The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate allegation by the prosecution that part of the evidence it tendered in court and served on lawyers to the six men being prosecuted for allegedly attempting to execute a coup plot against President Bola Tinubu were displayed on social media by controversial activist, VeryDarkMan. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik also ordered that if there was any evidence on social media, which contravened the court’s earlier order for witnesses’ protection, the DSS should investigate and bring the perpetrator to book. The judge said the investigation should…
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Nigeria’s proposed $5billion total return swap financing arrangement could expose the country to additional debt-management and liquidity risks despite its potential benefits, global rating agency Fitch Ratings has warned. Fitch said that while total return swaps can provide governments with hard-currency liquidity, diversify funding sources, and lower borrowing costs, the structure could create transparency concerns, increase exposure to market shocks, and weaken recovery prospects for conventional creditors if not carefully managed. The report comes weeks after reports emerged that Nigeria had secured approval for a $5billion financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank using a total return swap structure backed…
The British High Commission in Abuja has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his re-election in the Ekiti State governorship election, raising concerns over incidents of vote trading and technical challenges observed during the poll. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission commended the people of Ekiti State for their participation in the June 20 election and praised their commitment to exercising their democratic rights through peaceful voting. “The British High Commission in Abuja congratulates the voters in Ekiti State for their participation in the Governorship election held on 20 June 2026 and…
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of Lagos Police Command have intercepted three suspects with a truck loaded with military uniforms and suspected illicit drugs following an intelligence-led operation. Lagos Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja. According to him, the vehicle was found loaded with 47 sacks containing military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of substances suspected to be illicit drugs. Tijani further revealed that preliminary investigations indicated that the truck was being used to transport the military camouflage uniforms to the eastern part of the country. He…
Ekiti State Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in last Saturday’s governorship election, Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), pledging to deepen good governance and accelerate sustainable development across the State. The National Commissioner in charge of Oyo, Ekiti and Lagos States, Mr Sam Olumekun, presented the certificate to Governor Oyebanji at a brief ceremony held at the INEC State Office in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. His running mate and incumbent Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, also received her certificate at the event. Governor Oyebanji, won…
The commissioning has happened. The equipment is available. Now we pray for grace to execute. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11 Almighty God,We thank You for the mandate given to Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for a second term. The people of Ekiti have spoken, and we acknowledge that all power belongs to You. Father, we pray for BAO as he wind elevtion for a second term.Grant him wisdom from above to govern with justice, fairness,…
A bomb explosion suspected to have been caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) sparked panic in the Shoe Materials Market area of Mushin, Lagos on Monday, leaving one person injured and raising fears among traders and residents.The blast, which occurred around a parked vehicle within the busy commercial district, drew a swift response from security agencies, who immediately cordoned off the area and launched investigations into the incident.Although the explosion triggered anxiety among residents and business owners, authorities later assured the public that the situation had been brought under control and that no additional explosive devices were found after…
Amidst efforts to boost food production in the country, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) under the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP). has commenced the distribution of 100,800 bags of fertiliser to 25,200 smallholder farmers across Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi and Jigawa states. The Executive Secretary of NADF Mohammed Ibrahim during the flag off in Kastina Safe at the weekend, said the initiative was designed to reduce production costs to improve access to quality farm inputs and boost food production in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to him, each beneficiary farmer will receive…
Abuja based activist and human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Monday testified in the ongoing trial of former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, for alleged breach of national security by the Department of State Services, DSS. Adeyanju gave his testimony as 2nd prosecution witness (PW-2) before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja while being led in evidence by DSS counsel, Oluwole Aladedoye, SAN, The DSS sued El-Rufai after he claimed during a television interview that he intercepted a telephone conversation involving the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mr Nuhu Ribadu. The ex-governor had alleged that the…