Author: Akintayo Adams

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in the amount of ₦10 billion, with two sureties in like sum. While ruling on a bail application by the defendant, Justice Omotosho held that the sureties must own properties in Abuja with a minimum value of ₦750 million. The court also required that sureties submit certified land documents to the court along with a three-year tax levy. Additionally, the court mandated that the defendants submit bank statements and international passports to the court. Alternatively, the court held that…

President Bola Tinubu has named the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate, Professor Olúwọlé Akinwande ‘Wole’ Soyinka. Tinubu announced this in a letter he wrote to the iconic figure in commemoration of his 90th birthday. “I am pleased to join admirers around the world in celebrating the 90th birthday of Nigeria’s iconic son and the world-renowned Professor Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde, famously known as Wole Soyinka. “Tomorrow the 13th July will be the climax of the series of local and international activities held in his honour. To underscore the global relevance of the literary giant, a symposium, along…

A school in Busa Buji community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has collapsed. Many students are currently trapped. According to witnesses, the building housing Saint Academy caved in around 11 am, on Friday, leaving students who were writing exams trapped. Rescue operations are ongoing, and security personnel, including soldiers and police, have arrived at the scene. The collapse trapped more than 70 pupils, witnesses said, transforming a peaceful educational environment into a scene of chaos. So far, 12 people have been pulled out dead while dozens of others injured in the collapse have been rushed to…

Sèyí Mákindé, Governor of Oyo State has declared that it is a big shame that Nigeria cannot feed itself. He said this while receiving National Executive Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by its President, Chris Iziguzo on Thursday in Ibadan, the state capital. Makinde was invested as Grand Patron of NUJ, Oyo State Council at the meeting. “It is a big shame for this country that we cannot feed ourselves. We should go back to those things that will allow us to bring confidence back to our people and to ensure that this country is back…

Hundreds of terrorists, criminals, and drug traffickers have escaped from Koutoukalé prison in Niger Republic. The prison, located near the capital city of Niamey, was the scene of a violent mutiny on Thursday that overwhelmed guards and allowed inmates to escape with weapons and vehicles. Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunshots and explosions from inside the prison around midday, prompting a swift response from security forces. However, it was reported that the inmates had already gained control of the prison, breaking through armored gates, barbed wire, and trenches. It was gathered that two previous attempts by terrorists to attack the prison had…

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has announced the closure of its online portal for recruiting primary school teachers. It received a total of 52,423 applications during the application period. The portal for recruiting 7,000 primary school teachers was opened on June 25, 2024. A statement signed by Oyo SUBEB Chairman, Nureni Adeniran, on Thursday, confirmed that the portal was closed following the July 9 deadline. “We are impressed by this response which shows that people are truly keen and excited to work with the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board. However, we are compelled to close the portal,…

A newly released report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), disclosed that Nigerian public officials received no less than ₦721 billion in bribes in 2023. The findings were based on a survey conducted with the UNODC. According to the report “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends,” published by the NBS on Thursday, the ₦721 billion paid in bribes equaled about 0.35 percent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The survey showed that the average cash bribe was ₦8,284, an increase from ₦5,754 in 2019. “According to the…

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has given assent to the Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law. The law stripped Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, of the power to appoint district and village heads in the state. The law has generated controversy across the country, with many expressing opposition to it. Speaking on Thursday after signing six Executive Bills recently passed by the state House of Assembly, Aliyu explained that the amendments were aimed at removing ambiguities and inconsistencies with the nation’s Constitution. He stated that the amended laws in the state were not intended to target…

Joe Biden accidentally referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as “Vice President Trump” as he answered his first question at a closely monitored, high-stakes press conference. This incident occurred while he was under pressure from Democratic officials to terminate his re-election campaign against his Republican opponent. Biden addressed several questions about his suitability for office and his viability as a candidate against Donald Trump. The concerns arose after the 81-year-old president seemed to falter during a presidential debate against Trump two weeks ago. Biden arrived on stage on Thursday facing a directive from Democratic officials and voters to demonstrate he…

A couple, Uchenna Eziekwe, 28, and Chineye Eziekwe, 22, has been arrested by detectives from the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly attempting to sell their 2-year-old child. The couple’s motive was to use the proceeds from the sale to secure travel documents for the husband to enable him to travel to Canada. The incident came to light when the couple declared their intention to sell their son at Isolo General Hospital in the Isolo area of Lagos State. The hospital management promptly alerted the police at Isolo Division, leading to the couple’s arrest. In their confession to the police,…