Ukraine war: Ukraine troops at Mariupol steel plant ‘will not lay down weapons’ – as Zelenskyy claims Ukraine would have ‘ended the war’ with access to weapons
A Ukrainian commander has said forces in Mariupol “will not lay down our weapons” as fighting against Russian forces continues – as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed Ukraine would have “ended the war” by now if they had enough weapons. Major Serhiy Volyna, of the 36th separate marine brigade, said his
EFCC detains Ex-Governor Al-Makura’s son over suspicious N130million property
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has grilled a son of former Governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, over a suspicious purchase of property worth N130million. Sources at the commission with firsthand information on the matter told Premium Times that the 24-year-old Amir Al-Makura paid N96million cash “in
Dubai-based Aisha Buhari quietly returns, says Nigeria needs Prayer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Aisha Buhari, has silently made her return to Nigeria. The first lady stepped out Tuesday night to host wives of service chiefs and other top government functionaries to a Ramadan breaking of the fast at the State House, Abuja. She called on Muslim faithful to
Update: Kidnapped DELSU lecturer dies a day after regaining freedom
A lecturer with the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Professor Ovaborhene Idamoyibo, who was kidnapped last week has died. Adaeventsnews reported that the The Head of Music Department was abducted on April 9, at Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state, while on his way back
Soyinka lambasts Buhari for pardoning ex-governors Dariye, Nyame jailed for multibillion-naira theft
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari for granting presidential pardons to former governors Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame who were jailed for stealing billions of naira. The Council of State last Thursday granted state pardons to former governors of Plateau and Taraba states, Joshua Dariye
Blasts near Kabul schools kill at least six civilians, hurt 11
Explosions targeting educational institutions killed at least six people, including students, and injured 11 on April 19 in a mostly Shia neighbourhood of Afghanistan’s capital city, police said. The blasts, which occurred in rapid succession, were being investigated and more casualties were feared, according to Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran
Stock market investors gain N5bn on bulls return
The stock market last week staged a comeback from the rout of the previous week as investors reacted positively to MTN Nigeria’s Payment Service. Bank (PSB) licence approval amid bargain hunting across stocks with attractive entry prices. Consequently, the domestic bourse traded positively in all sessions with investors gaining N5
Bayelsa Governor, Diri knocks Buhari over insecurity, says Nigeria safer under ex-President Jonathan
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has said insecurity in Nigeria is worse at the moment than it was in 2015 when the All Progressives Congress (APC) took over power in Nigeria. Muhammdu Buhari of the APC succeeded Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 as President. Diri, therefore, called on the Nigerian
Disband EFCC, ICPC rather than embarrass them- Governor Wike tells President Buhari
The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has asked President Buhari to disband all the anti-corruption agencies such as ICPC, EFCC, and others in the country as his recent pardon of convicted former governors shows their efforts in prosecuting corrupt individuals is not well appreciated. Last week, President
Osun monarch, Olukoyi of Ikoyi kingdom passes on
The Olukoyi of Ikoyi, Oba Yisau Oyetunji Bamitale has passed on. Oba Yisau Bamitale Oyetunji Otunla, whose domain is in Isokan South Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikoyi, reportedly passed on, Monday, April 18, after a brief illness. The late monarch ruled for 35 years having ascended the throne