Bobrisky returns to court, seeks to upturn jail term to option of fine
Convicted cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has filed a notice of appeal challenging his conviction on a four-count charge of Naira abuse. Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the…
Tinubu off to The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia for business, bilateral meetings
President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday, April 23, depart Abuja for the Kingdom of the Netherlands on an official visit. On the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom…
Alleged theft at Dangote refinery in Lagos: Army dismisses Soldiers involved
April 22, 2024 The Nigerian army has announced the dismissal of two Soldiers involved in the alleged theft of armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery premises on 14th April 2024….
Terrorism related deaths drop from 2600 monthly to 200 – NSA
April 22, 2024 National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu says terrorism related deaths have drastically reduce in Nigeria from about 2,600 monthly to less than 200 currently. Ribadu made this…
Edo Guber 2024: Campaigns begin April 24; 17 candidates jostle for the prize
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the Edo State Governorship Election. A total of 17 political parties are fielding candidates in…
Nigeria seeking up to $2.25 bln in World Bank loans – Minister
April 22, 2024 Nigeria is seeking up to $2.25 billion in World Bank loans and expects the bank’s board to approve the request in June, the government said in a…
Kenyan Police Reportedly Arrest Binance Executive Who Fled From Nigeria
April 22, 2024 Police authorities in Kenya have reportedly arrested Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of cryptocurrency platform Binance, who fled Nigeria some weeks ago. Anjarwalla had escaped from custody in…
Tinubu Calls for Africa Counter-Terrorism Centre, Regional Standby Force
President Bola Tinubu has called for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout Africa. Speaking…
Alleged N8.5bn fraud: Court discharges ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi
A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, discharged a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi, and one other of alleged N8.5 billion…
FCCPC Storms Chinese Supermarket Over Claims Of Discrimination Against Nigerians
April 22, 2024 The Federal Competition and Consumer and Protection Commission (FCCPC) just arrived at the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce. Earlier on Sunday,…