U.S. President Donald Trump has once again proposed the permanent removal of Palestinians from Gaza, stating that they have “no alternative” but to leave the war-torn enclave. Speaking on Tuesday ahead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump reiterated his stance that Palestinians should be resettled elsewhere, suggesting that other countries beyond … Read more
Oil marketers in Nigeria are increasingly rebranding their filling stations by removing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) logo, as many dealers are terminating their franchise agreements with the state-owned company due to rising competition in the downstream oil sector. Sources indicate that several marketers, particularly those in Lagos, are considering this shift, especially … Read more
Operatives of the Ogun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested a man, Ramoni Segun, following the sudden death of his girlfriend, Adijat, in his residence in Odoraboyejo Ojowo, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State. According to reports, Adijat had spent the night at Segun’s home but was discovered lifeless the next morning. … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Olu Agunloye, the former minister of power and steel, before a federal capital territory (FCT) high court in the Apo area of Abuja. Agunloye was first arraigned on January 11, 2024, by the EFCC and was granted N50 million in bail. At the court session on … Read more
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Salawu Gana on Monday, told an Abuja High Court that the contract awards for vehicles purchased by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) passed due process of procurement laws. Gana, who testified as the 10th witness (PW 10) admitted that quotations for the supply of the vehicles were received from … Read more
Following the appointment of a new monarch in Esa-Oke town, Obokun Local Government area of Osun State, violence has erupted in the community leaving four dead. The crisis which followed the appointment of Prince Timileyin Ajayi, as the Olojudo of Ido Ayegunle has left many injured following a sporadic shooting by gunmen. It would be recalled that … Read more
Three siblings that include a boy aged 5, and two girls aged 7 and 9 respectively, were reportedly murdered and inserted into a deep freezer at a residence in Nnewichi, Nnewi, Anambra state, by yet to be identified assailants. The eldest of the siblings, a girl, Ejezie Chikaima Daviana, with the second daughter, Ejezie Chimziterem … Read more
Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) plans to spend N20 billion to purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, construct and furnish facilities, particularly in remote areas. Speaking on Monday after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting, Edun said customs is also set to allocate N1 … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reached an agreement with the federal government to temporarily suspend its planned nationwide protest against the 50 percent increase in telecommunications tariffs. Following a meeting on Monday with government representatives, NLC leadership, led Joe Ajaero, president of the congress, agreed to delay the protest for two weeks. As part of … Read more
A Kano state high court has sentenced five men to death by hanging for the murder of Dahare Abubakar, a 67-year-old woman, whom they accused of being a witch. Usman Na’abba, the presiding judge, ruled on Monday that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt, convicting Da’luta Ibrahim, Abdulaziz Yahaya, Faisal Yahaya, … Read more
