By Ayomide Otitoju The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. (NBET) over the alleged mismanagement of N128 billion in public funds. In a statement on Sunday, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said the suit, filed at the Federal…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s resignation from the party, describing it as a betrayal of the mandate entrusted to him by the people. In a statement released on Saturday and signed by NNPP National Publicity Secretary Ladipo…
By Ayomide Otitoju A fire has gutted a building in the Mile 2 area of Lagos, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) said the structure, located within the Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate, was still being attended to as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. In a statement on its…
A man shot by federal immigration agents during an operation in Minneapolis has died, the city’s police chief confirmed on Saturday, marking the second fatal shooting involving federal agents in the city in less than three weeks. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a statement that the man was armed but provided limited…
By Ayomide otitoju The killing of a United States citizen by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on Saturday has sparked fresh protests and renewed calls from local leaders for the Trump administration to halt its immigration enforcement operation in the city. Federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse, during…
By Ayomide Otitoju Barely 24 hours after announcing his resignation from the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has relieved his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Mr. Sunusi Surajo, of his appointment, further intensifying the political upheaval in the state. Surajo, a former chairman of Madobi Local Government Area and a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State’s growing reputation as a preferred destination for residents, investors, and tourists is largely due to sustained investments in security and critical infrastructure, the state government has said. Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Media and Publicity, made the remarks during an interview on Silverbird Television on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, asserting that Nigeria has regained a frontline role in regional and global policy discussions. A statement from his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe…
By Ayomide Otitoju The House of Representatives Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws has confirmed that unauthorized changes were made to some tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns about constitutional breaches and legislative integrity. The committee disclosed the findings in an interim report…
