Dino Melaye dumps PDP, says party impotent
Dino Melaye, the former Kogi west senator, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Melaye’s decision to quit the party is outlined in a letter dated July 4, and…
Appeal court affirms Aiyedatiwa’s election as Ondo governor
A court of appeal in Akure has affirmed the election of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as governor of Ondo state. Delivering judgment on Thursday, a three-member panel of the court struck…
Trump declares Venezuelan president, 2 others wanted for alleged drug trafficking, places $65m bounty
The Trump administration has placed Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro and two of his top allies on its most wanted list, accusing them of leading an international drug-trafficking network. In…
PETROAN urges Tinubu to privatise Port Harcourt refinery
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has asked President Bola Tinubu to approve the privatisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, saying it would drive efficiency,…
Tinubu extends tenure of customs CG Bashir Adeniyi by one year
President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Bashir Adeniyi, comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), by one year. In a statement, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the…
Benue Gov dissolves cabinet, sacks all commissioners, Chief of Staff
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday, dissolved the State Executive Council. But he retained only the office of Chief of Staff, which will now be occupied…
Peter Obi would win northern states if he returns to PDP – Jerry Gana
A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prof. Jerry Gana, has claimed that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi would defeat any contender in Nigeria’s northern states if…
Report: FG eyes N796bn annually from 5% petrol surcharge, consumers kick
The Federal Government may rake in N796bn annually from the introduction of a five per cent surcharge on locally produced and imported petrol, based on its new tax policy…
Alleged $1.04m fraud: Court refuses Ajudua fresh bail application
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, yesterday, refused the fresh bail application by serial fraud suspect, Fred Ajudua. Ajudua, a lawyer, is standing trial…
FG to introduce drug tests for tertiary institutions students
In a bid to end the drug abuse scourge among Nigerian youths, the Federal Government has disclosed that plans have been concluded to begin drug integrity tests for new and…
