The total rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State cost N43 billion, while the bridge’s Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) centre cost about N2.5 billion. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, made this known on Monday in Lagos…
By Grace Egbo A Magistrate Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on Monday ordered the remand of a social media critic, Mr Polycap Obinna Alegu, over alleged defamation of the Secretary to the Ebonyi State Government (SSG), Prof. Grace Umezurike….
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN), is reportedly facing a new investigation following the discovery of arms and ammunition at his residence in Kebbi State. According to a report published by The Nation…
The Katsina State Government has defended its move to begin processes for the release of 70 individuals accused of banditry, explaining that the action is aimed at preserving an ongoing peace initiative with armed groups operating in the state. The…
There are indications that President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing feud between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. According to Punch, Tinubu, according to a highly credible source, summoned…
A presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, has taken a swipe at former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, over his criticism of the Federal Government and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following reports of unpaid match bonuses to the Super Eagles. Onanuga’s…
A young man from Ebonyi State who refers to himself on social media as “Nose of the Gods” has stirred public conversation with a grassroots campaign urging young people in the state to rethink early marriage and having many children….
The authorities in Jersey have agreed to repatriate more than $9.5 million (£7 million) linked to so-called “tainted property” to the Nigerian government, according to the BBC. The Channel Island of Jersey is a self-governing dependency of the British Crown…
Legislative lawyers under the aegis of Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, ALDRAP, have commenced moves to recall 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including the Speaker Martin Amaewhule, over the impeachment proceedings initiated by the…
A coalition of leaders within the All Progressives Congress (APC), operating under the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM), has issued a strongly worded open letter, calling for the immediate removal of Nyesom Wike as Minister…
