President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Prof. Kharisu Chukkol. The father of Karim, the former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s immediate past acting chairman was a renowned legal scholar and expert in criminal law He passed away in Abuja on Sunday evening at the age of 79. This was … Read more
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio for what he called a deliberate attempt to politicise and trivialise the serious concerns Nigerians have expressed about due process in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly. Saraki’s reaction followed Akpabio’s claim that recent calls for accountability over the allegations Kogi Central … Read more
Catholic bishops in Nigeria have raised the alarm over a looming national crisis, warning that worsening youth unemployment and widespread frustration with governance could push the country towards chaos. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 first plenary meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday, the clerics urged political … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician who succumbed to Lassa fever after returning from the United Kingdom. The agency also reported that the cumulative number of Lassa fever cases has risen to 535 out of 2,728 suspected cases, with 98 deaths recorded across 14 … Read more
A former governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has dismissed the subtle allegation by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that some notable “individuals” are seeking his removal from office following the sexual harassment scandal involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Saraki described the claims as “cheap politics and a trivialisation of a serious issue.” Saraki clarified … Read more
The Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Sunday debunked the allegations of misappropriation of a $20m World Bank health grant levelled against the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola in a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by Governor Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke also accused the past governor of … Read more
A 29 years old woman who is recognized as Mrs. Adeniyi Aderonke Sefunmi, has been assaulted and raped by a group of suspected cult group. The unfortunate event of violent attack linked members of a confraternity cult group, occurred On 7th March, 2025 at Oke-Ogun, Owo in Ondo state, around 7.30pm. With the unfortunate … Read more
The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors has asked the Nigerian Air Force, the military, and the presidency to fish out officers and men of the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, who attacked staff and journalists at Ikeja Electric on Thursday. The association said it would not relent until justice is served to everyone … Read more
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has recommended a six-month suspension for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. This decision follows her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During an ongoing plenary session on Thursday, the committee advises that her salary and security details be withdrawn. The Committee’s … Read more
IBADAN – The Oyo state government has installed one-way tyre spikes to deter motorists from driving against traffic, reinforcing its commitment to road safety and traffic regulation enforcement. The spike barrier was recently installed at Idi-Ape, Ibadan North East Local Government Area, drawing commendation from motorists. A viral video showcasing the functionality of the … Read more