JUST IN: Funeral Date for ARISE TV News Anchor, Somtochukwu Announced
The family of late ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has released her funeral arrangements following her tragic death during a robbery attack in Abuja on September 29. According to the family, the burial rites will begin on October 12 with a Night of Tributes at the THISDAY Dome, Abuja, starting at 6 p.m. A […]
INEC denies disobeying court order, clarifies position on AA leadership dispute
The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied recent media reports suggesting that it disobeyed a Federal High Court order issued in Osogbo, Osun State, concerning the leadership crisis within the Action Alliance party. Reports earlier in the week claimed that the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo had ordered the arrest of the immediate past […]
Tinubu clears 959 for national honours
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the conferment of 959 national honours and endorsed reforms to strengthen the funding framework for the Nigeria Police Force. This came as he presided over marathon meetings of the National Council of State and the Police Council at the State House, Abuja. Addressing State House correspondents after the meetings, […]
Tinubu grants presidential pardon to Herbert Macaulay, 174 others
The Council of State on Thursday approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 persons across various categories. The decision followed a presentation by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s recommendations based on the report of the Advisory Committee on the […]
Oil spill pollutes Bayelsa communities
An oil spill from an 8-inch crude delivery pipeline at Oil Mining Lease 29 has polluted Nembe communities around the Santa Barbara River in Bayelsa. The OML 29 asset is operated by Nembe Exploration and Production Company Limited, formerly Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the leak […]
FG presents Judge Elias for ICJ seat
The Federal Government on Thursday formally presented Judge Dr Taoheed Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice, calling for international support to restore West Africa’s voice on the bench of the world’s top judicial body. The event, held in Abuja, brought together members of the diplomatic corps and senior government […]
Christopher Kolade was exceptionally brilliant, Tinubu mourns elder statesman
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and corporate leader, Dr Christopher Kolade, describing him as one of Nigeria’s finest intellectuals and a model of integrity. In a personally signed tribute on Thursday, the President said he received the news of Dr Kolade’s death “with profound sadness,” noting that the nonagenarian […]
Why I picked Amupitan as INEC chair – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday explained that his choice of Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission was based on his apolitical stance, integrity and impeccable record of service. “President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the […]
Police arrest 12 suspects over Arise TV anchor’s death
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the killing of an Arise News staff member, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, during a robbery attack in Abuja. Arise TV, in a post on its website on Thursday, said the arrests followed an operation led by […]
FG seeks repatriation of ailing pastor from Benin Republic
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the deteriorating health condition of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who is currently facing trial and serving a custodial sentence in the Republic of Benin. Egbaji, a businessman and cleric from Cross River State, has been detained in a hospital facility in Cotonou. He was arrested in May 2023 following […]
