The Benue State Police Command has arrested Dr. Ichor Tersagh, a lecturer at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi (JOSTUM), over allegations of masterminding the abduction of Mrs. Susan Anyagh, wife of his colleague, Mr. Paul Anyagh. Mr. Anyagh is the chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), JOSTUM chapter. The incident reportedly took place on Saturday along Otukpo Road, Makurdi. According to police reports, Mrs. Anyagh…

The Law Firm of Afe Babalola has formally submitted a petition to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), requesting the removal of human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, from the roll of Nigerian legal practitioners. The 90-page petition, dated December 6, 2024, was signed by Ola Faro, a partner at the firm. It accuses Farotimi of breaching several provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct for legal practitioners. The…

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Friday, pleaded not guilty to a fresh 19-count charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The former governor, who was brought before the court from Kuje prison, denied his alleged complicity in an N80.2 billion fraud. Specifically, the EFCC alleged that the defendant, who piloted the affairs of Kogi…

Nigeria suffered a widespread electricity blackout on Wednesday, the 12th time in 2024, after its national grid collapsed.The country’s national power grid is prone to frequent collapses, with the resulting power shortages proving an obstacle to economic growth and investment in Africa’s most populous nation.The World Bank estimates that the Nigerian economy loses $29 billion a year due to its unstable power supply, which causes electricity blackouts across the country.Here…

President Bola Tinubu has stated that the interest and welfare of the citizens of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger remain a priority for the leaders of ECOWAS. The President made this remark on Wednesday during a meeting with the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who was on a state visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He stressed that wisdom and diplomacy would be key to reintegrating these countries into…

When he was inaugurated for the first term on May 29, 2019, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo anchored his administration on what he called THEMES Agenda.The acronym stands for Transportation and Traffic Management, Health and Environment, Education and Technology, Making Lagos State a 21st Century Megacity, Entertainment and Tourism, and Security and Governance.The agenda guided the first term of the administration of Sanwo-Olu, the 15th Governor of Lagos State.Analysts scored…

Millwall head coach Neil Harris will depart the club following Saturday’s match against Middlesbrough. Harris, the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, returned for a second stint in February 2024 and guided the Lions to safety in the Championship. Under his leadership, they finished 13th last season after a difficult start. However, the club has struggled this season, sitting 11th and without a win in four games. In a statement, Harris expressed…

Every December, we mark three international observances that are at the heart of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership: World AIDS Day, International Anti-Corruption Day, and Human Rights Day. While distinct, these commemorations underscore a simple truth – Nigeria’s path forward requires progress on health, good governance, and human rights. The United States remains your steadfast partner on this journey. For two decades, the United States has stood with Nigeria in the fight…

In recent research at Rice University, factors were reviewed to influence human memories, acknowledging that the three missing episodic memory “w’s” (What, Where, and When) could enhance memory retention. Emotional content, personal significance, repetition, and attention are said to be the factors that help shape and retain human memories, according to the two researchers, Fernanda Morales-Calva and Stephanie Leal. Unfamiliar environments demand greater focus, making them more effective at creating…

By Reno Omokri If the people now agitating for the release of Dele Farotimi really cared for liberty and freedom, ask them what they did for Leah Sharibu, the girl who was abducted by Boko Haram, who released all of the 110 girls they abducted from Dapchi (except those who died) and refused to release Leah Sharibu because she did not give up her faith in Yeshua (Jesus Christ). Leah…

By Taiwo OyedeleSome people have expressed the view that the proposed VAT rate increase as part of the Tax Reform Bills will fuel inflation and lead to more hardship for the people. To address this issue, let’s examine the facts and answer some key questions: Question 1There are concerns that the VAT reform contained in the tax bills including the proposed increase in VAT rate will lead to inflation. Is…

President Bola Tinubu has authorized the immediate release of funds to settle pension arrears, salary increments, and other entitlements owed to retired military personnel. This decision follows two days of peaceful protests by military veterans at the Federal Ministry of Finance. Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, announced the development on Friday, expressing appreciation for the President’s timely intervention. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence’s…