The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is to arraign former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai at the federal high court on Tuesday in Kaduna. In a statement on Monday in Abuja, the commission said the charges, which were filed on March 18, border on alleged conversion of and possession of public…
Bandits have reportedly invaded Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state, abducting some of the worshippers. The Joint security operatives in the area, were however, said to have rescued three of the abducted victims. The attack reportedly occurred on Sunday morning during church service, causing panic among…
The Northern Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF) has called on governments at all levels to intensify efforts to address the growing security challenges in the country and implement sustainable economic policies to ease the hardship faced by Nigerians. Chairman of the forum, Elder Sunday Oibe, made the appeal on Sunday in a message felicitating with Muslims…
The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones alongside around 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support to the Nigerian military in its ongoing fight against insurgents across the northern region. The deployment, according to reports by Reuters, was requested by Nigerian authorities to help identify, track, and respond to terrorist threats…
The Plateau chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Peter Tongshep, its Southern Zone Chairman for leading a faction of the party backed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike. He was suspended by the Tanimu Turaki led faction of the PDP in the state. Tongshep was returned as the State…
By Joseph Kwewum In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves across the African football landscape, the Confederation of African Football on Tuesday night announced that it had stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco, hosts of the tournament. The decision, which comes three months after the conclusion…
