Fayemi of shielding “family members” from arrest and prosecution for alleged sexual offences. She also accused the former First Lady of money laundering to the tune of N500 million in Dubai and stealing a total sum of N710 million few weeks after the inauguration of her husband, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, …
Read More »Depots sell N220/litre, marketers project N350/litre pump price
The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, could hit N400/litre at most filling stations before the end of this year, going by the continued scarcity of the product, oil marketers stated on Tuesday.This will represent over 100 per cent increase in the pump price over the period.Dealers …
Read More »CJN swears in 62 new SANs
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday, swore in 62 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) in Abuja. Some of the lawyers conferred with the SAN rank were, Mr Mustapha Ibrahim, Mr Ikani Kanu-Agabi and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) lawyers Mr Sylvanus Tahir and …
Read More »NNPC Breaks Silence On Fuel Scarcity
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has blamed the fuel queues in Lagos State and Abuja on some construction projects going on in the state. NNPC’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mister Adeyemi Adetunju, gave this explanation while addressing a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. “The recent queues in …
Read More »Adeleke Reverses Self On Sack Of Civil Servants, Monarchs
Adeleke reverses self on sack.Adeleke said yesterday his administration has not sacked any worker and dethroned three monarchs.Adeleke spoke against the earlier announced Executive Order 3, 4 and 5, which stated nullification of employment, appointment made by former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola from July 17, 2022 till his inauguration and vacation …
Read More »Many killed as troops ‘bomb vehicles conveying terrorists’ in Borno
Troops of operation Hadin Kai have reportedly bombed vehicles conveying fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), killing scores of insurgents in the process. According to Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the incident happened on Sunday as the insurgents moved around the …
Read More »BREAKING: IGP Baba reacts to three-month prison sentence
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba has reacted to the order of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, sentencing him (IGP) to three months in prison for flouting a 2011 court order. The IGP’s committal followed a suit that was filed by a police officer, Patrick Okoli, …
Read More »Ekiti Govt Constitutes Task Force on Fuel Scarcity [Full List]
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has constituted a task force to look into the issue of fuel scarcity in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media to the governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode on Tuesday, in Ado-Ekiti. The task force is to be …
Read More »DNA helps woman locate her family 51 years after she was kidnapped as a baby by babysitter
More than 50 years after her babysitter kidnapped her as a baby in Texas, an American woman has reunited with her family, who tracked their missing loved one down with a DNA test and without help from law enforcement or other outside involvement. The incredible story of the disappearance of Melissa …
Read More »NANS apologizes to Aisha Buhari over Aminu Mohammed’s tweet, demands his release
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has apologized to the first lady and wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari, for the comment made by one Aminu Mohammed, a student of the Federal University, Dutse Jigawa, that allegedly forced her to order his arrest. Mrs Buhari allegedly ordered his arrest over a Twitter post where he claimed …
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