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The bid to consolidate the improved security of lives and property in Enugu has gathered momentum with well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies rallying over N3bn in donations to the Enugu State Security Trust Fund (ESSTF). The donations were made both physically and online during the fundraising dinner organised by the Fund at the Old Government … [Read more…]
Justice A.O. Adeyemi of the Lagos State High Court Family/Probate Court in Ikeja, has dismissed the application filed by Christian Wigwe and Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, seeking the appointment of interim administrators in the estate of the late former Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe. In a ruling delivered on February 6, … [Read more…]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its operatives have uncovered a massive depot for large-scale dealings in expired and falsified drugs in Abia State, Nigeria’s South-east. NAFDAC, in a statement posted on its Facebook page on Friday, said the fake and expired drugs were discovered inside multiple buildings in Umumeje, a … [Read more…]
Elder statesman and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, has passed away at 96. Adebanjo died on Friday morning at his Lekki residence in Lagos. A statement co-signed by his children confirmed his death. “With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation … [Read more…]
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has condemned the Canadian Embassy’s denial of a visa to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. The controversy unfolded when Gen Musa revealed that he and several senior military officers were not granted visa to attend an event in Canada meant to honour war veterans. While some … [Read more…]
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has blacklisted 14 examination centres for their involvement in widespread malpractice across nine subjects. Ten of the affected centres are in Ogun State, while four are in Oyo State. Additionally, seven supervisors—two each from Oyo and Ogun States, and one each from Lagos, Cross River, and Ebonyi States—have been recommended … [Read more…]
Following the court order that the shares of Keystone Bank Limited previously held by the shareholders be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public that Keystone Bank Limited remains safe, sound, and fully operational. In a circular dated February 14, 2025 and signed by Hakama … [Read more…]
Elon Musk’s X has agreed to pay Donald Trump about $10m (£8m) after suspending his accounts following the 2021 US Capitol riot by his supporters, according to reports. The payment follows a $25m (£20m) deal the US president’s lawyers struck with Meta Platforms – the owner of Facebook and Instagram – last month. Mr Trump sued the social … [Read more…]
Zamfara State Government has uncovered 2,363 ghost workers following the just-concluded verification of civil and public servants in the state. Governor Lawal constituted a committee headed by the state Head of Service in August 2024 with the mandate to conduct the verification exercise of workers. A statement on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesman, Sulaiman Bala … [Read more…]
The National Assembly on Thursday passed the ₦54.99trn 2025 Appropriation Bill. The bill was passed separately by the Senate and the House of Representatives. A breakdown of the budget showed N3.645trn for statutory transfers, N14.317trn for debt servicing, N13.64trn for recurrent expenditure and N23.963trn capital expenditure (development fund), with fiscal deficit put at N13.08trn. The … [Read more…]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended the House of Representatives for the passage of four tax reform bills for a second reading on Wednesday. The four tax reform bills—the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill 2024, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill 2024, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill 2024, and the Nigeria Tax … [Read more…]
Following reports of setbacks to Nigeria’s national grid on Wednesday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has linked the ‘disturbance’ to tripping of Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. TCN’s General Manager on Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed in a statement that at the time, the Benin-Egbin 330kV line was on a scheduled outage for mechanical … [Read more…]