The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on Tuesday, August 20, against former Haitian President Michel Martelly for his involvement in drug trafficking, including cocaine, destined for the United States. Martelly, who served as president of Haiti from 2011 to 2016 and was previously a popular musician, has been accused of abusing his political influence…
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 20, ordered the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to present himself for trial. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in April moved to arraign the former governor for alleged N80 billion fraud at the Federal High Court, Abuja. He was charged with a…
As Nigerians continue to groan over scarcity of petrol across the nation, the spokesperson of Labour Party, Yunusa Tanko, has revealed that the pump price of petrol in the North has risen to N1000 per litre. Yunusa in a post shared on X this afternoon, wrote; ‘’Congratulations the pump price of petroleum in the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence — the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. He is also well-grounded in Hajj operations, having…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Daser David as the new President/Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). Mr. David is an academic and industry expert with a deep understanding of digital technologies and educational leadership. The President has also approved the appointment of Mr. Reuben Oshomah as Executive Director,…
President Bola Tinubu has authorized the establishment of the Climate Accountability and Transparency Portal and other measures to ensure efficiency and accountability in the nation’s participation in the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, slated for November 11-22, 2024. Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this at…
Suspected bandits have k!lled an aide to the Katsina State Governor, Alhaji Sanusi Ango Gyaza and his wife. The bandits k!lled Sanusi and one of his wives at his residence in the Gyaza community of Kankia local government area of the state on Friday, August 16, 2024. It was also gathered that during…
Following their season opening 2-0 loss to Manchester City on Sunday evening, August 18, fans of Chelsea have called on the club to immediately sign Victor Osimhen . Erling Haaland took just 18 minutes to make his mark. Jeremy Doku’s low cross was deflected by Bernardo Silva into the Haaland’s path and he coolly slotted…
President Bola Tinubu will embark on a trip to France on Monday, August 19, departing from Abuja, the nation’s capital. A statement released by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, said the President will return to the country after his brief work stay in France.
Two suspects found with a human head exhumed from a grave at Amuloko Area in Ibadan, Oyo State, have said that they are paid N5,000 for each head. The suspects identified as Mustapha Bello and Damilare Oladele, were arrested by men of the Amotekun Corps. According to the Nigerian Tribune, the suspects were accosted…
