A High Court sitting in Gombe on Friday sentenced five men to various prison terms for exhuming a corpse and removing its eyes for alleged ritual purposes. The court, presided over by Justice Abdulsalam Mohammed of Gombe State High Court No. 8, delivered the judgment after the defendants pleaded guilty to some of the charges … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern directive to commercial banks, ordering them to immediately halt the extension of further credit to “large-ticket obligors” who have failed to repay existing loans. This move targets high-value borrowers, both individuals and corporations, whose massive unpaid debts are deemed a systemic risk to the stability … [Read more…]
…Vows to arrest, prosecute illegal revenue collectors Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has rejected the claims of high taxation in the state, describing them as a pathetic misconception promoted by the opposition and beneficiaries of the old order, who manipulated revenue collection to fatten their private pockets. Mbah insisted that his administration had … [Read more…]
Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa, (rtd) has pleaded with Nigerians not to lose hope in the capacity of the Nigerian Army to rout bandits and insurgents in certain states in the country. The Minister of Defense made the appeal on Thursday while speaking with State House correspondents shortly after a closed-door meeting with President … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging intellectual property and scientific innovation as key drivers of economic diversification, technological advancement, and national security. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, stated this in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), led by its … [Read more…]
By Onochie Jon-Igwesi The date was Thursday, 17 June 2021. The venue was the Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu, and the event was the well-attended ‘Oganiru Enugu East Senatorial Zone Rally’. It was a gathering of the entire political and traditional paraphernalia of the zone. All heavyweights and political juggernauts of the six local … [Read more…]
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Tambuwal announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday which was shared on his verified X account, saying he had communicated his resignation in writing to his ward chairman. The former Sokoto State governor said … [Read more…]
The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has dismissed a complaint filed against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on the ground that no prima facie case was established against him. The LPDC panel held that the allegations bordering on NYSC participation, Nigerian Law School training, and enrolment at the Supreme Court … [Read more…]
…As First Lady Backs Programme The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, says it is exploring shared interests in youth development and women empowerment as a common ground to fast track implementation of the national programme ‘Energize Commercialization Now’, in collaboration with Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. This was made known by the … [Read more…]
Three House of Representatives members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one member of the Labour Party on Wednesday announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Also, another member of the PDP defected to the Accord Party. The five members had their letters of defection read on the floor of the chamber … [Read more…]
The leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces has met to review its operational strategies following recent setbacks in various theatres of operation across the country. The high-level meeting was convened by the Minister of Defence and attended by all Service Chiefs and the Chief of Defence Intelligence. Speaking after the meeting, Christopher Musa confirmed that … [Read more…]
Elon Musk is the wealthiest individual ever recorded, worth an estimated $839 billion, Forbes said Tuesday, as a record 3,428 billionaires worldwide saw their combined fortunes surge to an all-time high of $20.1 trillion. Musk topped the Forbes World’s Billionaires list for the second consecutive year after his fortune swelled by roughly $500 billion over … [Read more…]