Popular social media influencer and human rights advocate Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the release during a phone interview. VDM was arrested on Friday by EFCC operatives at a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank)…
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), in collaboration with the National Park Service, has arrested three persons over alleged illegal trade in endangered wildlife species in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by NESREA’s Assistant Director of Press, Nwamaka Ejiofor. The suspects, identified as Musa Usman, Samila Abdullahi, and Saidu Jagaban, were…
The Senate has passed two out of four major tax reform bills, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing overhaul of the nation’s tax administration framework. The two bills, one seeking to repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act and another to establish the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill 2025 along with the Nigeria…
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to provide free screening and subsidised treatment for patients suffering from all stages of cancer in the country. The decision of the House was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a motion on notice during Wednesday’s plenary, sponsored by the member representing Ibarapa Central/Ido…
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, a provider of aviation ground services in Nigeria, has announced the signing of contracts with five airlines, comprising both local and international carriers. In a statement on Wednesday signed by its Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications, Tayo Ajakaye, NAHCO revealed that it secured a five-year contract with Royal Air…
Gunmen suspected to be armed herders, on Tuesday evening, killed a chieftain of All Progressives Congress, identified as Akaabo Johnson, and three other people during an attack on the Mbatsada communities in the Mbalom and Mbasombo council ward in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. According to the native, the suspected armed herders…
The Labour Party has announced the indefinite suspension of six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe, over alleged anti-party activities. Others suspended are Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowumi. The party’s National Executive Council said the decision followed the recommendations of a five-man Disciplinary Committee…
From now on, the cardinals cannot have any communication with the outside world until a new pope is elected. There will only be one round of voting this afternoon, but if a decision is not made, the cardinals vote up to four times every day afterwards. Because a new pope requires a two-thirds majority, the…
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to make cancer screening free in the country to facilitate early detection and treatment. Adopting a motion by Representative Aderemi Oseni, the House expressed concern that the cost of cancer treatment is becoming unaffordable, especially for low-income families…
The next pope should be American, an advocate of priest abuse reform said in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday. Not for political reasons, she added, but because of the steps the US church has taken to improve safety. “They’re the only bishops in the world that have gotten used to two key safety steps,” said…
