Aaron Greenspan, the American plaintiff suing the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the release of decades-old records connected to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asked a federal judge in Washington, DC, for permission to formally question Tinubu and a US lobbying firm paid by the Nigerian government over repeated cyberattacks on his…
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Centre for the Promotion of Public Enterprise (CPPE) has called for a decisive shift from chronic import dependence to a competitive domestic refining ecosystem, warning that unchecked Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) imports could undermine Nigeria’s refining industry and energy security. The Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf,…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey, has intensified efforts to secure urgent relief and rehabilitation support for staff members whose residences and properties were devastated by recent flooding at the University’s Calabar Campus. In an urgent appeal to the Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Uyo,…
The Imole Campaign Council has proposed state honours and official recognition for victims of electoral violence and killings across Osun State, saying the gesture would acknowledge the sacrifices of supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke who were allegedly attacked during the ongoing governorship campaign. In a statement posted on its Facebook page on Thursday and signed…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service has brought new charges against social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate and is seeking their extradition after they were arrested in Miami on Saturday night. The CPS said it…
R&B singer R. Kelly has formally asked United States President Donald Trump to commute his 31-year prison sentence imposed for racketeering, sex trafficking and child sexual abuse-related offences, according to a report by The Guardian on Thursday. Documents released this week by the Office of the Pardon Attorney show that Kelly, whose full name is…
A retired judge of the Federal High Court and former Second Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Justice Taiwo Taiwo, has endorsed the use of the National Identification Number to verify lawyers eligible to vote in NBA elections, saying the measure would enhance transparency and restore confidence in the association’s electoral process. Justice Taiwo…
Metro Anambra governor Soludo Quick Read Specifically, Mefor urged people of Anambra state to provide information to government on fake pastors involved in any act that endangered lives and peace of communities or misleads the people in the state. By Joy Mbachi Anambra State Government has called on residents of the state to join hands…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for an urgent security reforms across schools in the state following the abduction of over 40 of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area on 15 May. The resolution followed a motion moved by the member representing Ibadan South-West State Constituency II and chairman of house…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has approached the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Nyanya for a date to arraign Anita Anurika Odom, a senior staff member of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), for forgery of academic certificates. Senior ICPC sources told SaharaReporters that Mrs Odom earlier approached a…
