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An ally of US President-elect Donald Trump warned Thursday that the new administration will have not tolerate New York Attorney General Letitia James if she weaponizes the legal system against the 47th president. “I dare you to try to continue your lawfare against President Trump in his second term,” Mike Davis, the founder of the Article III Project, an advocacy …

The Chief of Army Staff,  Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, has d!ed at 56.   A statement from Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, says he passed away on Tuesday night, November 5, in Lagos after a period of illness.   Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu. …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Edo State Accountant General, Mr. Julius .O. Anelu, and four other officials said to be signatories to the state government accounts.   According to Daily Trust, the five state government officials reportedly arrested on Thursday, October 31, 2024, were being held at the Benin office of the agency.   This …

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday, October 30, by the special adviser to the president on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He said that Oluyede will serve as the COAS until the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who …

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has suspended the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Fidelis Mnyim, for his involvement in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).   The decision comes after Mnyim joined other states in contesting the legality of …

Bandits have shot the Director General of Zamfara State Community Guards (CPG), General Lawal Muhammed (rtd)   It was gathered that General Muhammad was shot by the bandits during an attack on motorists at Kucheri village in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara state.    According to the Daily Trust, the bandits blocked the busy Funtua-Tsafe road late evening and …

Haiti’s transitional leader, Edgar Leblanc Fils, became the centre of attention during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) due to an unexpected action.    While addressing the assembly, Fils opted for an unconventional approach to quench his thirst, reaching for a large pitcher of water. Unfortunately, the attempt backfired as he ended up spilling water on his …