The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Thursday, granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. Justice Maryann Anenih had, on December 10, refused the ex-governor’s bail application, stating it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial ruling, she said …
IGP bans youth harassment by police
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive banning arbitrary arrests, harassment of youths, and the checking of mobile phones by police officers across the country. The directive follows rising concerns over police misconduct, particularly after recent comments by the United Kingdom opposition leader, Kemi Badenoch, on police abuses in Nigeria. According …
President Tinubu appoints Aisha Garba as UBEC Executive Secretary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, an accomplished international development expert, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), News360 Nigeria reports. The announcement, made on Tuesday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, highlighted Garba’s remarkable achievements in the education sector. Aisha Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the …
Osimhen, Lookman named in Africa’s best x1 for 2024
Super Eagles stars, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been selected in the best Africa X1 for 2024. The duo were named in a front three alongside Egypt and Liverpool superstar, Mohamed Salah. Osimhen was the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Atalanta winger, Lookman succeeded the powerful striker by claiming the award in …
President Tinubu celebrates Buhari’s 82nd birthday
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. Buhari, who handed over the affairs of the country to Tinubu in 2023, is celebrating his birthday in Daura, his country home. Tinubu reflected on Buhari’s years of service and leadership, which, according him, have significantly shaped the …
UNIZIK lecturer shot dead in Anambra
Gunmen suspected to be car snatchers have killed a senior lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The deceased identified as Dr Osita Fabian Chinedu, was reportedly shot dead on Monday night, December 16, 2024 along the high tension area of Awka, the state capital and his car taken away. According to reports, …
Gov. Soludo declares amnesty for repent criminals in Anambra
Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has offered amnesty to criminals in the state, declaring that they have until the end of February 2025 to lay down their arms. The governor also announced plans to launch a joint security operation to tackle insecurity in the state. Soludo said the operation is codenamed ‘Operation Udo Ga …
NAFDAC declares Aba market fake drinks, beverages production hub
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says Eziukwu Market, also known as Cemetery Market, in Aba, Abia State, is a centre for production and distribution of fake and substandard drinks and beverages. The agency made the declaration during an operation led by Mr Martins Iluyomade, Director, South-East Zone, at the …
Bill to ban use of foreign currencies in Nigeria scales first reading at Senate
The bill seeking to prohibit the use of foreign currency in Nigeria has scaled first reading in the House of Senate. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, No. 7, to Prohibit the Use of Foreign Currencies for Remuneration and Other Related Matters,” was sponsored …
What Peter Obi did as he visit Madonna college of health technology
Following my visit to the Women Fellowship Pastoral Project, Umuahia, and my commitment to supporting the critical sectors of health, education, and fighting poverty, I visited Madonna College of Health Technology, Olokoro, Abia State, where I donated N10 million to the institution. Madonna College of Health trains health professionals who will contribute, in many ways, …