THE Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, on Tuesday, said the £4.2m looted by a former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, which the Federal Government recently repatriated from the United Kingdom, had been returned to the state. Idris made this known in Abuja on Tuesday when he appeared …

• Land Use Act empowers governors to ban open grazing, it’s straightforward – Sagay • Herders’ right of movement doesn’t cover right of cattle destroying farms, says Oyetibo • South won’t yield its land to invaders masquerading as herdsmen – Gov Akeredolu Prominent lawyers on Tuesday faulted the position of …

Falana stated that the Presidency’s stance on the matter has polarised the country further amid several threats to the country’s unity. Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has condemned the opposition of the federal government to the ban on open grazing by some Southern governors. The Presidency had on Monday …

Former Governor of Ogun State, Segun Osoba, on Tuesday, described the first 16 years after he left office as governor of the state as traumatic. Osoba narrated that his successors, Gbenga Daniel, and Senator Ibikunle Amosun, made the state “hell” for him after leaving office in 2003. The former governor …

NEwsextra24 has obtained photos of the policeman that was killed in Ebonyi State by ‘tearsgas’. The Police Command in Ebonyi said there was no incident of suicide bombing in the state as being circulated in social media. DSP Loveth Odeh, Command’s Public Relation Officer (PPRO) told journalist on Tuesday in …

  The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has dispelled rumours concerning his defection to the All Progressives Congress, emphasising that the state belongs to the Peoples Democratic Party. He was reacting to media reports (not by The PUNCH) that he planned to defect from PDP to APC. The …

  itel, one of Africa’s foremost smartphones, accessories, and televisions brands, has today announced an addition to its flagship power series- the itel P37 at a virtual launch held in Lagos, Nigeria. The itel P37, a big battery smartphone designed to help users get more fun and playtime at a …

The 400-level student of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Olayinka Toyinbo, abducted on Saturday by suspected kidnappers, has regained freedom. The NEwsextra24 reports that Toyinbo is of the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, College of Environmental Resources Management of the institution. FUNAAB’s Head, Directorate of Public Relations, Mr …

Two suspected kidnappers were burnt alive by an angry mob in Madalla area of Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, NEwsextra24 Reports. It was gathered By NEwsextra24 , that the incident happened about 10 am on Monday, May 24, few hours after about 15 persons were kidnapped at Gauraka …

More photos   President of Burundi Receives New Ambassador Of Nigeria To Burundi, Amb. Elijah Onyeagba The President of the Republic of Burundi, His Excellency President Evariate Ndayishimiye had few days ago received in a warm reception the new Ambassador of Nigeria to Burundi, Ambassador Elijah Onyeagba in the company …