•Nigerian soldiers and Tinubu A former governor from one of the southern states is said to be under investigation for his alleged connection to the army officers detained over an alleged coup plot. Sources who spoke to our correspondent yesterday, hinted that there was suspicion that the former governor financed the alleged plot, which was [&h...
•Mali’s military leader Colonel Assimi Goita Mali has arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the junta, which itself took power in the West African country in a coup, sources told our correspondent yesterday. Since seizing the reins in Mali through back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021, the West African country’s junta ha...
•Late ex-Governor Omololu Olunloyo of Oyo State Former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has passed away. He reportedly died in the early hours of today, Sunday, just days before his 90th birthday. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family, reports Sunday Vanguard. [...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, for alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud. •Darius Ishaku The former governor will face trial on 15 counts, including criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds, reports Channels TV. T...
•Yahaya Bello Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello today honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former governor was declared wanted by the EFCC for alleged fraud and corrupt enrichment while in office. A statement by his media team said the decision was after due consultations with family, legal team a...
•Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose Former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, has expressed concern over Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment affirming local governments’ right to receive monthly allocations directly from the federation account. The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party emphasised that despite the court judgment, stat...

