The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, has arrested Garba Musa Kwankwaso, a nephew to the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, the Chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Kano State chapter, over their alleged involvement in a drug supply…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has said that President Bola Tinubu made a significant impact in his life and career. Egbetokun said he met Tinubu in 1998, and his life was transformed within 24 hours of the meeting. The IG spoke at the unveiling of a book in his honour titled “Readings in Policing,…
Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has said the remarks made about him by Pat Utomi were because he refused to feed his entitlement mentality or honour indecent influence peddling. It was reported that Professor Utomi, a political economist, said the seizure of presidential jets was a result of karma because he was also a…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the country is presently plagued by socio-economic and political challenges due to self-centred leadership. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday, as Special Guest of Honour at the Leadership Empowerment International Conference, where 25 distinguished Nigerians were conferred with honorary doctorates in leadership. The former president noted…
Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has confirmed that Victor Osimhen’s unresolved transfer situation is causing significant delays in the club’s transfer plans as they struggle to find a new home for the Nigerian striker. Despite interest from clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli face the possibility of keeping Osimhen at the club for…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd says it is selling petrol, also known as premium motor spirit (PMS), at only half the land costing. Umar Ajiya, the chief financial officer (CFO) of the NNPC, told NAN in Abuja on Monday that the national oil company is only bearing what he called the “shortfall” and…
The Nigeria Police Force has officially summoned Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. The letter of invitation, issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Guzape District, Abuja, was dated…
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, has commended Nigerians for not losing hope despite the country’s struggle to overcome its economic difficulties, including poverty, unemployment, and inflation. The first class traditional ruler said this at a dinner to which he was hosted by his friends in the United States of America. Olaoye said following…
Nigerian gospel singer, Adeyinka Alaseyori, has urged Nigerians to pray for her. Alaseyori made the appeal in a video that went viral on Monday, revealing that she has been facing intense spiritual challenges for over a year. She said some individuals whom she described as evil-minded were trying to bring her down, noting that malicious…
Mariam Biliaminu, 12, dropped out of school in primary four in November 2023. Her mother, Aisha, said she withdrew the child from school to cut her expenses. The single mother of four needed Mariam to stay home and help look after her younger siblings because her school was far from their house. “My decision was…
