The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarinpa, Abuja, has ruled that former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, will continue to benefit from the administrative bail granted to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Justice Mariam Hassan, who presided over the case, instructed that Ngige must provide a surety […]
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has committed to ensuring the proper and effective use of funds under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, NG-CARES, Programme. This follows the World Bank’s confirmation of the programme’s success in supporting vulnerable households, farmers, and micro and small enterprises across the country. The World Bank’s […]
Ecuadorian footballer Mario Pineida was tragically shot and killed on Wednesday in Guayaquil, a city that has become a hotspot for gang violence linked to drug trafficking. The 33-year-old defender, who had been part of Ecuador’s national team during the 2018 and 2022 World Cup qualifiers, was killed in an attack that has shocked both […]
A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has sentenced Samson Orijugo, the provost of Adonai Advanced Institute of Management, to three years in prison for forging a notification of results on the letterhead of Lagos State University, LASU. Justice Modupe Nico-Clay convicted Orijugo on a two-count charge of forgery, ruling that the prosecution proved […]
The 11 Nigerian military officials on board the C-130 aircraft that made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso have been released. The soldiers were held last week by Burkinabe authorities over what they described as violations of their airspace. Their release Wednesday night comes about nine days after their arrest. The Nigeria Ministry of Foreign […]
No fewer than 38 senior officers, including an Assistant Commandant General, have been dismissed from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps by the Federal Government for various infractions. The dismissals, approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board under the Ministry of Interior, were due to offences including gross misconduct, insubordination, […]
Farouk Ahmed has resigned as Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, following corruption allegations raised by Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed Ahmed’s resignation in a statement revealing that Gbenga Komolafe had stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to financial discipline, insisting that prudent management of public resources remains central to his leadership. He disclosed that before the period of emergency rule, over ₦300 billion was reserved in the state’s accounts, adding that he met about ₦600 billion on his return. Fubara assured […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has expressed strong disapproval over the title of a newly released Nollywood film, “A Very Dirty Christmas”, calling it offensive to the Christian faith. In a statement issued Tuesday, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh urged relevant authorities to review the film’s title. Okoh emphasized that Christmas, a sacred […]
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, is set to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The installation ceremony, scheduled to be held in Oyo town, is expected to draw traditional rulers, political figures, business leaders, and other dignitaries from across the South-West. The development comes […]