NDLEA: Singers Zinoleesky, Mohbad in our custody

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the arrest of singers Zinoleesky and Mohbad. The singers, who are signed under Marlian records, were arrested after a midnight raid on their Lagos residence. Their arrest was confirmed by the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, who said Cannabis and […]

Soludo, Obiano’ll not fall apart, says APGA

The All Progressives Grand Alliance has debunked the rumours making the rounds in Anambra State that the incoming governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, would fall apart with the current governor, Willie Obiano.

Ukraine conflict: Many misleading images have been shared online.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to false or misleading videos and photographs being posted on social media claiming to be from the conflict. Some of those checked by the BBC include footage from previous conflicts in Ukraine or elsewhere in the world, and images of troops […]

Battle for APC top posts shift to zones

The adoption of zoning by the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pushed the battle in the ruling party to the states and zones. It was learnt yesterday that consultations, horse-trading and negotiations have started among governors and party leaders.

Nnamdi Kanu: It’s embarrassing for judge to make orders based on people’s cultural attire — Bishop Onuoha

Bishop Sunday Onuoha of Method Church Nigeria has expressed displeasure over manifest double standard and sectionalism by those in various positions of authority which he blamed for the growing agitation and restiveness in parts of the country.

Anti-Russian Protests Hit US, Europe Amid Ukraine Invasion

Anti-Russian demonstrations have broken out in the United States and across Europe on Thursday as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine with the perceived goal of taking over the capital of Kyiv. Demonstrators converged in Times Square in New York City on Thursday in support fo Ukraine, as […]

Just in: Armed robbers lay siege on banks in Uromi, Edo

COMMERCIAL banks in Uromi, headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, on Thursday evening, came under attacks in what looked like a coordinated attack that lasted for several minutes.

JUST IN: AGF withdraws cybercrime charge against ex-Imo Gov

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami has withdrawn the cyber crime charge brought against a former Imo Governor Ikedi Ohakim before a Federal High Court in Abuja.

African Bar

The African Bar Association Inaugurates its 2022 International Conference Planning Committee in Malawi in August ,2022 ; Appoints Douglas Ogbankwa Esq., as Director of Strategic Communications The President of the African Bar Association (AfBA ) -Hannibal Uwaifo Esq., has constituted a High Powered Conference Planning Committee for its […]

March 26 convention: APC factions fault party, Buhari, govs opt for consensus, zoning

The All Progressives Congress state factions have warned the party against going ahead with the March 12 zonal congresses and March 26 national convention without resolving crises in its state chapters. This is just as the APC governors in Abuja on Tuesday endorsed the new date for the […]

E-valuation policy: Reps clash over warrant of arrest on Emefiele

Members of the House of Representatives’ Joint Committees on Customs & Excise; and Banking & Currency on Tuesday clashed over the move to issue a warrant of arrest on the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and […]

Anthony Atata to head the joint sports committee of all NBA branches in Lagos

The representatives of the joint sports committee of all the branches of the Nigerian Bar Association ( NBA) in Lagos State have elected Anthony Atata to Chair the committee. The branches are Lagos, Ikeja,Epe,Ikorodu and Badagary( absent). The joint sports committee made up of Anthony Atata- Lagos branch, […]

ASUU: we won’t shift ground until our demands are met

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it will not shift ground until its demands are met by the Federal Government. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, said only the Federal Government can end the one-month strike the union declared on February 14, 2022.

2023 president: APC zoning tilts ticket in South’s favour

After two high-level meetings within 48 hours, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has zoned the National Working Committee (NWC) offices. It adopted the consensus option to pick its national chairman and other officers at its March 26 convention in Abuja.The swapping of all offices commonly in the South […]

BREAKING: Fire razes Ministry of Finance headquarters

The Federal Ministry of Finance Headquarters n the Central Area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is on fire. The cause of the fire outbreak as of the time of filing this report is sketchy.