Veteran journalist and legal analyst, Richard Akinnola has berated retired Brigadier-General Kunle Togun over what he described as “egregious, insidious, and fallacious allegations” against the late legal luminary, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN. The explosive reaction of Akinnola comes in the wake of an interview the retired general granted on the Edmund Obilo podcast, where he claimed that Fawehinmi hated the Ibrahim Babangida regime because of an alleged business favour from…

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that the Committee on Appropriations is expected to present its report on the 2025 budget proposal for consideration and possible passage by the Senate on Wednesday. Presiding over the plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio confirmed that federal lawmakers may begin deliberations on the N54.2tn budget immediately after the report is laid before them. He explained that the relatively low attendance in the chamber was…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri has opened up on news making the rounds that he is responsible for TV star, Nengi Hampson’s pregnancy. On Monday, viral media speculations alleged that the Bayelsa governor had secretly fathered a child with 26-year-old Big Brother Naija star, Nengi. Upon the emergence of the rumour, Nengi, a prominent figure from BBN Season 5 (Lockdown), swiftly refuted the claims while confirming her pregnancy. The…

A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) identified as Safwan Fade, has been beaten to death by hoodlums in the Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State. Fadec, serving with the Federal University of Education in Pankshin, was reportedly attacked and beaten to death by a group of hoodlums who stormed a local stadium within the locality. The state Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina confirmed the incident…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered all ministers in his administration to give an account of their stewardship to Nigerians with immediate effect. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the presidential order at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Idris said, ”The presidential order mandates ministers to brief Nigerians on the government’s activities and achievements while also allowing the public to ask questions.” The minister said that…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the removal of the three free monthly withdrawals previously allowed for customers using Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of banks other than their own. In a circular issued on February 10, 2025, and addressed to all banks and financial institutions, the apex bank’s Acting Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, John Onojah, confirmed the policy change. “The three free monthly withdrawals…

Home Office releases footage and photos of previously secret, high-security removals Videos and photos of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers being deported from Britain have been published for the first time – revealing that up to five security escorts are needed for every migrant. In an attempt to show Labour’s tougher approach to illegal migrants, the Home Office has released pictures showing five escorts in high-viz yellow vests with body-worn…

A Lagos Special Offences Court in Ikeja on Tuesday granted bail to the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, setting the amount at N50 million with two sureties. Meanwhile, the court convicted Sigma Golf Nigeria Limited, ordering its dissolution and the forfeiture of its rights, title, and interest in 6.25 billion units of Keystone Bank Limited’s ordinary shares to the Federal Government. Justice…

Karim Khan is the only member of the court to be sanctioned so far, with his wife and children also affected Karim Khan, the British chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been barred from entering the United States by Donald Trump. The 54-year-old lawyer was named by the White House on Monday morning as the sole member of the ICC to be sanctioned by the US so far. His wife,…

Natives of the Obele community in Emohua Local Government Area (LGA), Rivers State, displaced over an alleged rival cult clash, have cried for state government intervention after the murder of five persons. Recalled that on 5 February, suspected cultists invaded the community, marched from house to house in search of their targets, leading to the death of five persons in different compounds. Due to the fear of death, significant numbers…

A 35-year-old, Innocent Chigozie, an alleged notorious cultist and leader of an armed robbery gang, has been arrested by the operatives of the Rivers State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU). The suspect was said to have been terrorising farm lands located at Uzo Afor Road in the Okahia Community, Elele, Etche LGA. The police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, in documents shared with journalists on Tuesday, disclosed the activities of the armed…

The Federal Government has launched a series of ministerial press briefings aimed at promoting transparency and accountability within the current administration. During a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed that President Bola Tinubu had directed all ministers to appear periodically before the media to provide updates on their activities and policies. Idris explained that these briefings would serve as a…