A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a N500 million bail to Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, on Friday. Bello was on trial for a 16-count charge of fraud to the tune of N80 billion. While presiding over the court session on Friday, Justice Emeka Nwite ordered that Bello must produce two … [Read more…]
The leadership of the Labour Party, has filed legal actions in the court to compel the National Assembly leadership to declare the seats of the defected Labour Party lawmakers vacant. The party also asked that every salary, emolument or privileges received, from the date of defection be returned. It said it received with dismay news … [Read more…]
The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah is set to hold another town hall meeting with the citizens and residents of Enugu State, PACESETTER can confirm. In a public announcement signed by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the townhall will hold tomorrow, Saturday, December 14, 2024. The full … [Read more…]
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has conducted the first major reshuffle of his administration, removing key figures, including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Sagag. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa. The governor cited health grounds … [Read more…]
The National Economic Council (NEC) will make a decision on the establishment of state police in January, following submissions from 36 states on the matter. However, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has yet to present its position. This was disclosed by Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, during a briefing after the NEC meeting, which was … [Read more…]
The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Thursday, issued a warrant compelling the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to appear before the Senate Committee on Works. The warrant follows the company’s refusal to respond to earlier summons regarding an abandoned project, despite receiving federal funds for its execution. Addressing the matter, … [Read more…]
The Nigerian National Assembly’s joint assembly will hear President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget on Tuesday, December 17. Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, revealed this at Thursday’s plenary session. The budget presentation will be held in the House of Representatives’ chamber, Akpabio declared. Last Tuesday, President Tinubu transmitted the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper … [Read more…]
The Government of the United Kingdom has commended Governor Peter Mbah’s development strides in Enugu State, saying he is doing an excellent job across various sectors. The UK Government also expressed its readiness to partner with the Government of Enugu State for the mutual benefits of both the state and UK, citing the longstanding bilateral … [Read more…]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that the power to decide who will occupy the office of President of Nigeria in 2027 ultimately rests with the Nigerian people. Atiku’s statement came in response to a comment made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, who claimed that President … [Read more…]
Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on Thursday, November 28, 2024 convicted and sentenced Aisha Alkali Wakil and two others to five years imprisonment each. Wakil who is the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Complete Care and Aid Foundation (NGO) alongside Programme Manager Tahiru Saidu Daura and Country Director, Prince Lawal Shoyode … [Read more…]
There was tight security, on Monday, around the Edo State High Court premises along Sapele Road in Benin City as the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal had its inaugural sitting where its chairman, Justice Wilfred Kpochi, called for cooperation from all the stakeholders including political parties, supporters, counsels, security agencies and the media for a … [Read more…]
Senators from the South-east region of the country have resolved to consult with their state governments before making a final decision on the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. Under the aegis of the South-east Senators’ Forum, the senators said they would consult with their constituents and other relevant people in the zone … [Read more…]