Court Jails Aisha Wakil (Mama Boko-haram), Two others for N6m Fraud in Maiduguri

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…]

Edo Guber Election Tribunal Begins Sitting Amidst Tight Security

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…]

Southeast senators to consult governors, constituents, stakeholders over tax reform bill

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…]

Dele Farotimi Granted Bail by Ekiti Magistrate Court

Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by an Ekiti State Magistrate Court, in a defamation case filed by Afe Babalola. According to a post on his X verified handle, the 2023 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, stated that Farotimi was granted N50m bail with a surety in the same … [Read more…]

South Korea Imposes Travel Ban on President Yoon After Martial Law Attempt

South Korean authorities have imposed a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is under investigation for his short-lived martial law declaration last Tuesday. Yoon narrowly survived an impeachment motion against him over the weekend, after MPs from his ruling People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote. PPP members said they had decided not to support … [Read more…]

NNPCL shortlists candidates for interview in 2024 recruitment

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has commenced the shortlisting of candidates for the interview stage of its 2024 recruitment exercise. This follows the recently concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Graduate Trainees and Experienced roles. Successful candidates have begun receiving interview invitation emails from the organisation. The email reads: “Thank you for participating in the … [Read more…]

Enugu Crashes External Debt by $39.8m – StatiSense

BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Peter Mbah declared Enugu State Governor-Elect by INEC

Enugu State under the leadership of Dr. Peter Mbah, reduced its debt by $39.8 million, the highest by new state governors between June 2023 and June 2024, Statisense said at the weekend, citing data published by the Debt Management Office. A post on StatiSense X handle entitled, “2023 New Governors and Their External Debt Status … [Read more…]

Tinubu Rejigs Nominees of Southeast Development Commission Earlier Announced (See New List) 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejigged his list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board, replacing the initial chairman, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Dr Emeka Nworgu. The President replaced all the three executive directors initially nominated and named two additional executive directors. The President also removed one of the board members,  Donatus … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Bust Interstate Armed Robbery, Fraud Syndicate; Recover Incriminating Exhibits 

The Enugu State Police Command has successfully dismantled an interstate criminal syndicate specialised in armed robbery and financial fraud. This was achieved through coordinated operations involving the Emene Division, Crack, and Octopus Tactical Squads, alongside the Neighbourhood Watch Group, which led to the arrest of eight (8) male suspects and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, … [Read more…]

Mbah assures investors of business-friendly land administration

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has assured investors as well as members of the public of the administration’s business-friendly land administration, highlighting the importance of the anti-land-grabbing law, also known as the Enugu State Property Protection Law, in promoting transparency and accountability in the state’s land management system. Speaking at the investiture ceremony of … [Read more…]