The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has amended its charges against the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in an FCT High Court. Initially facing six counts, Emefiele is now confronted with a 20-count charge related to alleged breaches of procurement procedures in awarding a contract to April1616 Investment…
The Ogun State Police have taken action against officers involved in a viral video that showed them assaulting and extorting a 24-year-old woman, Soyemi Funmilola, at a checkpoint near the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode. Following the victim’s report of the assault and extortion on January 23, 2024, the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)…
A tragic explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, has led to the loss of lives, destruction of property, and injuries. Among the victims were individuals, including a UK returnee, who lost their lives, while houses were reduced to rubble, and vehicles were destroyed. Governor Seyi Makinde swiftly ordered hospitals to treat the injured and hotels to…
Amidst escalating insecurity in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has called on Vice President Kashim Shettima to take charge of security matters, while urging President Bola Tinubu to focus on economic issues, as promised during their campaign. Obi expressed his concerns on Tuesday night…
Renowned Political Economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has clarified that his proposed merger of opposition parties to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027 aims for genuine service to the people rather than “machine politics.” Utomi, who is the Convener of the National Consultative Front (NCFront) and the BIG TENT, emphasized that the merger was…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) documents belonging to a mining company responsible for Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan revealed the involvement of foreign individuals as owners. The governor made this revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. Governor Makinde also provided an update…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced the establishment of the National Philanthropic Office (NPO) with a mission to raise $200 million in grants and non-financial investments to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. Shettima made this revelation during the inauguration of the Local Implementation Committee of the NPO at the Banquet Hall…
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the renewal fees of the Group Life Assurance for federal government workers to be covered. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following the conclusion of the first 2024 meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held in Abuja…
Sanusi Garba, the chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has announced that the federal government will continue subsidizing electricity to alleviate the financial burden on Nigerians amidst the country’s economic challenges. This decision was revealed during a news conference held in Abuja on Wednesday. Garba explained that the government’s decision to subsidize electricity…
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has taken a significant step to boost the morale of medical doctors and health workers in the state by approving a 100 per cent hazard allowance for them. This announcement was made during a courtesy visit by the pioneer medical students of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, and the…