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Senator Adams Oshiomhole on Monday criticised former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of poor judgment and misplaced priorities during his tenure in office. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oshiomhole said: “Rotimi Amaechi is the most terrible. Look at the choice of language. A guy who shut down Rivers judiciary because he wanted to appoint his own personal favourite as chief judge of Rivers State. Once he couldn’t have his way, the Rivers State judiciary was shut down for almost two years. “Look at the crisis in the railway system that he superintendent over for eight unbroken years.…

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the federal high court in Abuja has struck out the case filed by the independent corrupt practices and other related offences commission against 3 senior officials of the Kano state independent electoral commission. The defendants are the KANSIEC chairman, professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, the commission’s secretary, Anas Muhammed Mustapha, and the deputy director of accounts, Ado Garba. They were billed for arraignment on a 10 count charge bordering on the alleged laundering of 1 billion and 25 million naira linked to the 2024 local government elections. At an earlier sitting, the ICPC counsel, Barrister Enosa Omoghibo,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced its financial performance for the full year ended 2024, reporting a profit after tax of N5.4 trillion on revenue of N45.1 trillion. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odey. The N45.1 trillion represents an 88 per cent year-on-year growth, while PAT N5.4 trillion is a 64 per cent year-on-year growth. The statement noted that the state-owned oil firm’s earnings per share stood at N27.07, representing a 64 per cent year-on-year growth. The company unveiled its strategic roadmap to drive sustained growth and support…

Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has reacted to the death of Bollywood legend Dharmendra Krishan Deol, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89. Modi led tributes on Monday, describing the actor’s death as “the end of an era”. In a message on his X handle, Modi wrote: “The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played… Dharmendra Ji was equally admired for his simplicity, humility and warmth. In this sad hour, my thoughts…

Ex-England striker, Alan Shearer, has said Manchester City will “most likely” challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title this season. Over the weekend, City lost 2-1 at Newcastle United, a day before Arsenal thrashed Tottenham 4-1. These results means the Gunners are seven points ahead of Pep Guardiola’s men. Arsenal are, however, six points ahead of Chelsea, who they play this weekend. When asked to name the team Mikel Arteta’s team should worry about, Shearer said on The Rest Is Football podcast: “I would still say City. “We’ve seen City after Christmas before do it, they’re used to it and…

Popular disc jockey and producer Imohiosen Patrick, known professionally as DJ Neptune, has expressed deep concern over the trend of sidelining veterans in the Nigerian music industry. He claimed that creatives are quickly sidelined once they reach certain milestones in the music industry. Describing the trend as a structural problem, DJ Neptune noted that in the Western music industries, veterans are allowed to thrive along with newbies. “In Nigeria, once you reach a certain level they push you aside like, ‘Oya go to that corner, we’re done with you.’ It’s a structural problem. Abroad, the OGs are still as relevant…

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has reacted to Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk’s comments in the wake of the Reds’ defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at the weekend. Van Dijk was unable to help his team as they were defeated 3-0 by Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. After the game, the Dutchman criticized Arne Slot’s men for “not being good enough in terms of the battles, the challenges and the second-ball fight”. However, Rooney believes Van Dijk’s comments should be a “concern and also a clear message to Liverpool players”. Speaking on the development, Rooney said…

The Borno State Police Command has rescued one girl and intensified efforts to secure the release of 13 others abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents at a farm in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri, the state capital. According to him, the incident took place on November 22 at about 3:30 p.m. The police spokesperson further stated that the command received information from the District Head of Huyum that 14 girls from Mussa District were abducted by armed terrorists…

Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police officers assigned to Very Important Persons, VIPs, describing the move as commendable but likely to be ineffective. In a post on X on Sunday, Sani said the policy was appropriate given the country’s pressing security challenges but expressed scepticism about its implementation, warning that it may “begin and end up as a statement.” He said: “Withdrawal of Police from VIPs is a good idea and good policy statement in view of the nation’s urgent security needs, but it will only begin and end…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has said that, despite challenges, Nigeria would remain united, insisting that the country will not disintegrate. The First Lady expressed this hope on Sunday during the Thanksgiving service for the investiture of Most Rev. Sunday Onuoha as Archbishop on Special Duties at the Methodist Unity Cathedral, Abuja. Represented by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the president’s wife said the nation’s stability depended on God. She therefore called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for the country, the church, and the leadership. “Nigeria will not disintegrate. Nigeria will remain one indivisible…