Author: Binta Agboola

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, has been released by the police after being questioned for over an hour at the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) command in Guzape, Abuja. Ajaero arrived at the police office at 10:20 a.m. in the company of human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, in response to an invitation by the police authorities. The police had invited Ajaero for questioning over alleged links to terrorism financing, a claim the labour leader has not publicly addressed. After spending about an hour and a few minutes with police officials, Ajaero was released, bringing an end to the brief…

A serving Nigerian Navy personnel, Abdul Rasheed Muhammad, has been apprehended for the gruesome murder of Aminu, son of former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim (retd). Muhammad, who was paraded by the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, in Abuja, confessed to the crime, revealing a chilling tale of greed and betrayal. He stated, “I work at the house. He wanted to go out at night, around 11:30. He said he needed security. So, I followed him with my gun. Along the way, he stopped to check his ATM, as if he was going…

Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has emphasized the enormity of Nigeria’s electoral process, revealing that the country’s registered voter population surpasses that of the entire West African subregion by over 10 million. Yakubu stated, “There are 74 million registered voters in West Africa. In 2023, we had 93 million registered voters in Nigeria, which is almost 10 million more than the other 14 countries put together. So each time Nigerians go to the polls, it’s like conducting elections for the whole of West Africa and part of Central Africa.” The INEC Chairman highlighted the…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. This was made known by the Secretary General of the NFF, Mohammed Sanusi, on Tuesday morning. Labbadia, born on February 8, 1966, in Darmstadt, Germany, has an impressive coaching pedigree. He has managed top German clubs like Hertha Berlin, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Wolfsburg, Hamburger SV, and Bayer Leverkusen, among others. The 57-year-old holds a UEFA Pro License and has won two caps for the German national team. Labbadia’s first task is to lead the Super Eagles in…

Tragedy struck in Borno State on Monday as the Commissioner for Finance, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, was found dead in his room. The incident occurred after his door was forcefully opened, revealing the lifeless body of the commissioner. Details of the incident are still unclear, but locals reported that Ahmed exceeded his usual morning routine time, raising suspicions that something was amiss. This prompted concerned individuals to force open his door, making the grim discovery. Governor Babagana Zulum has been dealt a devastating blow, losing two cabinet members within a year. The sudden death of Ahmed Ali Ahmed has sent shockwaves…

The legal team representing Mohbad’s family has expressed concern over sensitive information regarding the singer’s death being released to the public, urging individuals with relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation. Taiwo Odumosu, head of the legal team, stated that the family is seeking assistance in gathering facts to determine the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s untimely demise. He emphasized the importance of contacting the legal team or the police to ensure witness and suspect protection. The coroner’s inquest has issued witness summons, and the family is focused on uncovering the truth behind Mohbad’s death. Odumosu noted that the…

The Niger State Government has made a passionate appeal to the Nigerian Army to deploy troops to communities under siege by bandits. This call comes after a series of devastating attacks on local governments, resulting in loss of life and property. Acting Governor Yakubu Garba made the appeal during the Fida’u prayer for 13 farmers killed by bandits in Shiroro Local Government. He emphasized the need for military presence in areas like Allawa, stating that the withdrawal of troops has weakened efforts to combat insecurity. Isah Allawa, father of one of the victims, recounted the brutal killing of his son,…

The Nigerian government has declared that degree certificates from Cotonou University in Benin Republic, issued between 2017 and present, will be considered invalid. This move comes as part of a broader effort to tackle the proliferation of fake degrees in the country. Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, announced the decision during a press conference in Abuja, stating, “We can’t have in our midst people who procure fake certificates and compete with our students who graduated from our universities and polytechnics through their sweat.” According to Mamman, data from the NYSC reveals that 21,684 students possess fake certificates from Benin Republic,…

Popular disc jockey and billionaire’s daughter, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, has taken a significant step in her spiritual journey by dedicating her life to God. Cuppy underwent baptism at Holy Trinity Brompton in London, marking a new chapter in her life. She described the experience as the best decision she has ever made. In a heartfelt post on her social media pages, Cuppy shared pictures of her baptism and expressed her newfound faith. “This summer, I made THE best decision of my life to fully dedicate my life to God,” she wrote. Cuppy emphasized the significance of baptism, stating,…

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an ex parte order halting the scheduled wards, Local Government, and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Justice Godwin Ollor granted the restraining order in response to a suit filed by Peter Ohochukwu and Hajia Ndidi-Chukwuma on behalf of the elected executive members of the party in Rivers State. The order restrains the national leadership of the APC, the Inspector General of Police, and INEC from conducting or supervising any elections to form a new Rivers State executive committee. The defendants, including the National Chairman,…