5 teenagers remanded for allegedly killing 18-year old student
May 16, 2024 A Makurdi Magistrate’s Court, on Thursday remanded five teenagers in a correctional facility for allegedly killing an 18-year old student, named Yakubu Garba. The defendants, Abdullahi Ismail,…
After one night in police cell, Portable regains temporary freedom
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the release of popular street singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, after the artiste passed a night in police cell. Portable was…
Alleged kidnap: Evans opts for plea bargain in yet another case
Notorious kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (alias Evans), and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, have opted for plea bargain agreement. The duo was charged with murder and attempted kidnap before an Ikeja high…
Olukoyede Seeks Review of BPP Act
May 16, 2024 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede on Wednesday called for a review of the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP…
Be cautious of fake development approvals, permits – LASG warns residents
May 16, 2024 … As LASPPPA Unveils Sensitisation Tools The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), has cautioned stakeholders in the construction industry and…
FG’s N48,000 Minimum Wage Proposal is Abysmal — TUC
May 16, 2024 The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the N48,000 proposed by the Federal Government as the new minimum wage, saying it does not make any sense. Speaking…
Benin provisionally reverses ban on oil exports from Niger
May 16, 2024 Benin has provisionally reversed its decision to block exports of crude oil from Niger via its port and agreed to hold a meeting between the two countries,…
Obaseki brokers peace between Oba of Benin and suspended Enigie
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has initiated a peace-building process to resolve the issue between His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolopkolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba…
I am not guilty, Emefiele tells court; gets N300m bail
An FCT High Court on Wednesday admitted former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele to bail in the sum of N300 million. Justice Maryann Anenih granted him to bail while ruling…
Drama in Rivers: Another batch of pro-Wike Commissioners quit Fubara’s cabinet
There seems no let up yet in the feud between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike and Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as five more commissioners loyal…