… CBN releases $265m to foreign airlines A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has stopped the Department of the State Security (DSS), and Inspector -General of Police, from arresting and detaining Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele over alleged allegations of terrorism and sundry offences against him. Others, … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, on Thursday, vowed to ensure justice was served in the case of Lagos-based female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a police officer on Christmas day. The police officer, who was later identified as Drambi Vandi, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, was attached to Ajiwe Police Station … [Read more…]
His fame was such that in 1967 factions of a civil war in Nigeria agreed to a brief cease-fire so he could play an exhibition match in the country. Pelé, the Brazilian king of football who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, … [Read more…]
Gunmen, yesterday, attacked the Divisional Police Station in Ihiala community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, setting it on fire. Also, the gunmen, freed some suspects in the station and equally broke into the station’s armoury, cartimg away arms and ammunition. According to sources, the hoodlums stormed the area in the early hours of … [Read more…]
An explosion has rocked the ancient city of Okene, the headquarters of Kogi Central Senatorial district, the home town of Governor Yahaya Bello. The explosion at the governor’s home town occurred a few hours before the expected historic visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Kogi State today. Controversy has however trailed the explosion. While some … [Read more…]
The newly appointed Director General (DG) of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of Labour Party (LP), Akin Osuntokun on Wednesday revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is “fully” backing the 2023 campaign of the LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Osuntokun during an interview session on Channels Television’s Politics Today made the aforementioned statement while answering … [Read more…]
The Inspector-General of Police(IGP), Usman Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police(ASP) Drambi Vandi, over the killing of Barrister Omobolanle Raheem in Lagos on Christmas day. The recommendation for the suspension of Vandi, according to the IGP, was in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Nigeria Police Force. The … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun the sales of 160 houses and lands worth billions of naira spread across highbrow areas in Lagos, Abuja and 14 other states. Prospective buyers including those occupying the listed buildings that have no case with EFCC and have not been convicted can bid for any of … [Read more…]
The Senate was thrown into turmoil, yesterday, following President Muhammadu Buhari’s bid to get the National Assembly to legitimise or restructure the N22.7 trillion obtained by the Federal Government as ‘Ways and Means’ from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Attempts by the senate leadership to get the report of its Finance Committee, which had … [Read more…]
…to include 2023 Census Presenting the report, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Barau Jibrin, said the budget was increased to make provision for improved funding for the National Population Commission (NPC) ahead of the 2023 Census, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Nigerian Army, Navy, … [Read more…]
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has confirmed the death of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor. The Igbo leader’s exit had been widely speculated since Monday, December 26, but was later dispelled by officials of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. But after about 48hours of uncertainty over the issue, the Imo … [Read more…]
By Christian Enebe According to George Bernard Shaw, “Some see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not.” Dreaming things that never existed and asking “why not?”, is typically characteristic of people of exceptional intelligence who according to Justin Brown, “tend to be able to think outside … [Read more…]