A prosecution witness has told the court that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello was not involved in the property deals under investigation. An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness on Tuesday testified that Yahaya Bello had no role in the property transactions linked to the ongoing alleged money laundering case against the former…
Olatuji Disu, inspector-general of police (IGP), has assured personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) that the proposed creation of state police will not affect their jobs, ranks, pensions, or career progression. Disu gave the assurance while addressing concerns among officers over ongoing discussions on state policing and its implications for the future of the…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says his administration would be willing to engage in dialogue with individuals or groups genuinely committed to peace, while taking decisive action against those determined to continue criminal activities. Obi spoke during an interview with Rufai Oseni of Arise Television while outlining his approach to…
Polish authorities have launched a murder investigation after a Russian dissident artist was gunned down near the Belarusian border. A Russian artist and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin has been shot dead in eastern Poland in what investigators describe as an execution-style killing. The victim, identified as Robert Kuzovkov, was widely known by his…
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies says security operatives swiftly contained the incident. The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has confirmed an attack by gunmen on its premises, assuring the public that the situation was promptly brought under control. In a statement, the institute said investigations into the incident are…
A verdict that shook a palace and scarred a family — delivered on a Monday morning in Oslo. Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison by Oslo District Court. He was not present in the…
FG panel reveals Bobrisky allegedly enjoyed special prison privileges in Kirikiri, including a soundproof cell, mobile phones, private meals, and frequent visitors during his jail term. The Federal Government’s investigative panel has revealed fresh details about the treatment given to popular crossdresser, Bobrisky, during his prison stay. According to the report, Bobrisky enjoyed several special…
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will never negotiate the release of terrorists in custody in exchange for kidnapped victims, following the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar in captivity. In a statement issued on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu expressed shock over the…
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar has died while being held by bandits, Katsina State Government confirms. Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State two weeks ago, has died in captivity. The Katsina State Government announced his death on Saturday, saying the former army officer died from complications related…
Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff (CDS), says Nigeria’s battle against banditry, terrorism and other forms of insecurity cannot be won without the active support and cooperation of citizens. Speaking at the Democracy Day edition of The Platform, a civic engagement programme organised by Poju Oyemade in Lagos, Musa said criminal groups continue to thrive…
