Court extends order restraining EFCC, DSS from detaining Yari
A federal high court in Abuja has extended the order restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) from detaining Abdulaziz Yari, a former governor of Zamfara. Donatus Okorowo, the presiding judge, extended the order on Thursday, after Michael Aondoaka, Yari’s counsel […]
Democracy Day: FG declares June 12 public holiday
The federal government has declared Monday, June 12, as a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day. In a statement on Thursday, Oluwatoyin Akinlade, permanent secretary of the ministry of interior, said the country’s democratic journey has experienced stormy and smooth paths. “But the ship of state, its institutions and most importantly, […]
Mike Pence launches presidential bid, says Trump shouldn’t be re-elected over insurrection
Former US Vice-President Mike Pence has launched his bid for the presidency. Speaking at a community college in Iowa on Wednesday, Pence accused former President Donald Trump of abandoning conservative principles. He also accused Trump of dereliction of duty on January 6, 2021 – the day the US Capitol Building was invaded […]
NBS: Nigeria’s 2021 tax-to-GDP ratio 10.86% — NOT 6% as previously reported
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced an upward review of the country’s tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio for 2021 to 10.86 percent from 6 percent. In its report titled ‘Tax-to-GDP Ratio Revised Computation (2010-2021)’, the statistics agency said the revised calculation now includes relevant revenue collected by other agencies of government. […]
Newspaper Headlines: Nigeria’s poverty level unacceptable, Tinubu tells governors
Reports on the meeting between President Bola Tinubu and state governors, dominate the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers today. Source: Top Stories
Lawan: Senate under my watch worked for national interest | Buhari signed over 100 bills
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the upper legislative chamber, which he has presided over for the past four years, worked for the interest of Nigerians. Lawan spoke on Wednesday when he had a farewell meeting with the senate press corps in Abuja. The ninth national assembly has been criticised by many for […]
ICYMI: Rivers pastor sentenced to death for killing choir mistress after ‘impregnating her’
A high court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers, has sentenced Chidiebere Okoroafor, a popular pastor in the state, to death for killing Orlunma Nwagba, his choir mistress. Source: Top Stories
Aregbesola: I bear no grudge against anyone in Osun | Tinubu is the architect of my success
Rauf Aregbesola, immediate past minister of interior, says he does not hold any grudge against anyone in Osun state. Aregbesola spoke on Wednesday at the palace of Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun Larooye II, Ataoja of Osogbo. The event was to celebrate his return to the state after spending four years as a minister […]
Solomon Lar prophesied I’ll be house of reps speaker, says Wase
Idris Wase, the outgoing deputy speaker of the house of representatives, says Solomon Lar, a former governor of Plateau state, prophesied that he will be a speaker. Wase spoke on Wednesday at the valedictory session of the 9th house of representatives in Abuja. Wase said Lar, in 2007, “prophesied” the number of […]
Catholic bishop asks Irabor to update Nigerians on suspects arrested over Owo attack
Felix Ajakaye, Catholic bishop of Ekiti, has asked Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff, to give an update on the suspects arrested over the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state. On June 5, 2022, gunmen attacked the Catholic church leaving 40 people dead and many injured. In August, Irabor […]