Alleged Misconduct: NBA President Shuns Call To Bar Ceremony Presided Over By Olanipekun

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Yakubu Maikyau, on Tuesday, declined to participate in the call to bar ceremony presided over by the Chairman, Body of Benchers, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN). In a statement, the NBA president said to do so would be to endorse, celebrate or condone a practice … [Read more…]

JUST IN: CBN limits cash withdrawals to N100K, ATMs to issue N200 as highest denomination

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered Deposit Money Banks (DMOs) and other financial institutions to ensure that weekly over-the-counter (OTC) cash withdrawals by individuals and corporate entities do not exceed N100,000 and N500,000, respectively. The apex bank made this known on Tuesday in a circular signed by CBN Director of Banking Supervision, Haruna … [Read more…]

Fmr Reps speaker, Dogara, defects to PDP after declaring support for Atiku

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dogara was received into the party during the presidential campaign by the party’s presidential candidate and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar in the nation’s commercial capital, Lagos State. This comes 48 … [Read more…]