ICPC denies nosebleed claim against El-Rufai

  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has refuted allegations that Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State Governor, had a nosebleed while in its custody. The anti-corruption agency was responding to a statement given by El-Rufai’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, who claimed that the former governor had a health condition while detained. … Read more

New IGP Disu arrives at Aso Villa for swearing-in

Tunji Disu, the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has arrived at Aso Rock for his swearing in ceremony. President Bola Tinubu appointed Disu to replace outgoing IGP Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday. Tunji Disu is a career officer with almost three decades of experience in the Nigerian Police Force. He was born on April 13, … Read more

Eleven players arrive at Super Falcons’ Yaoundé camp for Cameroon friendlies

The Super Falcons have eleven players in camp in Yaoundé ahead of friendlies against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses, The camp commenced on Tuesday with the entrance of head coach Justine Madugu, his assistants, and the backroom personnel. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Monday Gift, Demehin Tosin, and Christy Ucheibe were among the first to arrive at camp. Other … Read more

NPFL: Ekpemandu takes over as Kun Khalifat FC team manager following Anaemena’s departure

Ekpemandu Christopher Chijioke has been named the new squad manager of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Kun Khalifat FC. Ekpemandu replaces former Enyimba and Remo Stars defender Ifeanyi Anaemena. Aneamena recently resigned after a contentious campaign. Ekpemandu’s appointment is a crucial step in Kun-Khalifat’s efforts to improve on-field performance and reset their structure. They … Read more

We welcome you back into the Labour Party – Governor Otti to defectors and others

Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has urged members who have left the Labour Party for various reasons to return. On Wednesday, the Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, addressed a one-day high-level strategic multi-level stakeholders summit titled Reuniting the Labour Party Family: consolidating strength for long-term political impact at the … Read more

Protest by truck drivers grounds movement on the Abuja-Keffi motorway

Traffic has been significantly interrupted along the Abuja-Keffi motorway after truck drivers blocked the roadway in protest of an alleged attack and detention of one of their colleagues. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident involved a VIP convoy confronting a truck driver who allegedly failed to surrender the right of way. The situation worsened, prompting … Read more

Labour Party denies the funding crisis

The Labour Party, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has denied reports that it is struggling to pay its activities. In response to comments made by its former Publicity Secretary, Tony Akene, about the party’s finances, the Usman-led group maintained that it has always worked on a tight budget. Senior Special Adviser to Usman, Ken Eluma … Read more

The Enugu government has shut down Bet9ja operations

The Enugu State Government has shut down the operations of KC Gaming Networks, which owns the Bet9ja brand. The government stated that the closure was the result of alleged chronic violations of the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Law. According to reports, the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission took out the enforcement operation in … Read more

What Senate did today was betrayal – Kenneth Okonkwo (419)

Kenneth Okonkwo, a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised the Senate for permitting both manual and electronic transmission of election results. The Senate amended Section 60 of the Electoral Act during its emergency plenary on Tuesday, allowing presiding officers at polling units to electronically transmit election results to the Independent National Electoral … Read more