Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja Alive, Nigerian Army Debunks Death Rumors
The Nigerian Army has dismissed rumours circulating about the alleged death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The false claim originated from a social media post by Jackson Ude, a former presidential aide, who tweeted that the army chief had died of cancer in an overseas hospital. The tweet sparked […]
Fayose Backs Oyebanji’s Re-election Amid Party Backlash
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has publicly endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s bid for a second term, showing defiance against any potential backlash from his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This declaration was made over the weekend during the commissioning of the De-Head/Faglo Road and electrification project in Ado-Ekiti, which links suburban areas such […]
Femi Falana Calls for EFCC Autonomy and Retention of Anti-Graft Institutions
In response to increasing demands to dismantle the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana has argued that the anti-corruption agency, along with similar institutions, is vital for Nigeria and should remain operational. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Falana emphasized the importance of safeguarding these institutions from government control […]
Sniffer Dogs Uncover Major Cash Smuggling Linked to Russian Interference in Moldovan Politics
Sniffer dogs at Chisinau Airport have been increasingly busy in recent months, hunting for cash that could signal Russian interference in Moldovan politics. Ami, a black retriever, meticulously sniffs every suitcase rolling onto the baggage claim belts. When she detects cash, she freezes. Earlier this year, Ami was freezing a lot. In May, customs officers […]
At Least 7 Dead After Ferry Dock Collapse During Cultural Celebration on Georgia’s Sapelo Island
At least seven people have died after a section of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island on Saturday, local officials reported. According to Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources, which manages the dock, around 20 people fell into the water when the gangway gave way. The collapse occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. local time […]
Trial of Marine Veteran Daniel Penny Begins for Subway Choking Death of Jordan Neely
The trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran accused in the May 2023 choking death of a homeless man on a New York City subway, is set to begin Monday with jury selection. The trial is expected to last four to six weeks, according to Judge Max Wiley. Penny, 25, has pleaded not guilty to […]
President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Annual Leave in the UK and France
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after completing his two-week annual leave, which included a working vacation in the United Kingdom and an important engagement in France. The presidential jet carrying Tinubu landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Saturday evening, where he was warmly received by a team of government […]
Kwara Governor Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants
AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, governor of Kwara State, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants in the state. The announcement was made on Saturday in a statement by Hauwa Nuru, Kwara State’s commissioner for finance, who noted that the new wage structure will take effect starting in October. Nuru described the decision as […]
Wike Takes a Dig at Atiku, Claims Nigerians Have Rejected Him
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, asserting that he has lost political relevance. Wike’s comments came in response to a statement by Atiku, who had commended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his commitment to the people following the local government elections. In a […]
FG Urges Nigerians in Diaspora to Return Home and Contribute to National Development
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians living abroad to return and contribute to the nation’s progress and prosperity. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), made this appeal during the 12th Convocation lecture at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), on Saturday. Delivering her lecture titled “Diaspora Engagements for National Development,” Dabiri-Erewa […]
