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target=_blank>JUST IN: EFCC releases Tambuwal from custody
A former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Daily Trust can confirm. Tambuwal, who was detained on Monday at the corporate headquarters of the commission, was alleged to have fraudulently withdrawn some cash to the tune of N189 billion when he
target=_blank>Tackling Antibiotic Abuse: A Call for Action
I sat down recently in a popular community pharmacy, waiting to be attended to. Then came a fairly educated middle-aged man who seemed to be a familiar face to the pharmacist on duty. “Give me that drug I bought that day,” he requested, pointing to a particular medication on the shelf. The pharmacist hesitated for
target=_blank>‘ADC will correct APC’s misrule in 2027’
A legal practitioner and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in diaspora, Barrister Olufunmilola Mariam Adewale, has declared that the coalition party will right “the many wrongs” of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under President Bola Tinubu’s government. Adewale, who is the Convener of G.O.M.A Empowerment Initiative, said this address during her address in
target=_blank>‘Contravention’: Start demolition from your residence, Daniel tells Abiodun
Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on Monday, accused Governor Dapo Abiodun and his government of lacking moral right to have served a quit and demolition notice on his residence. Daniel, who was governor of the state, said a contravention notice should first be served on Abiodun’s personal house located along the highway in
target=_blank>Arms deal: Court gives FG 45 days to conclude Dasuki’s trial
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed September 24, 25 and 26 for the federal government to conclude the 10-year-old prosecution of a former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col Sambo Dasuki, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and money laundering charges. Justice Peter Lifu gave the directive on Tuesday after he granted the federal government’s
target=_blank>NBA vows to defend stripped Ibom Air passenger
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has vowed to provide pro bono legal support to the passenger of Ibom Air, Comfort Emmanson, who was remanded for alleged assault on the airline’s crew members. In a statement signed by the NBA President Afam Osigwe and the General Secretary, Mobolaji Ojibara on Tuesday, the association said it would
target=_blank>STEALING IN ADVANCE: Politicians declaring assets they’ve not acquired –EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that politicians have devised a new means to perpetuate corruption and evade anti-graft agencies by declaring assets they are yet to acquire before assuming office. Speaking during the launch of Virtual Tool on the Code of Conduct for Public Officers on Tueday in Abuja, the Chairman
target=_blank>16 inmates escape from Keffi prison in fresh jail break
Sixteen inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, in the early hours of Tuesday. According to a statement by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, the escapees overpowered personnel on duty during the jailbreak, injuring five officers. Two of the injured officers are reported to be in serious
target=_blank>Who Is Eligible for Free Boiler Replacement?
Are you tired of that old boiler making strange noises in the middle of the night? Maybe you’re watching your energy bills climb higher each month? Well, what if I told you that you might qualify for a completely free boiler replacement? Yes, you read that right, FREE. The UK government wants to help people
target=_blank>How 71-year-old farmer died while fleeing from Zaria tanker explosion
A 71-year-old man, Aliyu Ramalan Bambale, has lost his life following the Monday tanker explosion at Dan Magaji area, along the Zaria-Kaduna Expressway. Daily Trust reports that four people were injured in the explosion which occurred five months after the federal government banned the movement of 60,000-litre fuel tankers on Nigerian roads. The crash occurred
target=_blank>Sowore lists 3 things wrong with Ibom Air’s treatment of unruly passenger
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the treatment meted out to an Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who was accused of assaulting an air hostess and airport officials. DAILY POST reports that viral video clips showed the passenger slapping, kicking, and insulting airline officials, including a female air hostess. According to eyewitnesses, her actions
Sowore lists 3 things wrong with Ibom Air’s treatment of unruly passenger
target=_blank>Gov Zulum seeks more air power to tackle Boko Haram, ISWAP
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for increased air power to further weaken Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in the Lake Chad area, Sambisa Forest, Timbuktu Triangle, and Mandara Mountains. Zulum made the appeal on Tuesday when he received the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, at the Government
Gov Zulum seeks more air power to tackle Boko Haram, ISWAP
target=_blank>Kebbi Polytechnic laments low student enrolment
The management of Kebbi State Polytechnic, Dakingari, has expressed concern over low student enrolment despite the recent accreditation of additional academic programmes. Rector, Dr Abubakar Boyi-Dalatu, said on Tuesday in Dakingari, Suru Local Government Area, that the institution, established about 14 years ago, currently has around 600 students, with admissions still ongoing. He noted that
Kebbi Polytechnic laments low student enrolment
target=_blank>Ogun assembly clarifies purpose of diversity, inclusion bill
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, has clarified that the intent of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion bill was for the promotion of social justice. He noted that establishing the diversity, equity and inclusion (DIE) Commission will serve as a catalyst for the promotion of equitable representation, and the prohibition
Ogun assembly clarifies purpose of diversity, inclusion bill
target=_blank>Youth Day 2025: Stakeholders urge Nigerian youths to remain focused, avoid substance abuse
Youths across the country have been urged not to rely totally on government jobs but to become well equipped with digital skills, while shuning substance abuse. The advice was given during the 2025 International World Youth Day celebration, organized by the Consolidated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council. The event
Youth Day 2025: Stakeholders urge Nigerian youths to remain focused, avoid substance abuse
target=_blank>Ex-Arsenal director Richard Carr is dead
Former Arsenal director Richard Carr has died. The Premier League North London club announced his passing in a statement on their website on Tuesday. The Gunners expressed their condolences, praying for Carr’s soul to rest in peace. “We are sad to learn that former Arsenal director and board member Richard Carr has passed away,” Arsenal’s
Ex-Arsenal director Richard Carr is dead
target=_blank>Village head in detention over alleged rape of 12-year-old girl
The Police Command in Gombe State on Tuesday said a 55-year-old village head from Zambuk community, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of the state is currently in detention. The Public Relations Officer of the Gombe command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a press statement said the suspect allegedly defiled a 12-year-old girl in the
Village head in detention over alleged rape of 12-year-old girl
target=_blank>Land Revocation: UniAbuja Alumni seeks Tinubu’s intervention to stop Wike
The University of Abuja Alumni Association has asked President Bola Tinubu to intervene and stop the planned revocation of several hectares of land allocated to the institution. The president of the Association, Abdulkadir Habeeb-Ullah, made this appeal on Tuesday in Abuja. Abdulkadir described the attempted revocation by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, as
Land Revocation: UniAbuja Alumni seeks Tinubu’s intervention to stop Wike
target=_blank>EPL: Theo Walcott predict winner of Arsenal vs Man United, names player to score
Former Arsenal star Theo Walcott has predicted the outcome of the Premier League clash between the Gunners and Manchester United on Sunday. The Englishman is backing his former team to win the game, predicting a goal from Gabriel Martinelli. He also predicted Arsenal to dominate possession in the game. Walcott said it’s Called Soccer! Podcast,
EPL: Theo Walcott predict winner of Arsenal vs Man United, names player to score
target=_blank>Politically motivated investigations: EFCC dismisses ADC’s claims, insists on running non-partisan mandate
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has described as self-serving, diversionary, narrow and idle, the allegation by the opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, that the Commission embarks on politically motivated investigations to suppress opposition parties. The ADC had claimed that it received EFCC summons for investigations noting that “those were not fresh cases arising
Politically motivated investigations: EFCC dismisses ADC’s claims, insists on running non-partisan mandate
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