In a recent statement, popular comedian Okey Bakassi has called upon the Nigerian Government to eliminate the concept of “state of origin” in the country, as he believes it serves as a divisive tool. Bakassi expressed his opinion during an event in Lagos, stating that Nigeria would be more united if the emphasis shifted from … Read more
Prominent human rights activist Femi Falana has strongly criticized the allocation of N110 billion as palliative to the National Assembly, deeming it illegal and contemptuous. Falana called for an immediate reversal of these measures, asserting that they flagrantly violated relevant provisions of the Nigerian Constitution. The allocation consisted of N70 billion distributed among newly elected … Read more
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has called upon President Bola Tinubu to intervene and prevent the proposed hike in electricity tariffs by the Distribution Companies (DISCOs). In a statement signed by the OPC’s General-Secretary, Mr. Bunmi Fasehun, OPC President Mr. Wasiu Afolabi expressed the appeal on Sunday in Lagos. The Federal Government had recently disclosed … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently authorized a revised corporate governance code, stipulating that the tenure of a bank’s managing director or chief executive officer (CEO) should not exceed 12 years. The CBN shared this information through a 96-page circular posted on its website over the weekend. The circular, signed by Chibuzo Efobi, … Read more
Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, has alleged that if former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, is prosecuted for his crimes while in office, he would implicate ex-President Muhammadu Buhari and his entire family. Sowore claimed that Emefiele’s prosecution would extend to certain Senators, members of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
The decision by the Nigerian federal government to provide a monthly payment of N8,000 to 12 million households as a means of mitigating the impact of fuel subsidy removal has generated mixed reactions. President Tinubu had announced the plan during a request to the National Assembly for approval to borrow $800 million from the World … Read more
The Nigerian federal government has expressed its determination to reclaim all illegally occupied lands and properties belonging to the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) across the country. During a recent briefing in Gombe, the Railway Property Management Company Limited (RPMC), a subsidiary of the NRC, announced that a task force has been established to enforce this … Read more
During a meeting in Akure, Iyiola Omisore, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), provided an update on the health of the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who has been unwell for a period of time. Omisore assured the government and people of the state that there is no need for alarm … Read more
On Friday, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State announced the reappointment of Colonel Bisiriyu Olayinka Olayanju (retired) as the Oyo State Commandant of Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun. The governor also approved the reassignment of Ms Tara Adefope as the Director General of the Oyo State Bureau of Public Procurement. Additionally, Engineer … Read more
Simon Ekpa, a well-known advocate and separatist for Biafra, has stated that the Igbo people are not engaging in criminal activities to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ekpa, who is a lawyer based in Finland and serves as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic … Read more
In an effort to address the issue of insecurity, the Nigerian Army has taken a firm stance and declared that it will not engage in negotiations with bandits. Major General Godwin Mutkut, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Nigerian Army Sokoto, made this clear during a press briefing held in Gusau, Zamfara State. Instead of … Read more
A Nigerian Air Force FT-7NI trainer aircraft reportedly crashed during a routine training exercise in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. The incident occurred on Friday, as confirmed by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. Both pilots on board the aircraft survived the crash and are currently being observed … Read more
A High Court in Abuja has declared the arrest and detention of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as invalid. The decision was made by Judge Bello Kawu in response to an application made by Emefiele. On June 9, President Bola Tinubu suspended Emefiele from his position as CBN … Read more
Justice Yusuf Halilu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has acquitted Senator Rochas Okorocha of corruption charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This marks the third time that Okorocha has been cleared by courts regarding allegations of fraud and corruption during his tenure as the … Read more
Ikie Aghwarianovwe’s appeal to disqualify Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori based on allegations of providing false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) about his academic qualifications and date of birth has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Friday that Aghwarianovwe’s appeal lacked merit … Read more
The Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi (Delta North) and his seven-year prison sentence for charges of fraud and money laundering. The court has ordered his immediate release from Ikoyi prisons in Lagos, where he is currently held. The Supreme Court also acquitted the two companies, Golden Touch Construction Project Ltd … Read more
The State House of Assembly has publicly released the list of 25 nominees for the Osun executive cabinet. The Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, read out the list during the plenary session on Friday, July 7, 2023. The list, submitted by Governor Ademola Adeleke, includes individuals such as Bar. Oladosu Babatunde, Bayo Ogungbamgbe, Sesan … Read more
Lotanna Ojukwu, the younger brother of the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, former Biafra Head of State, has called on President Bola Tinubu to condemn what he described as unpatriotic statements made by MC Oluomo and the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Ojukwu urged Tinubu to publicly denounce these statements, even if … Read more
Rear Admiral O. K. Oluwagbire, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), has assured that the Nigerian Navy is prepared to take action against saboteurs and criminals who target national maritime infrastructures. He emphasized that the ENC is capable of addressing maritime crimes in the states of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, … Read more
The State House of Assembly in Osun has released the list of 25 nominees for the executive cabinet, as submitted by the state governor, Ademola Adeleke. The Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, read out the list during the plenary session on Friday, July 7, 2023. The list of nominees includes individuals such as Bar. … Read more