Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has threatened to sue those behind his arrest and detention over the halted defamation case between him and legal luminary Afe Babalola (SAN). Police authorities had in December arrested Farotimi in Lagos and whisked him to Ekiti, where he was charged with defaming Babalola in his book: ‘Nigeria and Its…
Cross River government has announced plans to review safety measures at Obudu Ranch Resort following a fatal crash near Ikwette community bottom hill. Gov. Bassey Otu, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nsa Gil. The accident, which occurred on Saturday, claimed four lives and left nine injured. The…
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has partnered with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to digitise its examination processes and overhaul its ICT infrastructure. NAN reports that Aminu Mohammed, NABTEB’s registrar and chief executive officer, announced the development in a statement. Uchechukwu Olisah, the board’s assistant director of media…
The Zamfara Elders Forum has accused Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal of orchestrating a politically motivated campaign against nine elected members of the state House of Assembly, alleging that he is using the judiciary to suppress their legislative duties. In a statement issued on Sunday, the forum’s spokesperson, Dr Abdulmumin Kamil Gusau, described the state…
The Police Command in Anambra has foiled a kidnap attempt in Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area, and rescued three victims, including a husband and wife.The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Awka. Ikenga said that police operatives attached to the Neni…
Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, has urged President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to go after those involved in financing insecurity in the country. Oyintiloye, a member of defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), made the call while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo. The APC…
Mr Oseloka H. Obaze, a key ally of Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has resigned his membership of the party. Obaze disclosed this in a letter addressed to LP Chairman in Ochuche Ward 406, Ogbaru Local Government in Awka on Sunday. Obaze, a former United…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted no fewer than 3.5million pills of opioids and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup with combined street value of over N3.4billion in Rivers and Lagos states respectively. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, (NDLEA), Mr Femi Babafemi in Abuja on Sunday….
Commissioner for Ebonyi Youth Development and Sports, Richard Idike, and Sen. Club chairman, Obinna Ogba are optimistic that Abakaliki FC will win the 2025 President Federation Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the six–month old club defeated Nasarawa United FC 5-4 on penalties, after 1–1 full time scores, in the quarter final…
Air Peace Ltd. has partnered with top smartphone brand Tecno Nigeria to launch the ‘Free to Snap, Free to Soar’ campaign aimed at celebrating customer loyalty. Air Peace’s Chief Operating Officer, Mrs Oluwatoyin Olajide, said in a statement on Sunday that the campaign seeks to reward loyal flyers through tech-driven engagement. The campaign includes two…
