SEVERAL former Malian ministers and high-ranking military officials went on trial on Tuesday, accused of embezzling millions of dollars during the controversial purchase of a presidential jet and military equipment in 2014. This high-profile case has become emblematic of…
‘IN an age where digital privacy can be easily compromised by various software without your knowledge, knowing how to protect your PC and private conversations has become an essential skill,’ says Thibeau Maerevoet, CEO of ProxyScrape. While the interconnected nature…
AMADOU Mahtar M’Bow, the first African to lead UNESCO and a prominent advocate for global cultural equality, has died at the age of 103 in Dakar, Senegal. UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, hailed M’Bow as…
A FORMER Nigerian soldier, Ruth Ogunleye, who was dismissed by the military after accusing senior officers of rape and sexual harassment, has released a video condemning her treatment and demanding the public release of the investigation’s findings. Ogunleye first…
ADEMOLA Lookman, Nigeria’s football sensation playing for Italy’s Atalanta, has ignited excitement with his nomination for the prestigious 2024 Ballon d’Or. Lookman, known for his lethal attacking prowess, is the only African footballer nominated for this year’s award, placing…
THE Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the alleged bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The Minister unequivocally condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour and emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism,…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Borno state, Alhaji Idris Durkwa on Thursday led other party faithfuls, including Member of the House of Representatives (Askira- Uba/Hawul) federal constituency, Dr. Hon. Midala Balami and…
A review of Public Payments platform Open Treasury portal has shown that the President Bola Tinubu-led Presidency under the “State House” spent the sum of N9.2billion on motor vehicles between March and May 2024. The review shows that in…
ZAMFARA State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has alleged that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is involved in the banditry plaguing the state. Governor Lawal revealed that both President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, are…
The Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Abubakar Badaru CON, mni has reiterated Nigeria’s dedication to the Treaty of Pelindaba, saying that Africa as a nuclear weapon-free zone is a gift to ourselves and our unborn generation. The Minister stated this…
