Former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a suit against the Kaduna State House of Assembly over allegations that his eight-year administration embezzled N432 billion. Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai’s spokesperson said in a statement he posted on his X handle on Wednesday that the former governor was personally at the court to sign the affidavit…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the federal is committed to ensuring a safe environment for journalists, noting that a free press is essential for a thriving democracy. Speaking during the presentation of a book titled, “Writing for Media and Monetising It” by the Senior Vice Chairman and Editor-in-Chief…
Kenyan President, William Ruto, withdraws bill on tax increase after violent protests Kenyan President, William Ruto says he will withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax hikes after deadly protests which saw parliament set ablaze on Tuesday. In an address to the nation, he said it was clear that Kenyans “want nothing” to do with…
The deputy comptroller in charge of revenue at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Essien Etop Andrew, is dead. Andrew slumped and died on Tuesday when he appeared before members of the house of representatives committee on public account. He was rushed to the national assembly clinic where he was confirmed dead. Chairman of the committee,…
Plateau State government has banned churches and mosques from blocking roads during worship. The government also demanded all worship centres to provide approvals of their worship places issued by the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) or face penalties. Blocking of roads by churches and mosques is a common feature in the state, especially, in Jos…
The federal capital territory (FCT) police command has arrested four suspected killers of Brig.Gen.Uwem Udokwere (rtd). Udokwere was murdered on Saturday in a robbery attack at his residence in Lokogoma estate, Abuja. Addressing a press conference on Monday, the FCT police commissioner, Benneth Igweh, said two of the suspects are at large. The arrested suspects…
