The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Wednesday advocated for physical exercise as a tool to promote healthcare and prevent drug abuse among youths in Nigeria. Speaking at a pre-walk …
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LP national caretaker committee backs boycott of Anambra LG election
The newly inaugurated 29-member National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party, headed by former minister Senator Nenadi Usman, has thrown its weight behind the growing calls for members to pull …
Read More »Probe your officers before inviting me, VeryDarkMan dares EFCC
Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s invitation after he accused some of its personnel of bribery. In …
Read More »CJN appointment reflects Tinubu’s request for seniority, merit — Lado
The appointment of Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has been hailed as a reflection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s deep respect for …
Read More »Flood: Reps reject proposed FG’s ₦300bn grant for Borno victims
The House of Representatives has rejected a proposal for a total sum of ₦300bn from the Federal Government to address the humanitarian crisis in Borno, following the flooding that swept …
Read More »Probe FCT tremors, Reps charge FG
The House of Representatives has directed the National Emergency Management Agency to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential hazards of the recent earth tremors experienced in the Federal Capital …
Read More »Ekiti condemns wave of kidnappings, beefs up security
The Ekiti State Government on Wednesday condemned the recent wave of kidnappings in the state and urged local government chairmen to take responsibility for ensuring the effective security of lives …
Read More »NBA demands probe into N15m bribery scandal involving Bobrisky, EFCC
The Nigerian Bar Association has called for an immediate investigation into the N15 million bribery allegation against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. A convicted cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known …
Read More »Reps adopt FCT N288bn supplementary budget
The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday adopted a bill seeking the approval of the sum of N288 billion Supplementary budget for the Federal Capital …
Read More »Edo poll: INEC, security agencies violated Electoral Act – Observer groups
Twenty-five observer groups on Wednesday, described last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State as falling short of expectations, claiming that collation of results at some levels did not comply with …
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