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The Nigerian Army, through its 8 Division Headquarters, has rejected allegations of torture and inhumane treatment at the Provost Group Detention Facility located in Giginya Cantonment in Sokoto State, and asserted that the allegations are baseless. This rejection came in response to an online petition filed by human rights lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo, who alleged that the detainees were subjected to …

Former Ogin State governorship aspirant, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has declared his support for the consensus state governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 elections, ordering his supporters to rally for his victory. Iyabo Obasanjo, a former senator, made the pledge during a strategic meeting with Yayi at …

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has given the green light to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s $516,333,007 loan request, paving the way for new funding to support major infrastructure developments. The approval, given at a plenary session on Tuesday in Abuja, followed consideration of a report submitted by Abdullahi Rasheed, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Aid, Loans and Debt Management, …

The recent Phase 9 trial and conviction of some alleged terrorists belonging to the Boko Haram sects and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) by the Federal Government will, to a large extent, serve as a deterrent to would-be terrorists and will help deplete the ranks of the bloodthirsty gangs. On the first day of the proceedings, 227 …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday again indicted Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja and Bureau de Change (BDC) Operator, Aliyu Abbajar on N1 charges. 63 billion money laundering. Jaja and Abubakar were re-arraigned on a second amended charge before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja. However, they pleaded not guilty to the five-count …

The North Africans did not go to Timbuktu in search of gold, but rather found the overland route to Makurdi without a compass to land in a gold mine. The gold mined was Michael Eneramo, but not without its rawness that needed quick polishing. The destination was Tunisia, the Land of Carthage, which was home to the giant Esperance, multiple …

The Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved to remove Mr Olalekan Onafeko from the post of Clerk of the House of Representatives with immediate effect. This followed deliberations held by members of parliament and was adopted by vote at the plenary session on Tuesday. In his remarks, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mudashiru Obasa, said the removal …

On Tuesday evening, terror arrived at the altar. Gunmen suspected to be bandits have invaded a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, seat of Ilejemeje Local Government, opening fire on worshipers gathered for a special revival programme. A herdsman simply identified as Aregbe was killed on the spot. Many others were injured. Announcement An unconfirmed number of faithful are missing. …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market gained N3.3 trillion at the close of trading on Tuesday to bounce back from the previous day’s losses. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as IMG, FTN Cocoa and Wapco on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 228,740.19 points from 223,602.29 points on the …

A new Lagos State Government directive requiring residents to obtain approval before installing solar panels or modifying building structures on government-owned properties has triggered mixed reactions across the state. The policy targets government-run housing projects, aiming to regulate modifications, ensure safety standards and maintain uniform housing projects. According to officials, the directive is designed to prevent unsafe structural changes and …