By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Alleged Forgery: Ex-SGF testifies against former CBN Governor. Former Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, testified on Tuesday, alleging that $6.2 million was released from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in February 2023 using a forged document. Mustapha, appearing as the fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing fraud […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi PDP Governors express concern over rising cost of living in Nigeria Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have voiced apprehension over the escalating cost of living in Nigeria, likening the country’s trajectory to that of Venezuela under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The governors highlighted challenges such […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Emir urges First Lady to address Hunger and insecurity The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has appealed to the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to advocate for urgent action from her husband, President Bola Tinubu, in addressing pressing issues such as hunger, starvation, and insecurity plaguing the nation. During a visit by […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi SUPER Eagles revise starting XI for AFCON final. Ahead of the highly anticipated AFCON 2023 final clash against Ivory Coast, the Super Eagle team of Nigeria have made tactical adjustments to their starting lineup. Samuel Chukwueze rejoins the squad, while Zaidu Sanusi returns from injury to bolster the team’s defense. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi APC clears 12 Edo Governorship aspirants for primary election. Ahead of the primary election slated for February 17, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has given the green light to all 12 governorship aspirants. These aspirants are contending for the party’s gubernatorial ticket in the forthcoming September 2024 polls. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Monarch asserts invincibility against banditsThe traditional ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has boldly declared his immunity against kidnapping or assassination attempts by bandits or any criminal elements. Speaking from his palace in Iwo, Oba Akanbi emphasized his reliance on divine protection rather than traditional deities, urging fellow monarchs to do the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Court rejects oral challenge to Jurisdiction in Fubara loyalists’ case. In a recent development at the Federal High Court in Abuja, an oral application contesting the court’s jurisdiction in the case involving five loyalists of River State Governor, Siminalaye Fubara, was turned down. The defendants, namely Chime Ezebalike, Lukman Oladele, Kenneth Kpasa, […]
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Olawale Edun. Image:punchng.com World Bank and Nigeria will improve its bilateral relations—Edun. According to Mr. Wale Edun, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Nigeria and the World Bank are attempting to improve their mutually beneficial bilateral ties. When Edun welcomed Ms. […]
Image: W. Bulach Court orders Federal Government to fix price of Bicycles and its spare parts. On Wednesday, the Federal Government was given a seven-day deadline by the Federal High Court in Lagos to set the pricing of goods and petroleum products. Fairness Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa gave the government explicit instructions to set prices for […]
House of Representatives.Image:punchng.com MDA engaged in certificate racketeering -Representatives. The House of Representatives has decided to look into allegations of certificate racketeering involving some Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies and their officers working with Nigerian students. The resolution was adopted on the House floor on Wednesday, after a motion made by Abubakar Fulata, […]