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A classified US diplomatic cable leaked by WikiLeaks has revealed allegations of a bribery scandal involving Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, and prominent lawyer Chief Afe Babalola. The document posted by former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore alleged that the duo influenced a 2004 Court of Appeal ruling to favour then Adamawa State Governor Boni Haruna, … Read more
Farouk Lawan, a former member of the House of Representatives who was released from the pros on in October had visited his constituency for the first time. Lawan during his first visit to Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency said his incarceration was a test from God who h taught him an important lesson about life. Wearing a … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the list of eligible applicants for the Zonal General Aptitude Test for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 33/2024 Enlistment Exercise. The aptitude test will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at designated centres nationwide. According to NAF, applicants must check their names and assigned centres on … Read more
A former President of Nigeria and the 2023 presidential candidate of t he Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has been urged to wait until 2031 to contest for presidency. This advice was given to Atiku and others Northerners hoping to succeed President Bola Tinubu in the next presidential election scheduled to hold in 2027 … Read more
Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former spokesman for the presidential campaign of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, revealed that he has asked the former VP twice about his plans for the 2027 presidency. According to Sowunmi, Atiku is still in a reflective mood, weighing his options carefully before making … Read more
Nigeria and its neighbours in Chad and Niger have launched a joint military offensive against the Lakurawa terrorist group. It is understood that the countries’ forces have commenced joint patrols to contain cross-border threats posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group. The new terrorist group is affiliated with terrorists in the Sahel, particularly from Mali and … Read more
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into a serious incident involving a Fly Bird HS 125 aircraft, registration number 5NKAL. The aircraft, which was en route from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (DNAA), to Kotoka International Airport, Accra (DGAA), experienced technical failure on December 6, 2024. During the flight, the aircraft … Read more
Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has criticized the Department of State Services (DSS) for its involvement in searching passengers’ bags at international airports. Speaking on the ‘This Morning’ program on Arise News, Keyamo expressed his disapproval of the DSS’s actions. He said the agency should focus on profiling passengers rather than … Read more
Former Nigerian vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Mr John Mahama, the President-elect of Ghana, on his recent victory. Mahama won a historic comeback election victory on Sunday after voters appeared to punish the ruling New Patriotic Party over its management of an economic crisis. NPP candidate Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat in … Read more
Police operatives in Katsina have successfully thwarted two kidnapping attempts in Jibia and Faskari Local Government Areas (LGAs), rescuing 20 hostages in a series of intense operations. This was disclosed in a statement from ASP Abubakar Sidiq Aliyu, Police Public Relations Officer, Katsina State Police Command. Part of the statement read: “The first incident occurred … Read more