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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Taraba State, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, in Abuja over an ongoing investigation into the execution of constituency projects during his tenure in the Senate. Sources familiar with the matter disclosed that the former lawmaker was taken into custody after allegedly failing to honour an invitation previously extended to him by the anti-graft agency. According to the sources, the investigation focuses on the management and execution of constituency projects carried out while Bwacha represented his senatorial district. The EFCC is expected to question…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has directed security personnel to kill and neutralize bandits and terrorists immediately upon deployment, warning that any operative who waits for approval before taking action would be treated as a terrorist. Musa gave the order on Wednesday in Sokoto State while commissioning 62 operational vehicles and security equipment worth N27.1 billion procured by the Sokoto State Government to strengthen security operations across the state. “Once you’re are deployed do not wait for any order from anybody to to shoot any bandit or any terrorist. “I want to make that very loud and clear…
The senate has rejected a motion seeking an investigation into the inclusion of the presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC) in the 2026 Appropriation Act. Lawmakers, however, resolved to withhold further action until the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) concludes the probe ordered by President Bola Tinubu. The decision followed a point of order raised by Kawu Sumaila, senator representing Kano south, who urged the upper chamber to investigate how the agency, which the presidency has described as non-existent, secured a budgetary allocation of N1.3 billion. Speaking at Wednesday’s plenary, Sumaila said the controversy directly affects…
The Senate has asked the Nigerian government to stop rehabilitating ‘repentant terrorists’ and other violent criminals. The red chamber during plenary on Tuesday insisted that individuals found culpable in terrorism and related criminal offences should face the full weight of the law through immediate prosecution. The resolution formed part of additional prayers adopted by the upper legislative chamber during the consideration of a motion on the escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel across the country. The motion was sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Nigerian Army, Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua. The upper chamber…
Professor Bello Abubakar, personal doctor of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been arrested. It was gathered that Abubakar was arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The ICPC arrested him for reportedly misleading the anti-graft agency to believe that El-Rufai was being attended to at the National Hospital in Abuja. The ICPC said the arranged medical visit was used for activities outside the scope contemplated by the court and the commission.
Davido says he would still have built a career in the entertainment industry even if music had not worked out for him. In an interview with PlayKisstra, the Grammy-nominated artist revealed that his passion for show business would have steered him toward running a record label or a media company, rather than performing. “I’d probably be a label owner or have a media house because I’ve always loved entertainment,” he said. “Even if I was working in my daddy’s office, I can see myself having a side business like a music label just because I love music.” The singer also…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has said filling stations in Nigeria have reduced fuel prices in the last three weeks by N125 per litre following the petrol rate cut in the gantry price of the Dangote Refinery. Recall that the federal government had invited downstream petroleum sector stakeholders, including Dangote Refinery, depot owners and marketers, for talks on cost-reflective fuel pricing amid a drop in crude oil prices. The federal government had insisted on a further cut in petrol price and cost-reflective pricing. Speaking after the meeting, like Dangote Refinery depot owners, Maigandi said its members have been…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to reposition and strengthen the Nigerian Army as the country grapples with growing security challenges. The President made the declaration at the closing ceremony of the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration, held on Monday at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said his administration would modernise the Nigerian Army by deploying emerging technologies and strengthening operational capabilities across all theatres of operation to improve military planning, combat readiness and the nation’s response to evolving security threats. My administration is firmly committed to…
The Federal Government has urged journalists and social media influencers to deny bandits and terrorists the publicity they crave. The Minister of Information and National Reorientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call at the maiden edition of the Arewa Media Summit organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Public Enlightenment, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, on Monday in Kano. “The media has an indispensable role in denying violent extremists the publicity they seek while promoting unity, resilience and hope, Idris said. He added that democracy thrives when the government remains transparent, citizens participate responsibly, and the…
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he spoke with Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, to review Folarin Balogun’s red card at the ongoing 2026 World Cup. Trump confirmed the phone conversation with Infantino in a chat with reporters at the White House on Monday. The US president then clarified that while he requested that the red card be reviewed, he did not ask for it to be overturned. “I asked for a review because I didn’t think it was a foul. All I did was ask for a review, I didn’t say you have to do this,” Trump said. “That…