Tuesday night, several football enthusiasts across Nigeria experienced the frustration of having key…
The new appointments were confirmed after the Federal Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday In a significant cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as minister, alongside six other new appointees, adding fresh leadership to key government ministries. This announcement followed the Federal Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, where the president introduced the…
The Nollywood actress formally retracts her statements and expresses regret after a court ruling ordered her to pay damages Nollywood star Halima Abubakar apologises to Apostle Suleman for the defamatory remarks she had previously made against the respected cleric. This public apology comes after an Abuja High Court ruling in April 2024, which found her…
An investigative panel discloses how Bobrisky received unique treatment in prison, from a furnished private cell to personal amenities An investigative panel set up by the Federal Government has revealed that popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, received special privileges while serving a six-month prison sentence. These privileges included access to a furnished…
Dangote Refinery challenges the issuance of petroleum import licenses to NNPCL and other entities, seeking annulment in court Dangote Refinery has initiated legal proceedings, seeking the annulment of petroleum import licenses issued to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other companies involved in the oil and gas sector. The refinery, owned by Africa’s…
Senate Deputy Leader Oyelola Ashiru calls on the NDLEA to take legal action against any individuals caught with illicit drugs in his home, dismissing allegations of interference Senate Deputy Leader, Oyelola Ashiru, has urged the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to prosecute anyone apprehended in connection with illicit drugs found in his residence. This…
A bill proposing the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Languages has recently passed its first reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight others, claims the university will advance learning, promoting Nigerian languages and cultures. It aims to produce individuals capable of communicating and…
Critics argue that the proposed 30-day youth conference is a political gimmick aimed at diverting attention from pressing issues, while others fear it’s a ploy to win youth support for the 2027 elections President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a 30-day national youth conference, announced during his October 1 Independence Speech, has been met with widespread…
A spontaneous sit-at-home leaves Umuahia in total lockdown, sparking concerns about Nnamdi Kanu’s detention The capital of Abia State, Umuahia, experienced a total lockdown as residents adhered to a spontaneous sit-at-home protest. Although no group officially claimed responsibility, the shutdown is widely believed to be linked to growing concerns over the continued detention of Indigenous…
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