The presidential screening committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified 10 aspirants from its primaries slated for June 6 to 8, 2022. The chairman of the committee, John Odigie-Oyegun, made this known on Friday. Odigie-Oyegun, a former national chairman...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the legal framework that will guide the 2023 general election. INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this known in Abuja on Friday at a special meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on...
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, will on August 29 deliver judgement in the extradition suit filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) against the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, over his alleged link to...
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reacted to the claim by the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, that he would not have become governor without the latter’s support. Tinubu had said this in Abeokuta,...
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Wuse has ordered the remand of Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi, at the Kuje Correctional Centre, pending the hearing and determination of the homicide-related suit...
The Kano State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to enforcing ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, in Kano metropolis. The command has however directed all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) within the metropolis to ensure strict compliance to...
Gas explosion at a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) refiling shop has razed down shops and injured no fewer than 20 people in Kano. The incident was disclosed via a statement issued and made available to The Star by the Kano...
Ekiti State Governor and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has debunked the reports making the rounds that he has stepped down for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to clinch the APC ticket. Fayemi said he...
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued new rules for airlines transporting pilgrims during the forthcoming Hajj season, local media reported. The rules cover all airlines working in the kingdom’s airports, including private airlines, regarding the health...
Union Bank Plc has announced the completion of core investors’ sale of a majority shareholding to Titan Trust Bank. The bank made this known via a statement on Thursday. Union Bank also announced the resignation and subsequent retirement of directors from...