DSS arrests man over Benin City attack on Peter Obi, ADC leaders
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 26-year-old man over alleged involvement in threats following the recent attack on Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benin City. Obi and other political leaders reportedly escaped harm when gunmen disrupted a meeting. After the incident, the suspect allegedly posted on social media claiming […]
No Wiretapping Equipment Found In El-Rufai’s Abuja Home
The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has refuted claims that sophisticated phone-tapping devices and sensitive security documents were seized from his Abuja residence. His son, Mohammed El-Rufai, described the allegations as false and politically motivated. According to the family, only old mobile phones, laptops, and flash drives were taken during the search, […]
Nigerians Will Massively Vote For Me If I Contest Presidency, They Love Me -wike
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, expressed confidence that Nigerians would vote overwhelmingly for him if he contests the presidency. He told journalists on Monday that he enjoys widespread popularity across the country. Wike emphasized that his connection with ordinary Nigerians is strong, noting his achievements as former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister. He […]
Transition Period For Direct Oil Revenue Payments Into Federation Account
The Federal Government has approved a transition period for oil contractors to begin paying petroleum revenues directly into the Federation Account. The decision follows the implementation of Executive Order 9 signed by President Bola Tinubu to improve transparency and reduce revenue leakages. The announcement was made after the first meeting of the Implementation Committee, chaired […]
Senior members of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence eliminated – IDF
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that senior members of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence were eliminated during a military operation. Among those named were Sayed Yahya Hamidi, described as Deputy Minister for “Israel Affairs,” and Jalal Pour Hossein, head of the Espionage Division. In a statement on X, the IDF said the operation, code-named “Roaring […]
Iran: Why Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, others made costly bargain – Adamu Garba
APC chieftain Adamu Garba says Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar made a costly bargain by backing the US-Israel strikes on Iran. He warned that Iranian drone attacks have set Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil refinery and UAE desalination plants ablaze. Garba added that the region is now engulfed in crisis, stating, “The […]
Nigeria Inks $1.3 Billion AFC Pact For New Alumina Refinery
Nigeria’s federal government has partnered with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to invest $1.3 billion in a new alumina refinery and two strategic mining projects aimed at expanding the country’s solid minerals sector. The announcement was made in Abuja by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake. The alumina refinery will process 1 million […]
ICPC recovers wiretapping equipment from El-Rufai
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it retrieved wiretapping devices and sensitive security documents from the Abuja home of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai. A Magistrate Court granted the commission a 14-day remand to investigate allegations of corruption and illegal surveillance. ICPC accused el-Rufai of failing to cooperate, withholding […]
Ayatollah Khamenei’s death: Gumi is crying – Adeyanju
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticised Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi over his reaction to the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Adeyanju accused Gumi and others of sympathising with extremist causes, claiming they were unhappy about the development. The Iranian leader was reportedly killed in a major air operation said to involve […]
Tinubu reappoints Audi as NSCDC chief for another five years
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for another five-year term. The announcement was made by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, confirming that the renewed tenure took effect on February 27. Audi was first appointed in 2021 by former President Muhammadu […]