Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has announced that he may reapply for the restoration of his US permanent residency following the conviction of former US President Donald Trump. On Thursday, Trump was convicted on all 34 charges of falsifying business records to conceal a payment meant to silence porn star Stormy Daniels. In 2016, Soyinka […]
Labour Party Caucus Criticizes Tinubu’s Leadership Amid Economic Decline The Labour Party (LP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed concern over Nigeria’s economy, which they claim has been in a “dangerous free fall” since President Bola Tinubu assumed office a year ago. In a statement signed by their leader, Afam Ogene, the lawmakers […]
Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL) Expands to Dominate Tubular Battery Market and Diversify Ventures Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL) is not just Nigeria’s largest tubular battery company; it is also diversifying into multiple business verticals, including backward and forward integration and mining, to stay ahead of its competitors. To meet the rapidly growing demand in […]
The Kano High Court on Miller Road has issued an order preventing the police, State Security Service (SSS), and Nigerian military from evicting Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, who was recently reinstated. Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu granted the order, restraining the security agencies from arresting or harassing the emir and his kingmakers. The judge […]
Mr Peter Obi Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, will only consider a merger that prioritizes Nigeria’s welfare over mere power acquisition, according to Yunusa Tanko, Chief Spokesperson of Obi-Datti and Director of Media for the Labour Party (LP). In an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Tanko emphasized that Obi seeks alliances […]
Organized Labour in Abia state has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Alex Otti to ensure the full payment of the N30,000 national minimum wage and the N35,000 palliative wage award approved by the federal government for workers in the state. In a letter addressed to Governor Otti by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Abia […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed condolences to the family of its third substantive Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde, who passed away in Egypt on Sunday at the age of 61. Lamorde had traveled to Egypt for medical treatment. In a statement on Sunday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale conveyed the agency’s shock at Lamorde’s […]
A file photo of Muhammadu Sanusi II Governor Reinstates Sanusi as Emir of Kano After Four-Year Absence Four years after Muhammadu Sanusi II was deposed as Emir of Kano, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reinstated him to the throne. “With the full support of the kingmakers, I have approved the reappointment of Mallam […]
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa praised the anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela for his significant contributions to the country’s journey to freedom during the 30th anniversary celebration of democracy. In a speech at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, Pretoria, on Saturday, Ramaphosa described Mandela as “the first democratically elected president […]
Photo illustration of Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, and an airport The Federal Government has announced that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will conduct a thorough audit of all local airlines across the country. Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo revealed this during an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Thursday. He emphasized […]
Prof. Ladi Hamalai A Federal High Court in Apo, Abuja, has issued an arrest warrant for Professor Ladi Hamalai, former Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies. This decision stems from Hamalai’s repeated failure to appear in a corruption case brought against her by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related […]
President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has called for reforms to help Nigerians benefit more fully from the justice sector. Tinubu made these remarks on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of the two-day National Summit on Justice 2024, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Justice in partnership with the European Union, International IDEA, UNICEF, […]
Hadi Sirika The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Hadi Sirika, former Minister of Aviation under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, in connection with an ongoing N8 billion money laundering investigation related to Nigeria Air. Sirika arrived at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command around 1:00 pm on Tuesday. He is currently under questioning […]
Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Approximately N531.4 billion in Central Bank of Nigeria intervention funds remains unused within the accounts of nine deposit money banks, according to findings . The situation follows the suspension of all CBN intervention funds by the current governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso. Upon taking office, Cardoso ceased all development […]
President Bola Tinubu will kick off the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja on Monday, April 22. Supported by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), Nigeria is hosting a high-level summit themed “Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism” from April 22 to April 23. The summit aims to […]
Some musicians have expressed support for the recent enforcement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ban the abuse of the Naira. While the ban on spraying money at parties was initially perceived as potentially affecting musicians, several artists, including Wasiu Alabi (Pasuma), Saheed Osupa, and Adewale Ayuba, see it as a positive […]
UK Home Office staff A Home Office case worker has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to sell UK residency to an asylum seeker in Northern Ireland, according to BBC reports. The case worker allegedly contacted a vulnerable man, asking for £2,000 in exchange for approving his refugee application. The attempt involved using sensitive Home […]
Electricity Tariff Hike The Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, Sanusi Garba, stated on Thursday in Abuja that the Federal Government of Nigeria would need to allocate N3.2 trillion in 2024 to undo the recent increase in electricity tariffs. During a stakeholders meeting hosted by the House of Representatives Committee on Power, Garba acknowledged […]
Chairman, RMFAC, Mohammed Bello The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission has revealed that a total of N7.3 trillion was deposited into the Federation Account between July and December 2023, indicating an increased revenue flow. The Federation Account Allocation Committee shared the amount, which was remitted to the Central Bank of Nigeria under the title […]
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday that it is determined to arrest and prosecute former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for his alleged involvement in money laundering. The EFCC stated that it would not hesitate to execute […]