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Court orders arrest of Prof Mahmood Yakubu for contempt

Mahmood Yakubu and Tinubu By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi of a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the arrest and imprisonment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu for disobeying the court’s judgement. Recall that Professor Yakubu just stepped down as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, having completed […]

Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan “missing” as Tinubu holds Council of State meeting

By Oladipo Abiola President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, presided over the Council of State meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Naija News gathered that President Tinubu arrived for the meeting at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, at about 1:30 p.m. However, according to Daily Trust, former Head of State […]

Robbery gang behind death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu, arrested – Police • *…We shared N200,000 each” – Suspects

By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja The FCT Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the attack that claimed the lives of Arise News staff member Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartment, Gishiri village, Katampe District, Abuja. Operatives of the Scorpion Squad led by ACP […]

Alleged romance with Dino Melaye: Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade, celebrates N20m court victory

By Racheal Ayodele Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade, has celebrated her victory in a defamation suit against a Nigerian news platform. The legal victory came nearly two years after Adunni Ade was named among “six popular Nigerian celebrities” accused of dating Senator Dino Melaye. Reacting to the report, Adunni Ade, who tagged the news as false, […]

I took him to Tanzania, Senegal, the rest he did himself – Obasanjo reveals how he helped Dangote succeed

By Seun Opejobi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, disclosed how he helped Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote to make it in business. Obasanjo disclosed that after creating an enabling environment to ensure that Dangote built his cement factory in Nigeria, he took him to Tanzania, Senegal, and other African countries. Speaking at the Bauchi […]

How we busted Nnaji’s academic certificate fraud, by PT Editor-in-Chief

The Editor-in-Chief and Chief Operating Officer of Premium Times Newspaper, Musikilu Mojeed, has revealed how the media outlet uncovered the academic certificate fraud allegedly perpetrated by the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Tuesday night, Mojeed disclosed that the investigation began after a whistleblower alerted […]

FG declares NAIA first fully cashless airport in Nigeria

By Nnasom David The Federal Government has declared the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, as Nigeria’s first fully cashless airport. This follows the nationwide rollout of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) “Operation Go Cashless” initiative. According to Kuku, the card offers a single wallet for multiple registered users, instant transaction notifications, an […]

On Ashleigh Plummer, Super Falcon defender, playing in Saudi league – some regrets

Emma Smith BBC Sport journalist When the offer came in from Saudi Arabia, Ashleigh Plumptre’s first instinct was to say no. In 2023 the defender’s contract was coming to an end at childhood club Leicester City and she was looking for a new project, something to inspire her and where she would feel valued as […]

Tinubu urges Southeast politicians to emulate late Michael Okpara’s politics

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, charged the South-east political class to emulate the brand of inclusive politics played by the Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, late Dr Michael Okpara. Tinubu gave the charge, when he inaugurated the renovated and retrofitted Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia. The president, represented by the Minister of Works, Senator […]

Rivers Gov. Fubara, returns from suspension, dissolves cabinet, sacks political appointees

Fubara dissolves cabinet, sacks political appointees By Oladipo Abiola The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked all Commissioners and other public office holders affected by the recent Supreme Court judgment on affairs in the state. The Governor, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, announced that the dissolution […]

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