Minister canvasses castration of rapists
Disturbed by increasing cases of rape, especially of minors, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, at the weekend, canvassed stiffer penalties for…
Cameroon army confirms journalist died in custody, denies torture
After calling and postponing the case over 10 times in open court and precipitating a strike by lawyers who joined the defence team to demand that their client be physically…
Nigeria may lose 24 councils to new UN state
By July 10 this year, Nigeria may lose 24 local councils, by way of ceding, to a new country to be known as United Nations Organisation (UNO) State of Cameroon…
Pressure on AGF to bury my rape case against Pastor Fatoyinbo – Busola Dakolo
Busola Dakolo has disclosed that some unnamed individuals within the corridors of power are bringing pressure to bear on the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF),…
House Speaker seeks UK’s support on repatriation of stolen funds
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has sought the support of the British Government to assist Nigeria in the repatriation of stolen funds stashed in the UK…
Blacks are most disrespected race on earth – Ex AU envoy
Former Africa Union (AU) Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, has stated that the black race is the most disrespected on earth. She was reacting to the viral…
Court adjourns Ize-Iyamu’s APC membership case to June 17
Justice Emmanuel O. Akhamiogie of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City yesterday adjourned the case for the determination of membership of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu if he is a…
Umahi shuts government activities as Coronavirus cases hit 75
Blaming the public’s disregard for interstate movement as responsible for the rising cases of COVID-19 figures in the Southeast region, Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has suspended all government activities…
Buhari revokes Frederick Agah’s candidacy, nominates Okonjo-Iweala for WTO DG
Confusion and constellation gripped Nigerian diplomatic missions across the world yesterday after President Muhammadu Buhari unceremoniously withdrew the federal government’s support for the candidacy of Ambassador Yonov Frederick Agah; and…
Under-fire African Development Bank boss facing new graft probe
The African Development Bank on Thursday launched an independent inquiry into allegations of embezzlement and preferential treatment against its embattled president Akinwumi Adesina, who is seeking re-election in August, its…