Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, dies at 50
Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, has died at the age of 50, the Federal Government has confirmed. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign…
China denies ship seized by US contained ‘gift’ for Iran
China on Wednesday once again denied claims that a vessel intercepted by the United States was carrying a “gift” from Beijing to Iran, following accusations made a day earlier by…
Alleged Coup: Ex-Minister Sylva, retired general, others to be arraigned today
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count treason charge against six persons accused of involvement in a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu through a coup d’état.…
Delta arraigns 18 for environmental offences, 17 convicted
The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency has arraigned 18 persons and corporate bodies over various environmental offences, securing the conviction of 17 offenders, while one defendant was discharged. PUNCH…
No Iran delegation sent to US talks yet as truce expiry nears
Iran said Tuesday it has not yet sent a delegation for new peace talks with the United States, as the temporary ceasefire which paused the Middle East war was set…
ICPC disowns viral ₦50bn bribe video, warns of legal action
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has dismissed as false a viral video alleging a ₦50 billion bribery scandal, describing the content as fabricated and, in parts,…
NDLEA destroys 15-ton cannabis farm, recovers 119kg in Cross River
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with troops of the Nigerian Army 13 Brigade, have destroyed a six-hectare cannabis farmland containing 15,000kg (15 tons) of…
UNN VC Spotted at APC Stakeholders Meeting in Enugu North
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, has been seen at the APC Stakeholders Meeting held in Enugu North Senatorial Zone. This development is coming…
APC Fires Back, Backs Tinubu’s Reforms
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to critics of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that his administration’s reforms are delivering meaningful results and positively impacting the country. This position…
SERAP gives FG 48 hours to withdraw NBC’s unlawful directive targeting broadcasters
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Malagi, and the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC to immediately…