President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has tasked the Edo State governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, to focus on the development of his state while assuring him of the full support of his administration. President Tinubu gave the advised on Thursday in Abuja at a meeting with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, where the Edo governor-elect … [Read more…]
Press Release UNEXPECTED SUNSET It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the Wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, following an illness. She passed away peacefully at the hospital, on 26th September, 2024, in the presence of her family. The family submits … [Read more…]
Federal High Court sitting in Kano has refused an attempt by the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC to stop the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC from conducting the forthcoming local government elections in the state. An exparte motion filed by the opposition party and one Hon. Aminu Aliyu Tiga through its counsel, … [Read more…]
The new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said there would be zero tolerance for corruption under her watch. “All pre-election matters will terminate at the Court of Appeal. I have zero tolerance for corruption,” she said. Kekere-Ekun stated this on Wednesday after the senate confirmed her as the substantive CJN. Her … [Read more…]
The average domestic airfare in Nigeria is now at N123,000. This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its August Transport Fare Watch. It said the increase signifies a 25 percent hike from what was obtainable in July 2024. “In air travel, the average fare paid by air passengers for specified routes … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has filed a fresh criminal charge against the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. In the charge sheet seen by the news platform on Wednesday, the former governor will be arraigned on a 16-count charge of criminal breach of trust to the tune of N110.4 billion … [Read more…]
Ruth Ogunleye, a soldier who was discharged from the Nigerian Army following her allegations of sexual harassment against a senior officer, Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, has called on the military to share the findings of its investigation publicly. In January 2024, Ogunleye took to her TikTok account, @Ogunleyeruthsavage1, to call out Colonel Abdulkareem, along with Colonel G.S. Ogor … [Read more…]
A Nigerian, identified as Richard Onyekachi Idi, was arraigned in a magistrate court after being arrested by Sierra Leonean authorities following the discovery of 38 pallets of cocaine at Freetown International Airport. He is facing multiple court charges, including possession, dealing, and transporting prohibited drugs. Idi appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1, … [Read more…]
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced Mrs Kekere-Ekun’s confirmation during plenary after she was cleared by voice votes. The new CJN was screened and cleared by the senators at the Committee of the Whole. The confirmation was pursuant to section 231 … [Read more…]
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the minister, Babatunde Alao, on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr Alao stated that Mr Tunji-Ojo condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour, emphasising that … [Read more…]
Ebonyi State Government has sealed four mining companies in Afikpo and Ishielu local government areas of the state for failing to adhere strictly to the Community Development Agreement (CDA). The agreement mandated mining companies to implement social responsibility programmes which will help in the development of the host communities and also ensure environmental protection from … [Read more…]
The Senate on Wednesday commenced the screening of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Other accompanying judges of the Supreme Court, judicial officers, and senior assistants to the president on National Assembly matters were also admitted into the chamber for screening and confirmation. The development comes after President Bola Tinubu … [Read more…]