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Eleven new justices are set to be sworn in to the Supreme Court of Nigeria next week, bringing the court to its full complement of 21 justices for the first time in its history. The appointments were approved by the Senate in December 2023 at the request of President Bola Tinubu. The new justices come … [Read more…]
No fewer than 11 persons including kids, were reported dead in a boat mishap along the Andoni-Bonny coastal waters in Rivers State on Tuesday. The accident was said to have involved two passenger boats that plied the routes. Some of the victims were said to be from Ngo town, Ataba, and Isiama communities in the Andoni … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the travel documents of suspended minister Betta Edu and her predecessor Sadiya Umar-Farouq who are being probed for various alleged financial malfeasance during their separate stewardship of the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry. Also, the EFCC seized the passport of former National Coordinator of the National Social Investment … [Read more…]
COAS commends Enugu gov’t as partner in fight against insecurity, to address security dark areas in state …As Mbah requests military barracks for Isi-Uzo The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured that the Army would strengthen security efforts in a few dark areas in Enugu State, such as Isi-Uzo Local Government … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has summoned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over his alleged involvement of the controversial N438 million contract scandal involving the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. The Nation newspaper reports that Mr Tunji-Ojo was summoned by the president on Tuesday. The minister is expected to explain his … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has slashed by 60 per cent the travel expenditure of government officials in his administration. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, the decision was part of cost-cutting measures of the Presidency. He said that the decision will affect … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has continued with the replacement and extension of pipelines in areas without water across the metropolis and its outskirts, raising hope of capturing more residents without access to clean and potable water. The state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, who was on inspection tour to some of the ongoing extension projects in … [Read more…]
Nigerians can now apply for the international passport from the comfort of their homes says Nigeria’s Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. pic.twitter.com/e4zA2lKFr2 The Minister unveiled the functionality of the new system to stakeholders from across the country on Saturday in Abuja. How To Apply For Passport Online Following the launch, listed are the steps for … [Read more…]
Globacom subscribers may be unable to make calls to MTN lines soon, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said. This, the NCC said, is due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges. The commission disclosed this on Monday in a notice to the public signed by its Director, Public Affairs Department, Reuben Muoka. The NCC, according … [Read more…]
In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against the election of Governor Hycinth Alia of Benue State. It has also reserved judgment in the Ebonyi State governorship election appeal for a later date. On Benue’s case, the dismissal followed the withdrawal of the appeal by counsel to Mr Titus Uba of the Peoples Democratic Party … [Read more…]
The Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has clarified the recent visit of officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to its office but assured of its commitment to helping the agency with its investigations. EFCC officials visited the Dangote Group headquarters in Lagos over details of foreign exchange allocated to it … [Read more…]