The hearing of a case aimed at halting statutory allocations to the 44 local government areas of Kano State was postponed on Tuesday due to the absence of Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, who represents the ninth defence counsel. The plaintiffs in this case include Abdullahi Abbas, Aminu Aliyu-Tiga, and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija … Read more
David Shikfu Parradang, former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), has been tragically killed by kidnappers in Abuja. According to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, Parradang was abducted in the Area 1 neighbourhood of Abuja during the early hours of Tuesday. Makama revealed that the assailants had trailed Parradang from a bank, where he had … Read more
The Senator for Taraba South Senatorial District, David Jimkuta, has reported that 19 senators were unable to land at Kashimbilla Airport in Taraba State due to permit issues affecting the airport. Jimkuta noted that these senators were part of a delegation intended to join him for an event. He noted that all necessary flight arrangements … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has reserved its judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, challenging the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the September 2024 governorship poll. The three-member panel, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, announced … Read more
Seplat Energy PLC, leading Nigerian independent energy Company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, has announced its audited results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024, with a strong operational and strategic progress in 2024 culminating with the transformational acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) – renamed Seplat … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga said his appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. … Read more
There was tension at the Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday as operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) allegedly assaulted a policeman attached to the Assembly. The altercation, which nearly escalated into a free-for-all fight, saw other policemen rushing to defend their colleague, leading to a heated standoff between the two security … Read more
State House, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. 57-year-old Ogunjimi’s appointment takes effect from Friday, March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. Tinubu approved Ogunjimi’s appointment after a rigorous selection process on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Ogunjimi … Read more
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has raised concerns over what it describes as a calculated political attack on Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Naija News reports that the group alleged that the sexual harassment accusations against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan are part of a broader plan to remove him from office and weaken President … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his first provisional squad as Nigeria prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Chelle has named a 35-man squad, which includes experienced players and a number of fresh talent. Captain Ahmed Musa makes a return alongside vice-captain William Troost-Ekong and midfielder Joe … Read more