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Lateef Fagbemi
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has assumed responsibility for the case of the #EndBadGovernance protesters, who were brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. The group of 75 protesters, aged between 12 and 15, face charges on 10 counts, including terrorism,...
The counsel to the Federal Government (FG) has made some revelations on the 67 minors arraigned in court for their involvement in August 2024 "End Bad Governance" protests. Read Also: Moment Suspects Brought For Arraignments Over Nationwide Protest Faint In Court Recall that earlier today Justice Obiora Egwuatu granted bail to...
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to prevent the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), the Accountant General of the Federation, and the Minister of Finance from allocating or distributing funds from the Federation Account to...
Cassava, a tuber free of protein and gluten, is highly beneficial and suitable for everyone, including children. Known scientifically as Manihot esculenta, cassava is widely grown and consumed in African countries and around the world. It's rich in nutrients and ranks as the third-highest source of carbohydrates in our diet, following...
Pineapple
Pineapple is more than just a tasty tropical fruit—it’s a powerhouse of health benefits. This vibrant fruit has been valued in traditional medicine for centuries, as research highlights. Read Also:Health Benefits Of Cucumber For a healthier choice, opt for canned pineapple packed in natural juices rather than syrup to avoid extra sugars. Whether...
The video captures the moment Senator Osita Ngwu Praised Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu for her beauty while addressing her on the Senate floor during a ministerial screening last Wednesday. Senate President Godswill Akpabio cautioned Senator Ngwu for commenting on the beauty of Bianca. Bianca, along with six other ministerial nominees, presented her credentials...
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the minister-designate, admitted that she felt “quite nervous” during the ministerial screening process. She credited Basheer Lado, the special adviser to the president on Senate matters, for providing valuable guidance throughout the exercise. Speaking on behalf of her fellow ministers-designate during a meeting in Abuja with Lado,...
Mahmood Yakubu
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the Rivers State Assembly and explained the commission's inaction on the matter. The faction aligned with Governor Siminalayi Fubara had requested the commission to conduct a bye-election to fill the seats of 25...
President Bola Tinubu
In light of the ongoing controversy surrounding the tax reform bills, President Bola Tinubu has stated that the documents should not be withdrawn from the National Assembly. This information was shared by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who emphasized that the bills should...
Major General Olufemi Oluyede has officially taken over as the Acting Chief of Army Staff during a handover ceremony at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Friday. The Defence Headquarters shared photos from the event on its X handle, captioned: “Formal Taking Over Ceremony of the Acting Chief of Army...
Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has raised serious concerns over a recent court ruling that halts federal allocations to Rivers State, calling it a worrisome action that could harm vulnerable citizens' livelihoods. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Obi described the ruling as a troubling precedent. The...
The Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has granted bail of N2 million to social media critic Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, along with other stringent conditions. VeryDarkMan was arraigned on Friday in Court 1 at the Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 6, in the Federal Capital Territory on charges...
Harris, Trump
On Thursday, presidential candidates made their final push to rally voters across the western United States. At campaign events, Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the need to protect abortion rights, warning supporters that they are at risk. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump directed his message towards immigration and border security. Latest Polling...
On Friday, Ruben Amorim was appointed as the new manager of Manchester United, succeeding Erik ten Hag, who was recently dismissed. The 39-year-old Portuguese coach, a two-time Primeira Liga champion with Sporting Lisbon, has agreed to a contract until 2027 and is set to take charge on November 11. “Manchester United...
Festus Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, criticized a proposal by a member of the House of Representatives to revoke certain airstrip licenses, calling it a “misunderstanding of the aviation industry.” In a response posted on his X handle on Saturday, Keyamo clarified that the House of Representatives...
Godwin Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the permanent forfeiture of $2.045 million, seven high-value properties, and share certificates associated with former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Deinde Dipeolu ruled for the final forfeiture after neither Emefiele nor any interested party contested the assets...
Justice Obiora Egwuatu has granted bail to 67 minors, each set at N10 million, out of the 76 who were arraigned for their involvement in the August 2024 "End Bad Governance" protests. Read Also: Moment Suspects Brought For Arraignments Over Nationwide Protest Faint In Court The minors, all under 15 years...
Some suspects presented by the Nigeria Police for arraignment collapsed in front of Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The group, consisting of 75 individuals aged between 12 and 15, faces a 10-count charge that includes terrorism, attempted overthrow of the government, and alleged mutiny related...
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the opening of its recruitment portal for new tax officers, inviting qualified young candidates from across Nigeria to apply. In a post on X on Friday, the agency stated that the recruitment process will begin at midnight on November 2. Positions are available...
Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, is set to appear in court today facing allegations of impersonation. The charges arise from a viral video in which he was seen wearing uniforms of the Nigeria Police Force "without authorization." In the video, VeryDarkMan referred to himself as CSP VeryDarkMan and...
On Thursday, OpenAI significantly upgraded its ChatGPT AI chatbot by adding search engine capabilities, positioning it as a competitor to Google’s longstanding dominance in web search. With this update, users can access “fast, timely answers” that include links to relevant web sources—information previously requiring a traditional search engine. ChatGPT can...
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced on Friday that he would “step aside” after preliminary tallies showed his party suffered a major defeat in the recent general elections. "I congratulate the opposition on their victory and concede the election," Masisi stated at a press conference, acknowledging that it had been “a...
Dollar
The Federal Government has given individuals holding dollars outside the banking system a nine-month ultimatum to deposit them. Speaking to journalists on Thursday after the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced a new policy allowing Nigerians to deposit...
Dangote Refinery
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted claims that the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is encountering issues loading refined products from its facility. In a statement signed on Thursday by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery addressed IPMAN's allegation made on Wednesday, where...
Some suspects presented by the Nigeria Police for arraignment collapsed in front of Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The group, consisting of 75 individuals aged between 12 and 15, faces a 10-count charge that includes terrorism, attempted overthrow of the government, and alleged mutiny related...
Siminalayi Fubara
The Rivers State government has refuted a social media report claiming that Governor Siminalayi Fubara ordered the shutdown of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other oil companies in the state. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Warisenibo Joe Johnson, the government clarified...
Bobrisky
A trending video on X shows social media personality Okuneye Idris, widely known as Bobrisky, being removed from an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight on Thursday night. This came after social commentator Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti State Governor, shared a photo earlier on Thursday of himself with Bobrisky as...
The video captures the moment popular  crossdresser Bobrisky was forcefully ejected off a plane. Bobrisky was also arrested after he was taken off the plane. Read Also: How Bobrisky Spent Night In FCID Female Cell He was reportedly traveling to London. See video below: For More Information And News Update, Join Informant Online WhatsApp Channel...
Basketball icon LeBron James publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign Thursday evening, stating that “the choice is clear” just days before Election Day. James shared a video on X that highlighted offensive comments made by former President Donald Trump over the years. “What are we even talking...
Naira and Dollar
On Thursday, the Naira depreciated further in the official market, trading at N1,675.49 per dollar. According to data from the FMDQ Exchange—the platform overseeing the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM)—the local currency declined by N44.32, reflecting a 2.71% loss from Wednesday’s rate of N1,631.17 per dollar. Read Also: Marketers Spent Days...