Treasonable Felony charge: Kanu files fresh application for bail

The embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh application to be released on bail, pending the determination of the treasonable felony charge the Federal Government preferred against him. Kanu’s lawyer, Mr. Alloy…

Lagos to deploy 10,000 neighbourhood officials for state police — Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says Lagos State is ready for the creation of state police, adding that the state boasts of at least 10,000 men to be immediately deployed once the Federal Government and the National Assembly firm up constitutional provisions…

Despite FG’s clampdown: dollar hits N1,900; pound, N2,250

The naira Tuesday slid further at the parallel market in spite of the clampdown the federal government ordered on foreign exchange market speculators. Bureau De Change (BDC) hubs were raided in Abuja, Lagos and Kano and some operators were arrested.…

Quarantine service begins clampdown on food smugglers, hoarders

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, on Monday, joined in clamping down on hoarders and smugglers of food items and other agricultural produce, as it announced the deployment of more officers to Nigeria’s land and sea borders. It said the move…

FG begins payment of ASUU’s withheld salaries

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the withheld salaries of academics under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, PUNCH Online has learnt. Multiple sources in the academic sector confirmed the development to our correspondent in…

Sowore: I haven’t seen my wife in 5 years 

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore, says he has not seen his wife for five years. He revealed this while reacting to the recent court verdict that ordered the Federal…

We are confident in your lifting AFCON title – FG to Super Eagles

The Federal Government has expressed the confidence in the ability of the Super Eagles to emerge victorious and bring home the 2023 African Nations Cup trophy. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this while commending…

We’re worried by rising living costs, Niger, Kano protests – FG

The Federal Government has expressed worry over the rising prices of food and commodities in the country, which led to protests in Niger and Kano, respectively. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun spoke during…

‘We can’t say for sure,’ Youth Minister speaks on raising corps members’ allowance 

The Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, says it is not certain that the Federal Government will increase the monthly allowance of serving members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Bio-Ibrahim, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday…

Man ‘decapitates dad before holding up head in YouTube video’

A man is accused of beheading his own father and showed off his severed head in a YouTube video. Justin Mohn has been arrested after his dad Michael, 68, was found dead at their home in Levittown, Pennsylvania. He says…

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