DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS REVEALS FRESH MOVES TO EXTRADITE SIMON EKPA The Federal Government has said it will take action against Simon Ekpa, the leader of the Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE), who recently announced plans to declare the Biafra Republic on December 2, 2024. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed that the government would respond appropriately through …

NLC PRESIDENT, AJAERO, FACES POLICE PROBE OVER ALLEGED TERRORISM FINANCING The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, is set to appear before the Nigeria Police today for questioning over allegations of terrorism financing, criminal conspiracy, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. Ajaero, who received a formal invitation from the police on August 19, 2024, will be accompanied by …

LONDON POLICE CONFIRM NEW INVESTIGATION ON EKWEREMADU The Metropolitan Police are conducting a new investigation connected to the case of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to 10 years in a British prison last year for human trafficking. This revelation emerged in the recently released documentary Daniel vs Ekweremadu, directed by award-winning filmmaker Chude Jideonwo. Part …

EMIR OF GOBIR KILLING: FULANI VS HAUSA A tragic event unfolded in Sokoto State on Tuesday when the Emir of Gobir, Isa Bawa, was kidnapped. His abductors demanded a ransom of N60 million. Relatives, with the help of influential figures, including Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, were reportedly close to raising the funds.However, before the ransom could be paid, …

PRESIDENCY EXPLAINS BICHI’S REMOVAL AS DSS BOSS, ACCUSES HIM OF SABOTAGE President Bola Tinubu removed Yusuf Bichi as Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) due to alleged sabotage of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu’s efforts to combat terrorism, The Guardian reports. Sources revealed that Ribadu felt Bichi was hindering his coordination of the President’s directives to address security …

NEW PRESIDENTIAL JET FOR A HUNGRY NATION – DAILY TRUST EDITORIAL We heartily congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the delivery, at last, of his new presidential jet, reportedly worth $100 million or about N150 billion. The president can now travel around the world for important state functions without the sort of fears for his security associated with his now …

IRATE YOUTHS ATTACK FEDERAL LAWMAKER, CLAIM HE ABANDONED THEM AFTER ELECTION The Member representing Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Hon. Adamu Hashimu Ranga, was almost mobbed by irate youths who attacked his car in Ningi on Sunday. The Federal Lawmaker, who was elected in 2023 under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had joined prominent sons of …

McUS ECONOMIST SLAMS TINUBU OVER MULTI-MILLIOM-DOLLAR JET PURCHASE AMID HARDSHIP, SOARING INFLATION An American professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, Steve Hanke, has criticised Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu for purchasing a new presidential jet amidst the country’s economic challenges. Hanke’s criticism comes in light of Tinubu’s recent acquisition of a $150 million Airbus A330 private jet, which the …

I WAS ACCUSED OF PLANNING A COUP AFTER KENYA VISIT – OBASANJO Elder statesman and former Nigerian president has said that he was once accused of planning a coup just for visiting an African country. Chief Obasanjo shared the story after the Kenyan trip. He said, the visit landed him in trouble in his country as he was accused of …

NEW SUPER EAGLES COACH WAS SACKED BY STUGURT IN 2023, HAS NO NATIONAL TEAM COACHING EXPERIENCE There are growing concerns in the Nigerian football community over the appointment of Bruno Labbadia as the new Super Eagles coach, given his controversial past and lack of national team coaching experience. SaharaReporters had reported the appointment of the German tactician on Tuesday morning …

PRESIDENT TINUBU TO EMBARK ON ANOTHER FOREIGN TRIP, JETS OUT TO CHINA Fresh from his recent trip to France, President Bola Tinubu is gearing up for another international trip, this time to China. Scheduled for the first week of September, the state visit will coincide with the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, where President Tinubu will engage in high-level discussions …

WE’LL CLOSE ANY FILLING STATION SELLING FUEL AT N1,000 PER LITRE – NMDPRA The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has threatened to take action against filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved price. The agency regretted that it received reports of some stations operated by independent marketers are selling PMS for N900 and N1000 …

PETER OBI BLASTS TINUBU’S GOVT OVER ARREST, DETENTION OF JOURNALISTS, WANTS IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF PIDOM Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticized the federal government for the ongoing arrest and detention of journalists who expose corruption. He warned that if this trend continues, Nigeria could descend into a Banana Republic. Obi expressed concern over the government’s …

POLICE ARREST NLC BOOKSHOP EMPLOYEE OVER ALLEGED LINKS TO HUNGER PROTESTS The Inspector General of Police’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT) on Monday evening arrested Adeyemi Abayomi Abiodun, an employee of Iva Valley Bookshop, in a continued crackdown linked to the #EndBadGovernance protests. The bookshop, located at Labour House in Abuja and run by Mr Drew Povey, has recently been under …

GOV FUBARA UNDER PRESSURE TO LEAVE PDP Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State is facing growing pressure to leave the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) amid ongoing political battles with former governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The tension between the two has led to speculation that Fubara may defect to another political party ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections. …