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CJN Constitutes Supreme Court Panel As PDP, LP File Appeal Against Tinubu

– Supreme Court, Nigeria By Ademola Idris, Muyiwa Akinola, Taiwo Steven  The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will constitute the Supreme Court panel that will hear the appeal arising from the judgment of the Presidential Election Petitions Court latest on Wednesday. The PEPC had on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, delivered a 12-hour judgment on the appeals arising from the February 25, 2023 presidential… []

Major Facts You Need To Know About New CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso

– Yemi Cardoso By Ademola Idris  Following his appointment as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, It is obvious that many people especially the young generation don’t really know much about Olayemi Michael Cardoso. Here are some facts you might need to know about him – He was the Commissioner for Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning… []

Visa Ban On Nigerians Lifted As Tinubu Secures $bn Investment With UAE

– President Tinubu with UAE counterpart during his visit to the country By Ademola Idris  Without any immediate payment by the Nigerian government, Emirates and Ethiad Airlines will resume flights into and out of Nigeria immediately. Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finalised an agreement with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which has led to the immediate lifting… []

“We Shall Promote Accessible And Affordable Health Care Services” -Otti Reassures Abians

– Gov. Alex Otti By Bunmi Onakan  Speaking during the reception of the survival thanksgiving service for the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Mike Akpara, held at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Umuahia, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has reassured citizens of the commitment of his administration to provide health care services in the 17 local governments. He said he would ensure equipment of primary health… []

Mr Ibile’s Associates Fight Back Against Allegations of Land Grabbing, Assault and Other Bizarre Claims

– Hon. Saheed Mosadoluwa By Ademola Idris  In response to a wave of media attacks and a series of bizarre allegations, Honourable Saheed Mosadoluwa and his legal team have issued a press release vehemently denying the claims and calling for a fair and unbiased portrayal of the ongoing legal proceedings. The press release, issued on Friday, September 7, 2023, categorically refutes the allegations against Honourable… []

Ekiti First Lady Condemns Killing Of FUOYE Student, Demands Justice

– Ekiti State First Lady, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji By Femi Ojo  The wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has condemned the killing of a female student of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Deborah Atanda, demanding justice for the deceased. Atanda, a 200-level Nursing student of FUOYE was on Wednesday found dead and buried in a shallow grave behind her department’s lecture room… []

Popular Islamic Cleric, Argungu Is Dead

– Sheikh Abubakar Giro Argungu By Bunmi Onakan  Sheikh Abubakar Giro Argungu is dead. Before his death, Argungu was a renowned Islamic cleric who many people adored like Mohammed. The National Secretary, Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a wa Iqamatus Sunnah, (JIBWIS), Kabir Muhammad Haruna confirmed this is in a post via his verified Facebook page on Wednesday. He posted that, the cleric died in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi… []

DSS Arrests Nasarawa Officials, Traders For Diverting Palliatives

– File photo of DSS operatives By Bunmi Onakan  Personnels and their associates at Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency have been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly diverting palliatives intended for needy persons. The suspects were suspected of selling the palliatives at Lafia’s contemporary market, among other places. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, the… []

Nigerian Army Officers Blocks Entrance To Abuja

– Nigerian Army blocks entrance to Abuja By Bunmi Onakan  Though yet to be confirmed, a reliable source hinted Metropolix Online that the Nigerian army has reportedly blocked entrance into the Federal Capital Territory—FCT. At the time of filing this report, no reason has been given for the blockage. The latest development is coming as the presidential election petition tribunal is gearing up to deliver… []

Wike Vows To Retrieve N34bn Owed FCTA As Minister Constitutes Cabinet

– FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike By Bunmi Onakan  Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike has vowed to collect over N34 billion owed the FCT administration. Wike made the vow while speaking to members of the House of Representatives Adhoc Committee to Investigate Failure of Mass Transportation in Nigeria, during a working visit in his office, yesterday. The minister warned allottees owing the administration ground… []

Soun Stool: God Told Me I’m Born For It- Ghandi Olaoye

– Ghandi Olaoye By Bunmi Onakan  The newly appointed Soun of Ogbomoso land, Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has revealed that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, approved his choice to leave pastoral work for a traditional monarch. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in a statement on Saturday by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun… []

Police Arrest News Publisher’s Brother After Petition By Fashola

– Babatunde Fashola By Bunmi Onakan  Following a petition by former Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, Police has confirmed the arrest of one Chike Ibezim, an entrepreneur who is also a younger brother to the accused. On August 10, Chike was reportedly arrested by some police officers in Abuja, the country’s capital. Fashola was said to have written a petition against the entrepreneur about a… []

Ekiti Hails Oyebanji As Governor Begins Rehabilitation Of Igede-Ilawe Road

– Gov. Biodun Oyebanji By Bunmi Onakan Relief has come the way of motorists and commuters, as Ekiti State Government has begun the rehabilitation of Igede-Ilawe road. There was jubilation by commuters and residents of the communities when the Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, inspected the ongoing works on the road on Saturday evening. They expressed their delight about the positive intervention on the road…. []

Falana Asks DSS To Release Wale Adedayo

– Femi Falana By Bunmi Onakan  Following the arrest and detain of chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo, who accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of diverting local government funds, lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to release him. Adedayo was detained by DSS on Friday after he honoured an invitation from… []

Banditry: Zamfara Govt Shuts Down Eight Cattle Markets

– Cattle market By Ademola Idris  Eight cattle markets in five local governments have been shut down by Zamfara State government on Sunday over banditry activities. We learnt that bandits were transporting and selling rustled cattle at different markets in the state; hence, action was taken by the government to contain the situation. In a statement issued in Gusau, the state capital earlier today, the… []

Gabon: Coup Leader Pledges To Return Power, Says Suspension Of Democracy ‘Temporary’

– Gabon soldiers  By Ademola Idris Following the coup that ousted former President Ali Bongo in Gabon, military coup leader has pledged to return the country to democracy but has refused to provide a timeline for fresh elections. According to a BBC report, Gen Brice Oligui Nguema said the country’s state institutions would be made more democratic, and their suspension was only “temporary.” But Gabon’s… []

President Tinubu replaces NNDC Board

– President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Ademola Idris President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate replacement of Asi Okang as the Cross River State representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Ajuri Ngelale, the spokesperson to Mr Tinubu, in a statement on Friday, said Mr Okang has been replaced with a new nominee, Orok Duke. Mr Ngelale said the president also… []

DSS Arrests CBN Deputy Governor, Kingsley Obiora

– Kingsley Obiora By Ademola Idris  Deputy governor of the Economic Policy Directorate of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Obiora, has been detained by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). His detention has thrown the CBN into a state of anxiety as many staff of the apex bank are confused. A security source confirmed Obiora’s detention, according to The Nation. While… []

N50m Bribe Allegation Rocks Imo Electricity Project

– Gov. Hope Uzodimma By Ademola Idris  Over the alleged link in the demand of N50 million from the contract sum of the electricity project by an oil company, the people of Mgbala Agwa Autonomous Community in Oguta Council Area of Imo State, have called the Imo State government to sack the President-General, Nwokocha Prince Ezembi. The community leaders of Mgbala Agwa, in Oguta LGA,… []

CBN Investigates Suspected $1b Currency Counterfeit Deal

– Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) logo By Ademola Idris The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched an inquiry into an alleged $1 billion currency counterfeit deal, involving a Nigerian and other nationals. A memo, dated August 23, 2023, giving insight into the inquiry and marked confidential was addressed to banks and financial institutions. The counterfeited dollar, according to the letter, is meant for… []