An Ekiti State Magistrates’ Court in Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday, sent lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, back to prison after the police vehemently opposed his application for bail, accusing him of intimidating witnesses. The magistrate adjourned till December 20 to Read more…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, flagged off the construction of the 15km Tai road in the Kwali area council, marking day six of the ongoing series of infrastructure project flag-offs in Abuja. The road, which Read more…
The ruling All Progressives Congress has warned that no alliance of the opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra Governor Peter Obi, will be potent enough to stop President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The warning Read more…
Justice Maryann Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, refused to grant bail to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on the grounds that his bail application was filed prematurely and Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Director of National Orientation Agency,(NOA) Mr Edozie Ajaegbu, said the new tax reform bills of the federal government were designed to reduce companies income tax from 30 percent to 25 percent in the country. Mr Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested a forty two year old Friday Emenike Alias Ekpo from Izzi LGA of Ebonyi State, for allegedly lending guns/weapons to criminals for their operations within Awka and its environs. Read more…
By Uzo Ugwunze The Idemili North Local Government Area (INLGA) Executive Chairman Chairman, Chief Stanley Nkwoka has inaugurated a Special Health Emergency Response Team that will be on call throughout the Christmas yuletide and beyond to offer first aid and Read more…
FORMER President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that the fight against corruption must start with the people at the top and not from the lowest hierarchy. He said that the battle against corruption could only be effective if it begins Read more…
Georgia has prevented an attempted overthrow of the government orchestrated by foreign powers, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has said. He compared the scenario allegedly prepared for the nation with the situation in Ukraine in 2014. Speaking on Monday, Kobakhidze referred Read more…
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has strongly opposed President Bola Tinubu’s contentious tax reform bills, which are currently before the National Assembly for consideration, citing alleged constitutional breaches. In a comprehensive nine-page memorandum obtained by Economic Confidential, Read more…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to the call for the North not to contest the 2027 presidential election, saying that if President Bola Tinubu is re-elected, it would place the region at a disadvantage in terms of duration Read more…
The newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has formally assumed office with a promise to adopt an all-inclusive leadership approach to foster a collaborative and effective army, capable of addressing the nation’s security challenges. Oluyede Read more…