Miyetti Allah President, Bello Bodejo, Arrested By DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore President, Bello Bodejo, in connection with the establishment of an unregistered vigilante group in Nasarawa State. The arrest, conducted jointly by DSS operatives and Nigerian Army soldiers, took place at the Miyetti Allah’s Head Office, Tundun Maliya Cattle Market, Kilometre 22, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, […]
New Hampshire Primary: Donald Trump And Nikki Haley To Go Head-to-head
Donald Trump will face his last remaining Republican opponent, Nikki Haley, in a primary election in New Hampshire on Tuesday. The former US president is hoping to deliver a knockout blow to the ex-South Carolina governor’s campaign to be the Republican nominee. Ms Haley hopes New Hampshire’s bloc of independent voters will help her pull […]
Israel-Gaza War: IDF Says 24 Soldiers Killed In Gaza In One Day
The Israeli army says 24 of its soldiers were killed in Gaza on Monday – the deadliest day for its forces since their ground operation began. That includes 21 reservists who died in an explosion likely caused by mines that Israeli forces had placed in two buildings to demolish them, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) […]
President Tinubu Approves Emergency Procurement For FCT Security
President Bola Tinubu authorizes FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for emergency procurement of digital security and tracking equipment to combat insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory. Wike, in a Monday press briefing, at Abuja, assured that the undisclosed gadgets would enhance the fight against crime, emphasizing the government’s commitment. The Minister highlighted security agencies’ efforts, citing […]
Ex-Lawmaker Labels Fubara’s Budget Presentation As Illegal
Former House of Representatives member Samson Osagie criticizes Rivers State Governor Simi Fubara’s budget presentation, deeming it an “illegality.” Osagie contends that the 2024 budget, presented during the state’s crisis, lacks legality as it was not approved by a majority of lawmakers, citing Constitutional Section 91. “Therefore, legally speaking, as of the time Fubara presented […]
Bandits in Military Camouflage Attack Katsina Community, Kidnap 29 Persons
In a distressing incident, suspected bandits, disguised in military camouflage attire, targeted Tashar Na-Gulle village in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, resulting in the abduction of 29 individuals. The attack, executed by over 60 armed hoodlums wielding AK-47 rifles, unfolded around 10:00 pm on Sunday, as they forcefully entered the village. According to […]
LG Chair Arrested In Alleged Assassination Plot Against Benue Speaker
Police authorities have arrested the Chairman of a local government in Benue, along with two suspect, following an intensive investigation into an alleged assassination plot targeting the Speaker of the Benue House of Assembly, Aondona Hycenth Dajoh. The Force Headquarters disclosed that the preliminary findings indicated the local government chairman had purportedly reached out to […]
Akeredolu’s Burial Set For February 23
The family of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, announced that his burial is scheduled for February 23, 2024, in his birthplace, Owo. Akeredolu, aged 67, passed away in Germany on December 27, 2023, after battling prostate cancer. In a statement on Monday by the deceased son, Rotimi Akeredolu Jr., shared on the former […]
Joseph Boakai Takes Oath As Liberian President, Vows To Address Poverty, Corruption
Joseph Boakai was officially sworn in as Liberia’s president on Monday, marking the start of his six-year term following his electoral triumph over former football star George Weah. Boakai, 79, secured victory in the November runoff poll with 50.64 percent of the votes, addressing an assembly that included Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo and US Ambassador […]
Court Voids Passage Of N800B 2024 Budget By Rivers Assembly
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, delivered a landmark judgment on Monday, declaring the presentation and passage of the N800 billion 2024 budget by a group of four-member legislators in Rivers State, led by Edison Ehie, as null and void. In the judgment, Justice Omotosho specifically nullified the signing […]
