Groups under the umbrella of Coalition of Human and Civil Rights Organizations (COHCRO) have disagreed with Justice Nkweonye Maha of the Federal High Court, Abuja over her refusal to grant the motion filed by Mr Omoyele Sowore, Convener of #RevolutionNow, challenging his detention for 45 days by the Department of State Security (DSS). The groups, […]
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Breaking: Lagos Safety Commission Appoints New Director General
The Lagos State Safety Commission has appointed Mr. Lanre Mojola as its Fourth Director General. This online news platform understands the former Director General Mr. Hakeem Dickson lastweek bowed out for reason (s) yet unknown. Africa News24 learnt that the new commission boss, Mr Lanre Mojola; is an experienced Chief Construction Executive Officer with a […]
Photo News: President Buhari With Gov’s Of Lagos, Borno And Kwara At #TICAD7
Recall President Muhammadu Buhari accompanied by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his counterpart in Borno, Babagana Umara Zulum; and Kwara State Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Sunday Travelled to Japan to attend the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7). Africa News24 (an24) reports that the TICAD7 kicked off today in the City of Yokohama, Japan. The […]
APC Fixes New Date For Bayelsa Primary Election (See Why)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday moved its governorship primaries in Bayelsa State to August 31, 2019. Africa News24 (an24) reports that the primaries was originally scheduled for August 29. The change in date was made known in a letter to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu. The letter […]
Buhari Directs EFCC, NIA To Investigate UK Court’s $9.6bn Judgment
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the National Intelligence Agency and the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of the Process and Industrial Developments Limited which was recently asked by a United Kingdom court to seize $9.6bn in Nigerian assets. The development was […]
US Embassy Annouces New Visa Fee, Effective From Thursday
Effective from Thursday 29th August, Nigerians Citizens will be required to pay a visa issuance fee, or reciprocity fee, for all approved applications for nonimmigrant visas. The U.S. Embassy, in a statement on Tuesday, said the fee would be charged in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee, which all applicants pay at the time […]
Just In: Buhari Fires Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission Boss
Report reaching Africa News24 (an24) from Abuja has revealed President Muhammadu Buhari has terminated the appointment of the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Tor Ujah. A statement signed by the Director of Information, the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie, Bassey, on behalf of the SGF, […]
Many Feared Dead In Accident Involving Truck And BRT
Africa New24 (an24) gathered Dangote truck carrying a full load of cement lost control and crashed into a BRT Bus on the other side of the road. The incident was said to have involved a bus with registration number LSR-228XS which was conveying 40 seated and 20 standing passengers. According to eyewitnesses report, the Dangote […]
Steff Debunks Breakup With Burna Boy
American singer, Stefflon Don has cleared the air on the recent rumours of a sensational break up with Nigerian afro star, Burna Boy. On Monday, reports emerged that the love relationship between Burna Boy and Stefflon had broken down. It was further said that the lovebirds broke up because Burna cheated on Stefflon with his […]
FBI 80 List: Nigeria’s US Embassy React To The Massive Indictment Of Nigerian Citizens
The Nigerian embassy in Washington DC has woken up from slumber to condemn the criminal act by 77 Nigerians, five days after the FBI published the earth-shaking list. In a statement on Monday, the embassy said the Federal Government “condemns such criminal acts in all ramifications”. Mr Mohammed Suleiman, the Senior Counsellor/Head of Chancery, signed […]
Atiku Reveals Why Buhari Is Desperate To Silence Obasanjo
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the Buhari administration is desperate to accuse ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo of a crime so as to silence him. In a statement issued on Monday, Atiku’s media office said the inclusion of Obasanjo’s name in the list of tax defaulters by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) was to blackmail him. […]
#ForAGreaterLagos: LASG Vows To Go Tough On Land Grabbers
The Lagos State Government has vowed to go tough on land grabbers, popularly known as ‘Omonile’ who specialized in seizing people’s properties. The government also advised all legitimate land and property owners in the State to perfect title documents as well as all other legal documents pertaining to their lands and properties, saying this would […]