The federal government has called on the African Union (AU) to intensify efforts against illicit financial flows, saying the increasing wave of terrorism and violent extremism on the continent is fuelled by such funds. The government also reaffirmed its commitment to partnerships aimed at countering terrorism and violent extremism. The media aide to the Minister…
A retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Hilary Opara, has been accused of asking prison authorities to chain and torture David Nwokorie, the former boyfriend of his daughter, Genevieve Opara, despite the detainee having been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Sources at the Kuje Custodial Centre told SaharaReporters that Opara…
Chelsea winger, Alejandro Garnacho, is set for a shock move to join the Blues’ Premier League rivals, Aston Villa. According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa have sent an official bid to Chelsea for Garnacho’s signature. An initial loan with a buy clause included is being discussed as Aston Villa manager Unai Emery approved Garnacho as…
The trial of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, and his two sons over an alleged N1.35 billion fraud suffered another setback on Tuesday after the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned proceedings due to the absence of the lead defence counsel, Joe Agi (SAN). Lamido, alongside his sons, Aminu and Mustapha, is facing a…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega over his pledge to abolish elections in the country, warning that the Trump administration and the international community will not stand by as the Ortega-Murillo government deepens its repression at home. Rubio made the remarks in a post on X on Tuesday,…
By Fidelis Okang Ordinarily, the recent media attacks by Senator Sandy Onor do not deserve a response. It is difficult to attach political significance to the comments of a man who, as the sitting Senator representing Cross River Central and the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 governorship election, suffered a comprehensive rejection at the…
