Tag: Investigation

Kehinde Fajobi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) explained its position on the ongoing crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday, attributing its lack of intervention to conflicting court rulings. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting with media executives at INEC headquarters in Abuja, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu addressed increasing calls for…

In a significant development for education in Rivers State, the government has officially begun implementing a new retirement policy for teachers, raising the retirement age from 60 to 65 years and extending the maximum length of service from 35 to 40 years. The decision, effective as of September 23, 2024, aligns with the Federal Government’s…

Major General Olufemi Oluyede officially assumed his responsibilities as the Acting Chief of Army Staff (Ag COAS) at a ceremony held on November 1, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. This appointment follows the directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who appointed Major General Oluyede on October 30, 2024, while the substantive Chief of Army…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $2.045 million, seven high-value properties, and two share certificates linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. In a ruling on Friday, presiding Judge Deinde Dipeolu confirmed that neither Emefiele nor any other interested party challenged the interim…

The ongoing detention of minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests has sparked widespread condemnation across Nigeria. The arrest and subsequent treatment of these youths, who were protesting against government policies perceived as detrimental to their livelihoods, have drawn ire from human rights organizations, political leaders, and concerned citizens. Prominent political figures, including Peter Obi and…

President Bola Tinubu has declared that the controversial tax reform bills will remain in the National Assembly, pushing back against a recommendation from the National Economic Council (NEC) calling for their withdrawal to allow for further consultation. The bills, introduced to revamp Nigeria’s tax structure, have stirred debate, with critics voicing concerns over their potential…

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Victor Oko-Jumbo, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election to fill 27 vacant Assembly seats. The call came during a press conference held on Friday in Oko-Jumbo’s office in Port Harcourt, where he addressed members of the press. “On behalf of…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says Nigeria has yet to announce a date for Mpox vaccinations rollout, even as cases keep surging across Africa. The organisation noted that presently, Mpox cases in the continent have risen to more than 500 per cent from last year’s record. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, Chief…

Kehinde Fajobi Amnesty International has called on the Federal Government to immediately release minors detained since August for participating in #EndBadGovernance protests. The arrests and subsequent detention of these youths, which included several underage individuals, have stirred widespread outrage, with images and videos from the court proceedings circulating online. Four of the detained—Usman Fatihu (21),…

Kehinde Fajobi On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to 76 defendants, including at least 28 minors, accused of terrorism, treason, and related charges tied to the August #EndBadGovernance protests. Brought to court from detention, many defendants appeared visibly malnourished and unkempt. During the proceedings, four defendants—Usman Fatihu (21), Muhammed Yahaya (14),…

Nigerians continue to express concerns over the relentless surge in the prices of foodstuffs and other edibles, especially with the yuletide approaching. Some residents of Abuja, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday, stated that the prices of most food items are unaffordable for the average citizen. While some…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has expressed outrage over the treatment of seventy-six protesters from the #EndBadGovernance movement, who appeared for arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. The protesters, who have been detained since August, face a ten-count charge including alleged treason and…

Kehinde Fajobi Seventy-six protesters from the #EndBadGovernance movement appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment on Friday before Justice Obiora Egwuatu. The group, detained since August, faces a ten-count charge, including alleged treason, conspiracy to destabilise Nigeria, and other related offences under sections 96 and 97 of the Penal Code Act. During…

Kehinde Fajobi The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has criticised the ongoing tensions between Rivers State Governor Sir Siminialayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, pledging to protect national assets in the Niger Delta amid the political dispute. In a statement from Port Harcourt on Friday, MEND spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo condemned…

Hip-hop icon Nicki Minaj confidently crowned herself the “Queen of Rap” when asked about her Halloween costume plans. The artist didn’t hesitate to own the title in her response. “The same thing I was last year…The Queen of Rap,” she said. Her statement has ignited a wave of varied responses across social media. Over the…

Nigerian musician David Adeleke, widely recognized as Davido, expressed that Africa’s ongoing cultural revival has significantly enhanced the continent’s global image. He highlighted how the worldwide success of Afrobeats, African cuisine, and culture has boosted respect for Africans across the Western world. In a recent interview with Kiss Fresh UK, Davido shared, “This summer, I…

Kehinde Fajobi The death toll from the catastrophic flash floods in eastern Spain reached 158 on Thursday, with rescue teams continuing their search for those still missing. Authorities warned the disaster, which struck after a year’s worth of rain fell in just eight hours, may become Europe’s deadliest storm-related event in over 50 years. The…

Kehinde Fajobi A bill requiring the president to attach portfolios to ministerial nominations has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. This legislation also mandates state governors to include portfolios in their lists of commissioner nominees. Sponsored by Eugene Dibiagwu (APC, Imo), the proposed constitutional amendment aims to revise sections 147 and…

Kehinde Fajobi Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President on Public Communications and Orientation, praised President Bola Tinubu for his crucial role in the emergence of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Dare noted that Buhari’s victory in the 2015 presidential election was largely due to the collaboration between Tinubu’s…

President Bola Tinubu emphasized the importance of leveraging Nigeria’s long-standing relations with France, China, and Denmark to achieve economic benefits for citizens, particularly in education, health, and infrastructure. He made this assertion during a ceremony in Abuja where he received Letters of Credence from the new ambassadors of these countries. In his remarks, Tinubu expressed…