FG Spends N3m On Feeding 4,000 Inmates Daily – Interior Minister
The Nigerian government on Monday said it spends N3m daily feeding about 4, 000 inmates in prisons across the country, a figure it argued further justifies the quest for the…
‘It’s Treasonable’: Minister Decries Prison Officials’ Alleged Collusion With Terrorists
The Federal Government has vowed to probe allegations of prison officials colluding with terrorists in the North-Eastern part of the country, saying the accusations are “despicable”. Nigeria’s Chief of Defence…
Fixing The Power Sector by Reuben Abati
Following the three-day retreat held for Ministers, Special Advisers, Permanent Secretaries and heads of Agencies and Departments by President Bola Tinubu, rather belatedly, three weeks ago with the theme: “Delivering…
Tinubu To Attend COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai
President Bola Tinubu will, on Wednesday, depart Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit, also known as the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or…
‘It’ll Create Monopoly’, Keyamo Faults Nigeria, Ethiopian Airline Deal
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has again faulted the agreement the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari inked with Ethiopian Airlines on the proposed national carrier, Nigeria…
More Hostages To Be Freed As Israel-Hamas Truce Prolonged
Israel and Hamas embarked on a two-day extension Tuesday to a truce that has allowed Israeli hostages to be freed from Gaza in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners.…
Supreme Court Will Soon Get 21 Full Justices — Ariwoola
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday, pledged that the Supreme Court will soon have the full complement of 21 justices. He made the pledge in…
EFCC Warns Nigerians Against ATM Card Swap Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted Nigerians against unauthorised bank withdrawals linked to Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card swapping fraud. The commission issued the alert on Monday…
Oshiomhole Is Still My Father, I Will Apologise To Him — Shaibu
Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, says ex-Governor Adams Oshiomhole is still his father despite all that transpired between them during the 2020 governorship election in the state. Shaibu, who…
Ronaldo Tells Ref To Overturn Penalty He Won In AFC Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo convinced the referee to change his mind after awarding him a penalty in Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League 0-0 draw with Iran’s Persepolis. The 38-year-old former Manchester United…
Obaseki Should Have Discussed Successor’s Choice With Me, Not Intimidate Me — Shaibu
Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has said that Governor Godwin Obaseki should have discussed his choice of a successor with him, accusing his principal of “intimidation” and “harassment”. Shaibu…
N100bn Annual Allocation Not Enough For Basic Education — UBEC
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) says despite allocating over 100 billion naira to education every year, resources from the Federal Government alone can no longer run the system. The…
Court Jails 33 Internet Fraudsters In Oyo, Ogun
Thirty-three internet fraudsters have been convicted and sentenced in Oyo and Ogun states for cybercrimes. The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it had…
Tinubu To Present 2024 Budget Wednesday
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2024 budget to the National Assembly on Wednesday. This is according to a memo dated November 27, 2023, signed by the federal legislature’s Secretary…
Ronaldo’s Al Nassr reach Asian Champions League last 16 with Persepolis draw
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr booked their place in the Asian Champions League knockout stages on Monday with a 0-0 draw at home to Iran’s Persepolis. The Saudi Arabian side, who…
Anniversary: APC wishing Gov Adeleke fails – Osun govt
…says Justice Ojo still CJ Shina Abubakar The Government of Osun State has berated members of the opposition party, especially the All Progressives Congress, APC, for visiting prayer mountains praying…
Prosecutors allege rapper Young Thug led gang as trial begins
Prosecutors in Atlanta said Monday that rapper Young Thug was the “proclaimed leader” of a gang that “moved like a pack” to commit crimes, as opening statements in a long-delayed…
Construction of Nigeria-Morocco gas project begins in 2024 – Minister
The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, says the construction of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project which aims to link European market is expected to begin in 2024.…
Justices fight back: We can’t replace law with emotions — CJN
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, John Alechenu & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — AMID controversies trailing judgments of various courts handling election disputes, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, yesterday,…
Alleged killer of Rivers DPO speaks from hiding
—Denies involvement in murder By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT— The wanted suspected cultist and killer of the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Ahoada Division, Bako Angbashim, David Gift Okpala Okpolowu…