The Nigerian Military has come under strong criticism over the attack and killing of military officers at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna. A security consultant, Dickson Osagie, said the attack on the NDA should not have happened if the authorities had put in place the right response strategy. Osagie said all hope is not lost, as…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the request by the Department of State Services to extend the detention of four persons linked to Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. The four persons mentioned in the DSS’ motion are among twelve persons who were arrested when DSS operatives invaded Igboho’s home…
On the foreign scene, Zambia’s newly elected President, Hakainde Hichilema has taken his oath of office in front of cheering crowds at Heroes Stadium in the capital, Lusaka. Hichilema told thousands of jubilant supporters that he will rebuild the economy, restore respect for human rights and alleviate poverty. He recalled that his victory marked Zambia’s third peaceful…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has announced plans to start the process for a new revenue sharing formula for the federal, state, and local governments. The commission’s Chairman, Elias Mba told newsmen in Abuja that the new revenue sharing formula will be fair and just to the three tiers of government. Mba said under the…
A police officer identified as Inspector John Iretibe has appeared before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality and Restitution in an attempt to clear his name over an allegation of murder. Inspector Iretibe, who is also known as Tallest, is accused of killing one Mustapha Murruf at the Ajangbadi area of Lagos State…
Lawmakers of the Kebbi State House of Assembly have impeached their Speaker, Abdulmumeen Kamba, and his Deputy, Muhammad Buhari-Aleiro. Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Culture, Muhammad Tukur, announced after closed door sitting that twenty out of twenty-four members voted in support of the impeachment. Tukur said the House also elected Muhammad Abubakar-Lolo of the…