The Presidency has officially dismissed circulating rumors suggesting the removal of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The claims, which gained traction on social media, alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had replaced Yakubu with Professor Bashiru Olamilekan. In a statement released on Monday, O’tega…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has returned to Abuja after a highly productive two-day visit to Tanzania, where he attended the East African Energy Summit and delivered a keynote address on regional energy collaboration and sustainable development. The trip underscored Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Tanzania and…

Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday rejected the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) request to arraign former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, without his lawyers present.   Bello was brought to court by the EFCC to face charges related to a new case. However,…

In a significant move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Jami’u Abiola, son of the late Chief Moshood Abiola, as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. This appointment, effective from November 14, 2024, was announced by Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the…

In a dramatic turn of events, the Osun State Government has ordered the immediate arrest of Moses Lohor, the head of the state’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad, along with his team members. This directive follows allegations of attempted murder and unprofessional conduct. Governor Ademola Adeleke confirmed that the Inspector General of Police,…