Human rights advocate, Femi Falana, has strongly criticized the Nigerian army’s declaration of eight individuals as wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community of Delta State. In a statement issued on Thursday, March 28, Falana cautioned the military against mishandling the investigation into the slain soldiers’ case. He emphasized…
The nation was plunged into darkness as the centrally managed national electricity grid, operated from Osogbo, Osun State, experienced a collapse at approximately 4:30 pm on Thursday, March 28. In the aftermath of the collapse, distribution companies across the country, covering all 36 states, reported that their feeders became inactive, leading to widespread blackouts. Prior…
On Thursday, March 28, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) certified the statement of result and certificate belonging to Governor Hope Uzodimma at the governorship election petition tribunal in Abuja. This development followed a subpoena issued by the tribunal to WAEC, requiring the examination body to produce and present the documents on behalf of Governor…
President Bola Tinubu has called on religious leaders to refrain from vilifying or denigrating the nation in their sermons. Speaking during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja, the President emphasized the important role of religious leaders in shaping public opinion and fostering a sense of…
The Federal Government has announced Friday, March 29th, and Monday, April 1st, 2024 as public holidays to commemorate Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Honourable Minister of Interior, conveyed the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, urging Christians and all Nigerians to reflect on the sacrifice and love exemplified by…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has refuted claims regarding potential adjustments to the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 27, the Chief Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, dismissed the circulating rumors and urged the public to ignore them completely.…
Cameroonian mixed martial arts fighter, Francis Ngannou, has faced criticism after seemingly suggesting that his loss to Anthony Joshua was due to his early arrival at the arena. During a recent interview on the MMA Hour, Ngannou mentioned that he arrived at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh two hours earlier than Joshua, implying that this…
Five Nigerian citizens have been deported from Kenya and labeled persona non grata due to their alleged engagement in various criminal activities, notably drug trafficking, within the country. The individuals, namely Olayiwola Saheed Tunde, Nwosu Prince Chukwuebuka, Ajibade Adewale, Nwanonaku Alexander Odirachukwumma, and Olayiwola Babatunde Akintomwa, were repatriated by the Directorate of Immigration Services on…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to deepening democracy by ensuring adherence to the rule of law and expediting the sustainable provision of good governance, justice, and fairness to all Nigerian citizens. Speaking when he received a delegation from the United States Congress led by Senator Cory Booker at the State House in…
A verdict from the Rivers State High Court has determined that Celestine Omehia is not recognized as a former governor of Rivers State, and therefore, he is not entitled to the pensions allocated for former governors and their deputies. After the conclusion of Peter Odili’s tenure, Celestine Omehia assumed office as governor of Rivers State…
