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Spokesman of the Emeka Beke-led All Progressives Congress (APC) Rivers State, Mr Darlington Nwauju, has warned the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje of the dangers of disregard for the rule of law. This is as he accused the National Chairman of APC, of alleged disregard for court orders, injunctions and judgments […]

The court had dismissed his case against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and his running mate, Olayide Owolabi Adelami. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2024 Ondo governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has filed an appeal challenging the December 2 ruling of the Federal High Court in Akure. The court […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) expressed condolences to the families of over 67 Nigerians killed in recent stampedes and called for improved safety measures to prevent future tragedies. The incidents occurred in Anambra, Abuja, and Oyo States during relief item and gift distributions. “The loss of lives under such preventable circumstances is deeply painful and […]

Luxury bus owners have commenced the implementation of a 50 per cent fare discount on long-distance routes across the country. This was announced yesterday following a recent partnership agreement between the Federal Government and the Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON). The transporters have also expressed their gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for […]

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has urged the Director of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Prof Ishaq Akintola, to limit himself to issues of the propagation of Islam, and desist from promoting religious discord among Nigerians. Olayinka, who was reacting to […]

An Abuja High Court has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the detained President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Bello Bodejo, pending his trial. Justice Mohammed Zubairu, ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, and Director-General of the DSS, Mr Adeola Ajayi, to immediately admit him to administrative bail. […]

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn on Monday said the struggling Japanese automaker was in “panic mode” as it prepares to start talks on a merger with industry arch-rival Honda. The two companies are widely expected to announce the merger talks at a press conference later on Monday, part of plans to strengthen their hand in […]

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has opened up its recruitment exercise for experienced professionals to fill specialised positions in the apex tax collection agency. Announcing various vacant roles on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, the FIRS said the recruitment exercise was part of its consolidation strategies. The advertised positions include assistant manager […]

*Says IGP’s Directive on Palliative Distribution Could Discourage Acts of Goodwill Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed concerns over the recent directive by the Inspector General of Police imposing restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Obi shared his thoughts in a statement on X.com (formerly Twitter) on Monday, describing the […]

Stanley Alieke, the counsel for popular controversial rapper, Darlington Achakpo, aka Speed Darlington, said the singer has been granted bail after nearly a month in police custody. Alieke disclosed this on his Instagram handle on Monday. “Apki has been granted bail by the court,” he wrote without including much information. The rapper was arrested on […]

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed the chairmen of the state’s 13 Local Government Areas to settle all outstanding salaries and pensions of workers by today, Monday, December 23, or tender their resignations. Nwifuru issued the ultimatum on Sunday during the Elders and Widows’ Party organized by the state government at the […]

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year respectively. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani in a statement on Monday in Abuja said The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the […]