Former President Muhammadu Buhari has joined millions of other Nigerians in sending birthday greetings to the pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, describing him as a wise man under whose watch the party made great strides. In a statement released on Tuesday 16th January…
Former Minister of Commerce and Industry Charles Ugwuh has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on alleged N3.6billion fraud, the Nigerian anti-graft agency stated on Monday. According to the statement released on Monday 15th Janaury 2024, stated that the former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Charles…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Monday called on security agencies to intensify their efforts in addressing the pressing matter of kidnappings and insecurity in Nigeria as she mourns Nabeeha. Senator Tinubu said this in a post on X in her reaction to the recent abduction of the Al-Kadriyar…
Former Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has once again, taken to his official social media handle to wish one of his children, this time, his Son Marvin Okowa as he completes a year older today. Ifeanyi Okowa who only just yesterday celebrated his youngest daughter, Marilyn Okowa-Daramola on her happy birthday,…
Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reacted to the judgment of the Supreme Court affirming his victory as the duly elected Governor in the 2023 Governorship election in the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu to celebrate his victory, posted a photo of his deputy Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and himself with a caption…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has reacted to his victory at the Supreme Court Abuja, after he was affirmed as the duly elected Governor of the State in the 2023 governorship election in the state. Taking to his official social media handle on Friday 12th January 2024, a few…
The Supreme court has reversed the sack of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State Justice John Okoro, who read the lead Judgement said the Court of Appeal was wrong in affirming the decision of the tribunal, which held that Governor Abba Yusuf did not win the majority of lawful votes…
President Bola Tinubu has sympathized with former President Goodluck Jonathan over the death of his elder sister, Madam Obebhatein Jonathan. Madam Obebhatein, fondly called Amissi, was a teacher, businesswoman, mother, and grandmother. President Bola Tinubu in a statement on Friday, January 12, issued by his special adviser on media and…
The apex court affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeal Lagos, dismissing the appeal of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party against Governor Sanwo-Olu for lacking in merit. Justice Garba Lawal prepared and read the lead judgment in the Lagos State governorship dispute. Other justices, who made up the…
An ATM fraudster has been sentenced to ten years in prison in Kaduna, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said in a released statement. According to the statement released by the anti-graft agency on Friday 12th January 2024, Justice A.A Bello of the Kaduna State High court sitting in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation on eight arrested suspected oil thieves in Rivers State, the anti-graft agency said in a statement. According to the statement released on Thursday 11th January 2024, by the anti-graft agency, operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command have commenced investigations…
Former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, was granted bail in the amount of N50 million by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo on Thursday, January 11. Olu Agunloye was charged on Wednesday with seven felonies related to contract fraud and government…
Eleven new Supreme Court justices will be sworn in next week. As requested by President Bola Tinubu, the Senate approved the 11 judges in December 2023. The eleven new Supreme Court Justices billed for swearing-in are: Hon. Justice Jummai Hannatu Sankey, OFR North Central Hon. Justice Stephen Jonah Adah North Central…
Former Delta Governor Okowa is a proud father and grandfather, and this he displayed to the world while wishing his youngest daughter, Marilyn Okowa-Daramola a happy birthday on Thursday. The immediate past Governor of Delta State took to his official social media handle on Thursday 11th January 2024, to share a…
A man has been sentenced to five years for cryptocurrency fraud amounting to $ 1.6 million, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said in a statement. According to the statement released by the anti-graft agency on Thursday 11th January 2023, stated that the commission secured the conviction and sentencing…
Following the dissolution of the Board and Management of Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank on Wednesday, the Central Bank of Nigeria has appointed new executives to oversee the affairs of these banks. Yetunde Oni was appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank, and Mannir Ubali Ringim as…
The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has, with immediate effect, sacked the entire Board of Directors of Polaris, Titan, Union and Keystone Banks. This action, according to a press release signed by Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director, Corporate Communications, was necessitated by the “non-compliance of these banks and their respective…
The names of 107 private universities to be investigated by National Universities Commission (NUC) have been unveiled. The move is to ensure compliance with specific criteria, The Nation reports. Nigeria currently has a total of 147 private universities, as indicated on the NUC website. Checks by the Nation reveals that 107 private…
The Lagos State Police Command has began investigation into the case involving Tiwa Savage and Davido, after confirming the receipt of the petition filed by Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage against her colleague, Davido for alleged bullying and threats to life. The ‘Stamina’ crooner in the petition which made rounds online,…
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…