Fani-Kayode Acquitted of Medical Forgery Charges as EFCC Fails to Prove Case
An Ikeja Special Offences Court has discharged and acquitted former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, of medical forgery charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Delivering her ruling on the no-case submission presented by Fani-Kayode’s counsel, Mr. Wale Balogun, SAN, Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe stated that the prosecution failed to establish […]
Senate Intelligence Committee to Vote on Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination for DNI
The Senate Intelligence Committee is set to hold a closed-door vote on Tuesday afternoon on the nomination of former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence (DNI). The decision follows heated confirmation hearings last Thursday, where Gabbard faced intense questioning over her stance on government secrets leaker Edward Snowden and her refusal to label […]
Trump and Netanyahu to Meet Amid Gaza Truce and Political Pressures
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday as Netanyahu faces conflicting demands—pressure from his right-wing coalition to end the temporary truce against Hamas militants in Gaza, and calls from war-weary Israelis urging a resolution to the 15-month conflict and the return of remaining hostages. Trump, while taking credit […]
EFCC Arraigns Foreigners Over Cybercrime, Identity Theft in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned additional foreign suspects linked to the 792 individuals arrested in Lagos last December for alleged internet fraud. The anti-graft agency charged 29 Chinese, 10 Filipinos, one Malaysian, one Indonesian, and one Pakistani, along with a company, Genting International Co. Ltd, before the Federal High Court […]
PSC Denies Authority to Appoint or Remove Inspector-General of Police
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has clarified that it lacks the constitutional power to appoint or remove the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, amid speculations regarding his tenure. In a statement on Monday, PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani emphasized, “The commission does not have the constitutional powers to determine the appointment or exit of the Inspector-General […]
Okocha Blames Judiciary for Political Crisis in Rivers, Accuses Fubara of Ignoring Court Orders
The Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has accused the judiciary of exacerbating the ongoing political crisis, claiming judicial interference has worsened tensions. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday, Okocha criticized Rivers judges for handling political cases outside judicial hierarchy, stating that once a matter reaches a superior court, lower […]
Kaduna Governor Challenges Critics to Prove Popularity in 2027 Elections
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna has urged politicians who believe they can defeat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to put their popularity to the test in the 2027 elections. Speaking in an interview with TVC News on Monday, Sani expressed surprise that some founding members of the ruling party were openly […]
NLC Suspends Protest Over Telecom Tariff Hike, Agrees to Review Panel
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned protest against the 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs following a meeting with a Federal Government delegation led by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Monday. According to a statement signed by Seguin Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations in the SGF’s […]
Kogi Court Removes Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Bars Him from Royal Duties
A Kogi State High Court in Lokoja has removed His Royal Majesty, Ahmed Muhammed Tajani Anaje, as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, prohibiting him from carrying out any royal functions. Delivering the ruling on Monday, Justice Salisu Umar ordered Anaje to stop presenting himself as the paramount ruler of Ebiraland. The decision stemmed from a legal […]
Elon Musk Announces Plans to Shut Down USAID Amid Cost-Cutting Push
Billionaire Elon Musk, who is spearheading President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting initiative, has revealed plans to shut down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), calling the agency “beyond repair.” Speaking in a social media discussion on X (formerly Twitter) early Monday, Musk stated that Trump supports eliminating USAID, a move that would significantly alter […]
