U.S. President Joe Biden has approved $567 million in defense assistance for Taiwan, the White House announced on Sunday, as China intensifies political and military pressure on the self-governed island. Although the United States does not officially recognize Taiwan diplomatically, it remains a critical partner and primary supplier of military equipment to Taipei—a fact that…
Abubakar Umar, the sixth prosecution witness in the trial of former Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam, detailed before the Federal High Court in Abuja how he converted ₦3.1 billion sent to him by Suswam into $15.8 million, which he then delivered in cash to the ex-governor’s Maitama residence. The trial is presided over by Justice…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday assured Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, of his unwavering support, stating that Okpebholo will not walk alone when he assumes office. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this pledge while receiving Okpebholo at Lagos House, Marina, during a ‘Thank You Visit’ following the senator’s victory in the…
A human rights activist from Zamfara State, Abubakar Dahiru, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, calling for an investigation into former Governor and current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over allegations of involvement in kidnappings and banditry. The suit, filed by Dahiru’s legal representative, Ojonimi Apeh, names the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, 2024, a public holiday in celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the government, extending congratulations to Nigerians both at home and abroad. In a statement issued Friday by Permanent Secretary Dr….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, in Abuja over allegations of misappropriating N9.3 billion in state funds. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest but declined to provide further details on the case. Ishaku, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, faces 15 charges, including…
The House of Representatives has summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyode, to address bribery allegations leveled against the commission. A letter dated September 27, 2024, from the Joint Committees of the House, invited Olukoyode and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service to appear on Monday, September…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed seven new executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), according to a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The appointees include Ayo Adewuyi, who was reappointed as Executive Director of News, and Barrister Ibrahim Aliyu as Executive Director of Special…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, and his wife, Pastor Foluke Adeboye, joined President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in honoring Bishop David Oyedepo as he celebrated his 70th birthday. In a heartfelt message on social media, the Adeboyes praised Oyedepo’s unwavering commitment to faith…