Niger: Terrorists abduct Catholic priest, others in Munya
A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Leo Raphael, along with several other travellers, has been allegedly kidnapped by armed terrorists in Sarkin Pawa, Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. It was gathered that the cleric, who is the parish priest…
N544m contract fraud charges against ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal unnecessary – EFCC witness admits in court
A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing trial of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr Babachir Lawal, has admitted that the alleged N544 million contract fraud charges against the defendant…
Russia-Ukraine war: Putin’ll be killed after escaping four assassinations – Primate Ayodele
The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has disclosed that the Russian President, Vladimir Putin would be killed. Primate Ayodele disclosed that Putin would be assassinated, but it would take time. In a statement by his media…
Presidency: Why Wike, Mohammed, Tambuwal must step down for Peter Obi – Adeyanju writes PDP aspirants
An Abuja-based activist, Deji Adeyanju, on Monday, urged presidential aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to close their ranks and present Peter Obi as the party’s flagbearer. Adeyanju said presidential aspirants like Governor Nyesom Wike, Bala…
2023: ‘Tinubu, Atiku are distractions, not threat to Igbo Presidency’ – Ohanaeze chieftain
A chieftain of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chuks Ibegbu, on Monday rubbished claims that presidential aspirants like Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are a threat to Igbo presidency in 2023….
ASUU payment platform: NITDA provides results of UTAS integrity test
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has provided a detailed position on University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS), the payment platform developed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). A statement by Hadiza Umar, Head, Corporate Affairs and External…
Kaduna Airport attack: Group fears Nigeria becoming Afghanistan
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has observed with dismay that the Kaduna Airport attack by terrorists shows that Nigeria may be heading the Afghanistan way. Afenifere, therefore, enjoined the Federal Government to take decisive steps to handle the security situation…
Court quashes money laundering charges against Jonathan’s ex-minister, Turaki
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday quashed the money laundering criminal charges brought against a former Minister of Special Duties, Kabir Tanimu Turaki, by the Federal Government. The 16-count charges were quashed by Justice Inyang Ekwo on the…
Oscars 2022: Full list of winners as Will Smith wins Best Actor
The full list of winners at the Oscar Awards 2022 also called the Academy Awards has emerged. The 94th award ceremony had Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion perform at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes…
ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to amend cybercrime law targeting journalists, social media users
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) to amend Section 24 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act of 2015. The court said the modification would meet obligations under the African Charter on Human…