The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has detained former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami after he failed to meet the bail conditions imposed on him.An EFCC source, who confirmed the development, said Mr Malami was still in custody until 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday for failing to meet the bail requirement.The former
Read More
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Governor Fubara made the announcement on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt.The Governor at the meeting, confirmed to political leaders and invited
Read More
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has publicly reacted to the intense debate surrounding her interaction with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, during the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife.The event, which held in Ile-Ife on Sunday, was meant to celebrate a decade on the throne for Oba
Read More
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka on Tuesday criticised the large number of armed security personnel that he saw accompanying Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.Mr.Mr Soyinka spoke in Lagos while presenting an honorary award to Odia Ofeimun, the famous poet and activist who was honoured by the Wole Soyinka
Read More
A United States delegation on a fact-finding mission over alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria visited Benue State on Monday and held discussions with Catholic bishops and the Tiv traditional ruler.US Congressman Riley Moore disclosed the visit in a post on X, stating that the delegation met with Bishop Wilfred
Read More
The Burkina Faso junta has said it has seized a cargo plane belonging to the Nigeria Air Force and detained 11 military officers following an emergency landing in the country after they crossed into Burkinabe airspace without authorisation.“The Confederation of the Sahel States informs the public that an aircraft belonging
Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed the Abuja residence of Timipre Sylva, the immediate past minister of state for petroleum.Julius Bokuro, special assistant on media to Sylva, revealed this in a statement on Monday, while criticizing the agency over the sealing of his principal’s home.Sylva, a former
Read More
The Labour Party has set a date for its membership revalidation exercise to begin December 17, 2025, and end January 20, 2026.Calling on members to take advantage of the exercise, the party said the move aimed at boosting its numbers would add an additional 10 million persons nationwide to its
Read More
National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhi Ribadu on Sunday said he received a United States congressional delegation on a fact-finding mission to Nigeria following earlier engagements in Washington DC.Ribadu said the delegation was led by Mario Díaz-Balart and included Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani and Riley M. Moore.He said Richard
Read More
French President, Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday, said he spoke with President Bola Ahmed and conveyed France’s solidarity over the country’s security challenges, especially the terrorist threat in the north.Macron said France would strengthen its partnership with Nigerian authorities and increase support for affected populations at Tinubu’s request.He also called on
Read More