He lamented that the appointments were skewed and failed to represent the diversity of the nation. Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has voiced his discontentment regarding the recent appointments made by President Bola Tinubu. Dokubo’s remarks came in response to controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi’s call for the removal of Nyesom Wike as…
The former EFCC boss was released on Wednesday night but did not give details of the deal. The Department of State Services (DSS) has formally confirmed the release of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa. Dr Peter Afunanya, the Director Public Relations and Strategic Communications of the DSS,…
The federal legislators have come under heavy criticism over plans to purchase SUVs worth ₦160m for each lawmaker. Senator representing the Kogi West Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, Sunday Karimi, has explained why federal lawmakers opted for foreign-made Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) instead of Nigerian-mad ones. The Senator’s explanation comes in the heat…
Ohanaeze said the Federal Government has been unfair to the Southeast in terms of ministerial appointments. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of the Igbo apex socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has threatened to drag the Federal Government to court over alleged inequality in ministerial appointments by President Bola Tinubu. Iwuanyanwu disclosed this at a press conference…
Vote True is a compelling political drama stirring Nigerians to change the directory of the nation using their democratic power. Vote True, a three-minute short film released ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 elections, won a prize at this year’s Cannes World Film Festival — adding weight to the perception that 2023 is the year of Nigeria’s…
Mohbad’s death has been generating controversies, prompting the Lagos State Government to direct a coroner’s inquest into the death. Mrs Abosede Aloba, the mother of deceased singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad), on Wednesday, told a coroner’s court that her relationship with the late singer was not cordial for a long time. Abosede said that the…
The award tagged Nigeria-France Sports Award and Gala was organised by OJB Media. Mouktar Mohammed, the Chairman, FCT Football Association has been honoured with an award in Paris, France for excellence in football development. This is contained in a statement signed by Mohammed on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the award for the immense contribution…
The EFCC said that it was noteworthy that its operatives exercised restraint in the face of the unprovoked attack. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has said seven of its operatives were allegedly attacked and held hostage by staff and students of the Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Oyo State. The commission, in a…
The police chief urged individuals who may have lost vehicles to car theft to come forward with proof of ownership for verification and retrieval at the zone 10 office. Detectives from the Zone 10 Police Command, Sokoto, have successfully burst a car theft gang and recovered four stolen vehicles. Abubakar Daura, the Assistant Inspector General…
On the issue of containers falling from trucks, the sector commander said that he had deployed personnel to tank farms, terminals and ports to check and certify vehicles before loading. The Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Sector Command, on Wednesday, said it arrested 417 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol in the…
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