The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has apprehended a 17-member gang who allegedly killed a personnel of the corps on Jan. 12. The Spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that the gang was apprehended by the Commandant-General’s Special Intelligence Squad in collaboration with sister agencies. Babawale…
Saudi Arabia has been elected host of the 2034 men’s football World Cup, world football’s governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday. This is coming amid criticism from human rights groups and concerns that the decision by the congress of ruling body FIFA could mean another tournament in the northern hemisphere winter. At an extraordinary virtual…
Nigeria’s anti-corruption watchdog, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, re-arraigned Sirajo Jaja, the serving Accountant-General of Bauchi State, alongside a bureau de change operator, Aliyu Abubakar, over a series of money laundering allegations involving state funds. The two defendants appeared before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where…
“Big Brain Naija”(#BB9JA), a reality TV show geared towards discovering, showcasing and celebrating creative talents across Nigeria, is set to debut, its organisers have said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the show is organised by Big Brain Productions in Collaboration with DAAR Communications Plc. The organisers said at a news conference and…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has denied any attempt to sexually harass Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi), as being alleged by the latter. Akpabio made the rebuttal at the resumption of plenary on Wednesday, after a week recess. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Akpoti-Uduaghan had on a popular television programme, accused Akpabio…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has rejected a lawsuit filed by an NGO accusing the Sierra Leonean government of mismanaging $14 million in funds intended to combat the 2014 Ebola outbreak in the country. The suit, brought by the Center for Accountability and the Rule of Law (CARL) and two Sierra Leonean individuals, alleged that…
A Nigerian court has adjourned a defamation trial involving a Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) staff member to 17 November, when final addresses from both parties will be heard. The defendant, Abraham Joseph, is standing trial before the Iwo Road Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on charges of conspiracy, public disorder and defamation against former FRIN…
N Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has called on telecommunications companies to play a more active role in addressing the country’s security challenges. He made the appeal on Friday evening while receiving a delegation from MTN Nigeria at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja. The delegation was led by Mr. Micheal…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, has led a high-powered federal delegation to Kogi to condole with Gov. Ahmed Ododo, over the passing of his father, Alh. Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the governor’s father passed away on Aug. 18 at the age of 83, and was buried on Aug. 19, according…
Oyo Fire Service says no fewer than seven persons were injured when two trucks collided at Arinkinkin in Agric area in Ogbomosho. The Chairman of the service , Mr Morouf Akinwande said this in a statement on Tuesday in Ibadan. Akinwande said the incident occurred around 1:15 p.m on Monday and the state fire service…
