The Nigerian Police Force has issued a plea to young Nigerians, urging them to refrain from using the popular catchphrase “no gree for anybody.” This phrase, which has gained traction on social media and inspired numerous memes, is seen as a symbol of standing firm in one’s beliefs and rights, resisting intimidation and pressure. However,…
Just weeks after his failed bid for release from custody, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has made a significant move by dismissing his legal team. This decision, which came shortly after a Supreme Court ruling, indicates a strategic shift in Kanu’s legal defense. According to a reliable judicial…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced the sale of Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for party members interested in contesting for the governorship seat in Edo State. The off-cycle governorship election is scheduled to take place on November 16, coinciding with a similar exercise in Ondo State. The first aspirant from Edo State…
Following the suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, has assumed leadership responsibilities in compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive. This decision comes in the wake of allegations against Edu regarding her involvement in a N585 million fraud, where she is…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reported its highest profit in 45 years, achieving a remarkable N2.548 trillion profit for the fiscal year 2022. This financial milestone, outlined in the company’s 2022 Financial Performance Report released online, marks a significant achievement for the national oil company since its establishment in 1977. The report…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted bail to Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, after interrogating her over the approval of a N585 million payment from the ministry’s funds into a private account belonging to a civil servant. President Bola Tinubu had suspended Edu from office and…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has declared a firm stance against corruption, stating that there will be no safe haven for corrupt individuals in Nigeria. He made this assertion during a visit by Musa Aliyu, the Chair of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC),…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, received a generous donation of N1 billion from Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola to support the security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). The donation, which was the largest individual contribution to the fund, was presented during a symbolic event at the Lagos House, Marina, attended by…
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has praised President Bola Tinubu for suspending the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant for Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku commended the move but emphasized that it was insufficient. President Bola Tinubu had…
Following an incident of harassment involving members of the National Assembly during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, six individuals have been arrested on the governor’s orders. Governor Bello has subsequently imposed a ban on unauthorized persons from accessing the government house and called for the immediate prosecution of the…