Abductors of Ibadan twins collected N4m ransom; abduction was to punish victims’ father
The police in Oyo State on Monday paraded seven suspects linked to the kidnapping of the two-year-old twins of a popular Ibadan Islamic cleric, Alhaji Taofeek Akewugbagold. The Commissioner of…
2023: Okowa bars PDP politicians from early campaigns
Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has barred Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members, especially political appointees, to refrain from constituting consultation groups ahead of 2023 general elections. He cautioned that such…
FG extends eased lockdown till June 1; Mustapha says fight to last a long while
The chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha said Monday President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension…
We have no jurisdiction to probe cause of death of our Envoy in Israel – China
China says it will send a delegation to Israel after its ambassador to Tel Aviv, Du Wei, was found dead in his home on Sunday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said…
Cost of Right of Way: Emulate Fayemi, Pantami tells other governors
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, wants other governors in Nigeria to emulate Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who has deployed Executive Order 007…
When She Didn’t Come Back From School – Diary on Leah Sharibu’s 17th birthday
On February 19, 2018, Leah Sharibu did not return from school. 815 days later, she is turning 17 years old in captivity for refusing to renounce her Christian Faith. The…
What set OML-95 oilfield on fire? NOSDRA investigates
The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on Monday said that the ongoing fire at Ororo oilfield at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 95 is being investigated. Mr Musa…
Covid-19: Total quits plan to acquire Occidental Petroleum assets in Ghana
Total (TOTF.PA) has called off plans to acquire Occidental Petroleum’s assets in Ghana, the French energy company said on Monday citing unfriendly market environment occasioned by Covid-19 pandemic. “Given the…
PTF briefs Buhari on Covid-19 fight; President to address the nation Monday
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday received briefing from the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr. Boss Mustapha, on the activities of the PTF across the country. Following…