Former Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Ike Ekweremadu, is facing a jail sentence after being accused of diverting N400 million meant for a special project at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital. The project was intended to build a Renal Centre for special renal emergency trainings and transplants. However, Ekweremadu allegedly asked the project team…
Eight high-profile terrorist leaders operating in Nigeria’s troubled North-West have surrendered their weapons and released 16 abducted civilians in a significant step towards peace, the Nigerian Army has confirmed. In a statement published across its official social media channels, the Army attributed the breakthrough to an ongoing surrender and reintegration initiative under Operation Fasan Yamma,…
The UN has sent relief teams to northern Afghanistan after a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck overnight on Monday, two months after a massive quake devastated the east of the country. At least 15 people have been reported killed, while 320 were injured, according to initial figures from the country’s public health ministry. Health…
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday discharged Emmanuel Orekoya, a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, of the allegation of defiling his 17-year-old daughter. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State Government had on Feb. 26, 2024, arraigned Orekoya on a two-count charge of defilement…
The trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke opened in London on Tuesday, with prosecutors alleging she accepted cash and luxury benefits from oil executives seeking favourable treatment. Alexandra Healy, for the prosecution, told Southwark Crown Court that Alison-Madueke received at least £100,000 in cash, private jet flights, chauffeur-driven vehicles and high-value goods while…
The Adamawa governmet has appealed to the security agencies in the state to collaborate in tackling illegal mining activities accross the 21 local government areas. Mr Ibrahim Haruna, the state Commissioner for Mineral Resources and Development, made the plea on Wednesday, in Yola, during a courtesy visit to the security agencies. The News Agency of…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federative Republic of Brazil are to review their existing Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) to allow for immediate commencement of direct flight operations between the two countries. Mr Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this in…
Gov Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has sworn-in four journalists among others as Board Members of Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation (EBBC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the journalists include the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Samson Nwafor, and Felix Uka of Daily Independent newspaper. Nnamdi Akpa of the Guardian…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says there is currently no evidence to support the allegation that some state governments are diverting funds allocated to local governments. Mr Bimbo Kolade, the Chairman of the Committee on Inland Revenue Services at RMAFC, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
A fire broke out in the Leuna Chemical Park in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt on Monday morning. The plant’s fire brigade is currently engaged, and external forces have not yet been requested, a spokesman for the operating company Infraleuna said. Residents reported on social media that there had been a loud bang beforehand….
