Federal High Court dismisses Kanu’s application
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the fresh application the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, filed to be released on bail, pending the determination of the treasonable felony charge the Federal Government preferred against him. Rather, trial Justice Binta Nyako ordered an accelerated hearing of FG’s […]
President Tinubu presents APC flag to Edo gov candidate, running mate
President Bola Tinubu has presented the All Progressives Congress party’s flag to the Edo gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Honourable Dennis Idahosa, saying APC is on the path to victory in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State slated for November 21st. President Tinubu who expressed the optimism while addressing a […]
Military Vows to Rescue Abducted Schoolchildren in Kaduna State
The Nigerian military has pledged to rescue over 200 schoolchildren who were recently abducted by bandits in Kaduna State. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, made this commitment during a press conference in Abuja, where he provided updates on the Armed Forces’ activities over the past two weeks. General Buba reiterated […]
President Tinubu Vows No Ransom Payment for Abducted Children in Kaduna
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that no ransom will be paid for the rescue of the children abducted from Kuriga in Kaduna State. This statement was made during today’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa Abuja. Addressing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, […]
Abdul Ningi resigns as Northern Senators Forum Chairman
Senator Abdul Ningi, who was suspended for three months for alleging that the 2024 budget was padded to the tune of N3 trillion has resigned as Chairman, Northern Senators Forum (NSF). Ningi, in a letter addressed to the Secretary of NSF on Tuesday in Abuja said this is necessitated by the unfolding events in the […]
Minister of Power Calls for Capital Punishment for Electricity Infrastructure Vandals
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has advocated for capital punishment for individuals caught vandalizing electricity assets and critical infrastructure. He made this recommendation during a meeting with heads of agencies in the sector held in Abuja on Monday. Adelabu emphasized that the proposal for capital punishment forms part of the new power policy document […]
FG to open online portal for student loan
The Federal Government has assured that the Nigeria Education Loan Fund portal for eligible STUDENTS will open in March. The Executive Secretary, NELFund, Dr. Akintunde Sawyer, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria yesterday in Abuja, urged eligible students to register to access the fund. Giving reasons for the delay […]
Federal Government to Issue Executive Order to Curb Escalating Drug Prices
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, announced on Wednesday that the Federal Government is set to issue an executive order to address the escalating prices of drugs in the country. Prof Pate highlighted the executive order as a short-term measure aimed at reducing drug prices, with additional mid to long-term […]
Police arrests kidnapper in FCT
The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested one Samaila Wakili Fafa also known as Habu Ibrahim, a kidnap kingpin on the wanted list of the Command. In a statement on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the police command, Josephine Adeh, said the suspect was arrested on February 24, 2024 when operatives stormed Sardauna […]
CBN raises interest rate to 22.75% in a bid to curb inflation
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant increase in the benchmark interest rate to a record 22.75%. The decision was disclosed by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, during the reading of the communiqué after the first MPC meeting of the year in Abuja. Cardoso highlighted the […]
