The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has rejected Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s request to withdraw his petition against Farouk Ahmed, former NMDPRA boss, whom he accused of corrupt practices. ICPC Spokesperson, John Odey, who said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, noted that the commission
.Assures On Building An Egalitarian, Transparent, High-growth Economy President Bola Tinubu has praised corporate Nigeria, citizens, and other stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market for surpassing the N100 trillion milestone on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). According to presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described this record achievement as an inspiration for
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, has announced that it will embark on a total strike on Monday over the Federal Government’s failure to meet the association’s demands. Dr Quadri Olanipekun, the President ARD, FMC Abeokuta, disclosed this at a news conference in Abeokuta on
The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a ₦4.44 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, adopting the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget’s report. The Chairman of the committee, Mr Sa’ad Olumoh, presented the report during plenary on Thursday, outlining assumptions, projections and structure of the ‘Budget
Scientists have presented a new approach to cancer treatment using mast cells, which are immune cells known for their ability to cause allergic reactions. The scientists are from Zhejiang University and the First Hospital of China Medical University. This was reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. According
Former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has spoken on the emotional toll of losing two of his close friends in a recent road accident. Recall that Joshua survived a crash on December 29 along the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway which claimed the lives of his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
Suspected bandits on Tuesday night attacked the old National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, killing yet to be ascertained members of staff. The Conservator of the park, Mr Tesleem Kareem, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, admitted Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF); his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz and wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, to a N500 million bail each with two sureties each in the like sum. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General, DG of the Nigerian Law School. The appointment takes effect on January 10, 2026, for a four-year term. This was contained in a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. According to him, Dr Odusote,
The Edo State government has described the recent abduction and killing of Dr Abu Momoh Tahir in Auchi as unfortunate, painful and deeply regretable, assuring the public that the incident does not diminish the resolve of the state to sustain and intensify its fight against kidnapping and other crime. According
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