A former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has sought to amend her suit before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja, challenging the order obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for final forfeiture of her seized assets. At the Resumed hearing, no counsel appeared for the EFCC. Justice Ekwo asked …
Defence Headquarters speaks on extraditing Simon Ekpa to face charges in Nigeria
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has stated that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will be extradited to the country to face charges against him. Speaking on the arrest of Ekpa in a short press statement made available to SaharaReporters, the Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur …
Reps move to stop harvesting, commercialization of human eggs in Nigeria
The House of Representatives on Thursday tasked the Nigerian Government to intensify efforts to halt the growing illegal harvesting and commercialisation of human eggs in the country. The House’s resolution was sequel to the motion by Kwamoti Bitrus La’ori, the member representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency of Adamawa State. Presenting the motion, La’ori who is the …
Online Safety: UK Govt considers social media ban for under-16 children
The United Kingdom government has said it is contemplating a ban on social media for under-16s, with Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, confirming the measure is “on the table.” This follows Australia’s announcement to introduce legislation restricting social media access for children under 16. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Kyle said he would “do …
President Tinubu sacks PTAB boss, appoints replacement
President Bola Tinubu has relieved Dr Chioma Ejikeme of her duties, 13 months after she was reappointed for another four years in office as the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate. In a statement issued on Monday by the Head of the Corporate Communications Unit of PTAD, Olugbenga Ajayi, the President announced that …
Ebonyi state police shoot four civilians
A tragic incident occurred in Ugwuachara, a neighborhood in the capital city of Abakaliki on Wednesday where four civilians were reportedly shot. The chaos unfolded after a confrontation between a military personnel and a team of mobile crack police officers. According to eyewitness accounts, the military personnel was riding a motorcycle when he was stopped …
Brasil hands over G20 presidency to South Africa
South Africa has assumed the presidency of the G20, becoming the first African nation to lead the influential bloc of the world’s largest economies. The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially transferred leadership to South African President Cyril …
Lakurawa terrorists launch deadly attacks in Niger Republic
Suspected members of the terror group, ‘Lakurawa’, have launched a series of deadly attacks in the Dosso region of Niger Republic. The incident was made known on Wednesday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counter-terrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his X handle. The security expert stated that the village of Gueza …
Police arrest suspected cultists, gunrunner, armed robbers in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to clamping down on criminal activities across the state, following the recent arrest of suspected cultists, a gunrunner, and armed robbers. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday regarding the upsurge of cult activities and other crimes in Northbank, Makurdi, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Police Command, …
Imo Assembly passes confidence vote on Uzodinma
Imo citizens have expressed mixed reactions to the vote of confidence passed on Governor Hope Uzodinma by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, November 19, in recognition of what they described as his solid and outstanding achievements. Some residents have criticized the move, arguing that it was unnecessary and questioning the legislators’ role as …