CJN disowns Shehu Sani over bribery claims
Nigeria’s chief justice, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has denied ever knowing former senator Shehu Sani, who is being investigated for alleged extortion and bribery by the anti-graft agency, the Economic and…
Oil hits $70 a barrel as Iran-US tension rattles supply markets
Oil prices rose a further 2 per cent on Monday, pushing Brent above $70 a barrel, as rhetoric from the United States, Iran and Iraq fanned tensions in the Middle…
US Cautions Citizens in Nigeria amid rising Iran tension
Due to recent world events, the United States government has cautioned Americans to reconsider or review their personal security measures while travelling to or across Nigeria. “Be aware of your…
Saraki Family Secures Court Injunction against Further Demolition of Property
The family of a former Senate Leader, the late Dr. Abubakakar Olusola Saraki yesterday said it had secured court injunction from the state high court against any further demolition of…
US-Iran Crisis: Why $31m daily oil windfall may not benefit Nigerians
Nigerians may not benefit from the higher oil revenue the country is making due to the rising price caused by the raging face-off between the United States and Iran. Oil…
Crisis looms after demolition of property of Saraki’s father
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday condemned what it described as the “unwarranted and vindictive demolition” of a property linked to former Senate President Bukola Saraki. A bulldozer accompanied…
AGF rationalises prolonged dtention of Dasuki, Sowore
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) yesterday insisted that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was constitutionally right in detaining former National Security Adviser,…
Oshiomhole meets Buhari, accuses PDP of engendering third term agenda crisis
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has accused the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of throwing up the idea of a third term agenda…
DSS arrests suspect for creating and sharing fake video of Buhari’s wedding
The Department of State Services has arrested a 32-year-old man, Kabiru Mohammed for creating and distributing fake videos depicting President Muhammadu Buhari wedding the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed and…
Buhari condems Attack on Kogi Community that killed 19, Razed Houses
President Muhammadu Buhari last night in Abuja condemned the murder of 19 persons by unknown gunmen in Tawari community in Kogi State. This was as the State Governor, Yahaya Bello…