An Abuja High Court on Thursday remanded the former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, in the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre. Justice Peter Kekemeke gave the order after the Federal Government arraigned the erstwhile CCT boss on four-count corruption charge. The judge adjourned the case
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has said the ongoing reconstruction of the Benin-Sapele Road with concrete pavement is designed to last up to 80 years before requiring major maintenance. Speaking on Thursday while inspecting the project in Benin City, he expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work.
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names of 124 Nigerians slated for deportation as part of an expanded immigration enforcement operation under President Donald Trump’s administration. The list was published on the DHS website on Wednesday as the agency highlighted individuals currently being processed for
Nigeria has emerged as the leading African country in the second edition of the Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI). The Special Assistant (SA) on Media and Communications to the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Mr Isime Esene, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Esene
The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive review of bilateral engagement between Nigeria and South Africa, following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals in the country. The house recommended the suspension of relations with South Africa if necessary and reclamation on specific areas of bilateral
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo is seeking stronger collaboration with traditional rulers across Edo State’s 18 local government areas to tackle insecurity and other criminal activities. Speaking while receiving traditional rulers from Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts on a courtesy visit to Government House in Benin City,
Windstorm accompanied by heavy rain has claimed the lives of two minors and destroyed several property in Gashua Local Government Area of Yobe. The Council Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Babagana, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gashua on Thursday. According to him, the children
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, has confirmed the death of two persons in a road crash at Ogbere Junction along the Ogbere–J4 corridor. The Sector Public Education Officer, Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Thursday. Odunsi said the
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retired), has directed security forces to take strong action against armed criminals involved in terrorism and banditry. He warned that any officer who hesitates to act will be viewed as supporting these criminals. Musa delivered this message on Wednesday in Sokoto during the launch