Michael Anugwa, deputy controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has said that he was not suspended by the service. Anugwa is the officer in charge of Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kirikiri, Lagos state, where Idris Okuneye, a popular crossdresser better known as Bobrisky, served his time. Anugwa spoke on Monday while addressing members of…
The Nigerian House of Representatives has barred journalists from covering the investigative hearing involving Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky, Martins Otse also known as VeryDarkMan and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Allegations of bribery have been levelled against the EFCC in the case of money laundry charge against Bobrisky. The allegations emanated…
In a recent statement, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has spoken against the push for federalism in Nigeria. He made his views clear during a Senate Committee retreat on Constitutional Review held in Kano. Ndume argued that federalism is not suitable for Nigeria. He pointed out that only 25 out of 195 countries in…
President Bola Tinubu has called for inclusivity, multilateralism and permanent seats for Nigeria and Africa on the United Nations security council. Africa has long clamoured for equal representation on the council. Each year, the UNGA elects five new members from different geographical zones for two-year terms on the council. The continent has three rotational seats…
Abdul Mumuni, one of the sons of late MKO Abiola has made revelations into some of the late politician’s family secrets. Speaking in a video which has gone viral on social media, he talked about his late father’s Will. Abdul shed light on how his father arranged cash payments for all his over 30 wives,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, until October. 30, 2024. The adjournment by Justice Emeka Nwite came as ex-Gov. Bello moved to the Supreme Court to file an appeal…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has urged Nigerians to be patient with the Bola Tinubu-led administration as the monarch head into seclusion to commune with the ancestors. The monarch while in seclusion for seven days is expected to pray to God for the country. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Moses Olafare…
Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has felicitated with the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on her 64th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message, she described Oluremi Tinubu as a distinguished and patriotic Nigerian whose remarkable contributions to the nation’s democratic development and women empowerment have left an indelible mark on the country. Mrs Jonathan…
In the wake of the recent gubernatorial elections in Edo State, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, has addressed the implications of political treachery that have unfolded within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement released, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo described the outcome of the gubernatorial elections in Edo State as…
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has taken a swipe at Governor Godwin Obaseki following the recent defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in the just-concluded Edo governorship election. Reacting to the election results in an interview with Arise TV on Monday, Shaibu, who had previously been impeached and…
