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Breaking News: Emefiele Remanded in EFCC Custody for Alleged Abuse of Office A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, was remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by a Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday. This followed his arraignment for alleged abuse […]

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu The seven-member panel, headed by retired Justice S.A. Omonuwa and appointed by Edo State’s Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, opted on Wednesday to proceed with its investigation into allegations of gross misconduct against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. Despite objections raised by Shaibu’s counsel, Prof Oladoyin Awoyale (SAN), citing an […]

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, officially enacted the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. The bill had undergone thorough consideration by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, based on the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund. In his remarks after signing […]

  NDDC MD, Samuel Ogbuku The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has initiated the monitoring and evaluation of recipients of its Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship program to assess their academic advancement and well-being in the United Kingdom. Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of NDDC, announced this during a meeting with the scholars from NDDC […]

  A man exchanges Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, for US dollars in Lagos, Nigeria. (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI – AFP) Amidst months of unprecedented uncertainties, the Naira gradually appreciates against the dollar, prompting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to announce the sale of $10,000 to each eligible Bureau De Change (BDC) operator in […]

Governor Oborevwori Visits Okuama After Tragic Incidents Following the tragic killings of both military officers and civilians in the Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government Area, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori embarked on a visit to assess the damage firsthand. Despite his intentions to engage with the community, journalists were denied access by the military Joint […]

ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Chief of Defence Staff to ensure swift action in identifying and punishing those accountable for the brutal killing of soldiers in Okuoma, Delta State. Expressing profound dismay over the incident, President Tinubu extended his condolences to the families, colleagues, and loved ones of the fallen soldiers. In […]

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the new Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), replacing Mustapha Ahmed who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in May 2021. The Presidency highlighted that Umar’s appointment reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to gender inclusion, as stated in a press release […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Calls for Investigation into Alleged N3 Trillion Budget Padding Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has urged for a thorough investigation into allegations of N3 trillion padding in the 2024 budget. He criticized the Nigerian Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Abdul Ningi, whom he […]

Governor Yahaya Bello Calls for President Tinubu to Investigate EFCC’s Activities in Kogi The Kogi State Government has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to clarify the motive behind its relentless pursuit and public trial of the former Governor, Yahaya Bello. The government emphasized that there were no missing funds during Bello’s tenure […]

In January, during his re-arraignment, the former CBN governor refuted the accusations. photo of former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. A prosecution witness at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama recounted how former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, currently facing trial for fraud and corruption charges, allegedly awarded 45 contracts totaling […]

Senator Abdul Ningi On Tuesday, the Senate imposed a three-month suspension on Senator Abdul Ningi due to his involvement in budget padding allegations. The Senate has taken the decision to suspend Senator Abdul Ningi, former Senate Deputy Leader and Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, for a period of three months. During this time, he […]

The funeral service is being held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lion of Judah parish, Isiokpo, where mourners have gathered to pay their respects. In the heart of Isiokpo community within the Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State, hundreds have gathered to bid farewell to the late Chief Executive Officer of Access […]

President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action by suspending the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ahmad Salihijo, and three Executive Directors of the Rural Electrification Agency, citing new findings from a comprehensive investigation into financial activities. The State House, through a statement from Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the suspension on […]

During a retreat held by the Ministry of Finance in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state on Wednesday, Minister Wale Edun announced President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s decision to reintroduce direct cash transfers aimed at aiding 12 million Nigerians amidst the prevailing hardship in the country. Originally designed to assist 3 million citizens, the project’s scope has been […]

  File photo combo of bags of cement Nigerian Cement Manufacturers Commit to Price Reduction, With Federal Government Intervention Cement manufacturers in Nigeria have pledged to lower the price of their product, targeting a range between N7,000 and N8,000 per 50kg bag, varying by location nationwide. This agreement, struck between the manufacturers and the Federal […]