Politics
Tinubu appoints late MKO Abiola’s son SSA
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jami’u Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. The…
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Abuja High Court Remands Yahaya Bello in EFCC Custody
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the remand of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, in the custody of the Economic and…
Politics
Ezeokenwa Emerges Victorious as Supreme Court Confirms APGA Chairmanship
The Supreme Court has upheld an appeal by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), affirming Sylvester Ezeokenwa as its National Chairman. Delivering its judgment on Wednesday,…
Delta Speaker Survives Deadly Boat Mishap
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, has been identified as one of the survivors of a tragic boat accident…
80.2bn Fraud: “I am not guilty”, Yahaya Bello tells court
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge of money laundering brought against him by the Federal Government. The charges…
Abuja/FCT
BREAKING: Heavy security as Yahaya Bello arrives FCT High Court for arraignment
Heavy security has been woven around the premises of the headquarters of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, in Abuja where the immediate…
Politics
President Tinubu Directs NNPCL to Accelerate Reactivation of Warri, Kaduna Refineries
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for completing the revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, which has commenced crude oil…
Nigeria’s Refining Revolution: Port Harcourt Refinery Joins Eight Others in Operation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery, Rivers State. This marks a significant milestone in…
Politics
Days after return from Brazil, Tinubu jets out to France
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday to begin a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. Bayo Onanuga,…
N80.2bn fraud: EFCC finally detains Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has finally detained ex-Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello. Bello was detained after he presented himself at the headquarters of…