Henrietta Rushwaya, the President of the Zimbabwe Miners Federation, has been found guilty of smuggling gold. Rushwaya faced charges after she was apprehended at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport while attempting to transport 6 kilograms of gold to Dubai. The gold smuggling attempt occurred on October 26, 2020, when airport security personnel detected suspicious items…
In this tragic event, an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe State claimed the lives of at least 21 mourners, primarily children and women. The incident occurred in Goni in Mittiri village near Gumsa town in Geidam local government area on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. 18 individuals lost their lives…
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive to medical professionals nationwide, stating that they should provide treatment to gunshot victims without requiring a police report. Egbetokun emphasized that this directive is in accordance with the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act of 2017. In an internal…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has emphasized the need for consequences if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fails to uphold its commitment to delivering credible elections to the Nigerian people. During his appearance on a Channels Television program, the seasoned lawyer highlighted how INEC, which is alleged to have let down Nigerians, was…
In a tragic turn of events, Peremobowei Tobi Tukuwei, the Director of Media and Publicity for the Bayelsa State All Progressives Congress Gubernatorial Campaign Council, has been confirmed to have lost his life in a boat accident. This unfortunate incident occurred during the campaign visit to Okoroma in Nembe Local Government Area, en route to…
Governor Umar Radda of Katsina State has firmly stated that his administration will not engage in negotiations with bandits. During his visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Thursday, October 26, Radda conveyed his commitment to applying significant military force to compel the bandits to come to the negotiation table.…
Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, has offered guidance to singles, discouraging them from spending the night at their partner’s residence over the weekends. In a message posted on X, he emphasized that “Staying the weekend at the home of an individual of the opposite sex to whom you are…
The Senate has officially endorsed the appointment of Malam Musa Aliyu as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). This confirmation followed the presentation of a motion by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), during a session of the Committee of the Whole on Thursday, October 26. Bamidele,…
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has issued a directive to all Commission staff members, instructing them to declare their assets. During a meeting at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, October 24, Olukoyede emphasized that this action aligns with civil service regulations and procedures. He emphasized that…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted its approval for a $3.45 billion loan application from the World Bank to finance five specific initiatives. Mr. Wale Edun, who serves as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, made this announcement following the FEC meeting held in Abuja on Monday, October 23. He…
