Court Adjourns Portableās Case untill March 26th
An Abeokuta Magistrateās Court has adjourned the case against popular musician Habeeb Okikiola, well known as Portable, to March 26 to enable the prosecution merge his charges with those of his workers. When the case against Portable resumed yesterday, the prosecution told the court that it would be waste of time of the court to […]
Mercy Chinwo Sues VeryDarkMan N1.1b Over Defamation
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has filed a N1.1 billion defamation lawsuit against blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The lawsuit follows a series of social media posts in which the blogger allegedly made false and damaging statements against Chinwo, accusing her of being […]
Dismissed Immigration officer nabbed attempting to sell guns to bandits in Abuja
The officers of the Anti-kidnap unit of the FCT police command have arrested a dismissed Immigration officer attempting to sell two rifles to bandits at Zuma community, which borders Bwari area of the FCT and Kaduna state. Commissioner of Police C P Olatunji Rilwan Disu, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the success recorded […]
President Dr Julius Bio Decries $50 billion on Annual Food Importation
The President of Sierra-Leone, Dr Julius Bio, has decried the sum of 50 billion US dollars being expended on food importation annually by African countries. Bio, while speaking at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Day 3 of his visit to Nigeria, said food items being imported by these countries could be grown […]
FCCPC Sues MultiChoice Over Subscription Price Hike
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instituted a legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd., and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr John Ugbe, for violating regulatory directives. In a statement yesterday, it revealed that the company was also charged for obstructing an ongoing inquiry and engaging in conduct that the Federal Competition and […]
Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations as Natasha formally submits Petition
The Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has categorically denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Centre), which is now before a court of competent jurisdiction. Senator Akpabio at the start today’s plenary session while reacting to the alleged sexual harassment by Senator Natasha stressed that he has always upheld high […]
Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Accountant General
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. Announcing this in a statement, Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the appointment followed a thorough selection process, including a written test, ICT assessment, and oral interviews. The 57 year old Ogunjimi will assume office on March 7, 2025, the same […]
President Tinubu Urges Prayers For Leaders, Nation’s Stability, Progress
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for fervent prayers for the countryās leaders and the peace, stability and progress of the nation, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking on Monday at the State House Mosque during the opening Tafseer for the Month of Ramadan, the President, who was represented by his […]
FEC ApprovesĀ Provisional licenses for 11 Private Universities
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu today approved provisional licenses for 11 private Universities in Nigeria. Briefing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa said President Tinubu is committed to expanding the frontiers of Educational opportunities and infrastructure, while […]
NNPC Reduces Pump Price of Petrol to N860 per liter
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced its pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N945 to N860 per liter. This adjustment comes a few days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery lowered its ex-depot price, influencing market trends. As of the time of filing this report, there is […]
