By Rafiyat Sadiq The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted a request by the Department of State Service (DSS) to shield the identities of witnesses slated to testify in the trial of five alleged Al-Shabab terrorists accused over the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, in which …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the practice of vote-buying, describing it as one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement shared on his official X account, Obi said politicians who spend millions of naira to buy votes, do so with the intention of looting public …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Federal Government has vowed to impose reciprocal measures on United States citizens seeking entry into Nigeria, following the U.S. government’s new visa requirements mandating Nigerian applicants to disclose details of their social media activity over the past five years. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced the policy in a statement on …
US president pushes for direct talks, says security guarantees for Kyiv will involve Europe with Washington’s coordination By Rafiyat Sadiq United States President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to convene a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as part of renewed efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The proposal …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday announced that it will now prioritize transparency and public disclosure of operators’ performance as its primary regulatory tool. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, said in Abuja that punitive measures such as license suspensions, financial sanctions, and service withdrawals once effective in …
By Esther Ososanya The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has sent two major drug traffickers to prison in Lagos, striking another blow against narcotics cartels. Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos convicted 37-year-old Ajetsibo Emami and 51-year-old Solomon Akpomuai in separate rulings. Both men received prison terms with options of …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) City Sanitation Taskforce has demolished a notorious criminal hideout in Abuja’s Apo Resettlement area. The demolition is part of ongoing efforts to clear “dark spots” across the city. Officials revealed that the location had long served as a base for suspected armed robbers, drug dealers, and …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that security agencies will take firm action against anyone found culpable of vote buying and other electoral malpractices during the by-elections. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ogun State, Saseyi Feyijimi, gave the assurance on Saturday in Sagamu while reacting to reports of vote …
PDP candidate, INEC staff, and thugs arrested By Rafiyat Sadiq During Saturday’s by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reports emerged of arrests for vote buying, the capture of thugs, the abduction of party members, and the assault of election agents. The elections took place in two senatorial districts in Anambra and Edo; …
Project to Boost Southern Africa’s Energy Security and Regional Trade By Esther Ososanya Namibia and Botswana plan to build a joint $4 billion oil refinery to cut fuel imports and secure energy supplies for Southern Africa. The refinery will process 60,000 to 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day. It will operate from two sites: …
