Court Rejects Malami’s Bail Application From EFCC Custody

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Abuja has rejected an application for bail filed by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Recall that on 11 November 2015, Abubakar was appointed as Minister for Justice and Attorney-General […]

Senate Confirms Fani-Kayode, Mahmood Yakubu, Omokri, 61 Other Ambassadorial Nominees

…..Denies Receiving Petitions Against Any Nominees Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Senate has confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s 64 ambassadorial candidates, including Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu; and Reno Omokri, a former presidential assistant. The approval came after the Senate Committee on […]

Seven Nigerian Police Officers Face Trial Over Extortion Allegations in Imo State

Seven police officers in south-eastern Nigeria’s Imo State are facing internal disciplinary proceedings following allegations of extortion and abuse of authority, police authorities have confirmed.   The Imo State Police Command said the officers have been placed on an Orderly Room Trial, a formal internal process used to investigate misconduct within the force after complainants […]

Tinubu Approves New Leadership for Nigeria’s Electricity Regulator

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new board for Nigeria’s electricity regulator, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following confirmation by the Senate earlier this week.   The announcement was made on Thursday by the president’s adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga.   Dr Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni has been appointed chairman of the commission. […]

FG Reopens All 47 Unity Colleges, Vows to Safeguard Students

The Federal Government has reopened all 47 Unity Colleges across the country, reaffirming its commitment to the safety of students and the continuity of education. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education, through its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. According to the ministry, academic activities […]

Breaking: APC Governors Close Ranks Around Fubara, Warn Wike to “Back Off”

The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, received a heroic and rousing welcome on Thursday as he attended his first Progressive Governors Forum meeting in Abuja following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Truth Live News International reports that Governor Fubara was the centre of attention as he arrived at the meeting, […]

Tanker Fire Incident: Okpebholo Commiserates Otaru Of Auchi, Victims 

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting   Monday Okpebholo, has commiserated with the Otaru of Auchi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aliru H. Momoh Ikelebe III and his people over the tragic fire incident in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, following the fall of a petroleum tanker which led to a fire involving several vehicles.   Governor Okpebholo […]

PDP Stalwart, Senator Nwaoboshi Passes On

Former Senator Representing Delta North, Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, has died at the age of 68. The death of the former lawmaker was confirmed on Tuesday, though details surrounding the circumstances of his passing have not yet been made public. Nwaoboshi, a prominent indigene of Delta State, was widely regarded as a strong and vocal advocate […]

Ex-FCSC Commissioner Petitions Senate Over Oshiomhole Corruption Allegations

By Truth Live News International Correspondent Documents made available to Truth Live News International and forwarded to our correspondent in London reveal that a former Commissioner of the Federal Civil Service Commission FCSC, Mr Henry Omoregie Williams Idahagbon, has petitioned the President of the Senate over allegations of corruption made against him by Senator Adams Oshiomhole […]