May 2024
JUST IN: Adamawa Assembly minority whip is dead
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has lost its member representing Ganye constituency, Hon Abdulmalik Jauro Musa. A source close to him said he died in the early hours of Friday, May 24, while receiving medical attention in India. Abdulmalik Musa who was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was the deputy minority […]
Court Orders Forfeiture Of Emefiele’s $4.7m, N830m, Properties
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered a temporary forfeiture to the Federal Government of $4,719,054, N830,875,611, and several properties linked to a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Bogoro issued the order after entertaining an ex-parte application brought before him by the […]
Kano State Governor Reappoints Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano
On Friday, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Sanusi received his letter of reinstatement at the Government House in Kano. The governor stated, “By the powers conferred on me by the Kano Emirate Council Law of 1984 and 2024, and supported by the recommendation of the […]
Nigeria’s GDP declines to 2.98% in Q1 2024 – NBS
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth declined to 2.98%, lower than the rate recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023 which was 3.46%, according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Friday. However, the GDP growth rate in the quarter is higher than the figure recorded in the corresponding […]
Tap Swap Reportedly Blocks Nigerian Users, Sparking Outrage
Tap Swap, a widely used cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly blocked or banned Nigerian users from accessing its platform, causing significant controversy and outrage among those affected. Numerous social media posts from frustrated users indicate that the Tap Swap website fails to load or process transactions when accessed from Nigerian internet connections. One user, @AuthorHeaven_EW, tweeted, […]
Two Men Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Armed Robbery in Ekiti State
An Ekiti State High Court in the Ado Ekiti Division has sentenced Benjamin Joseph (32) and Stephen Orban (25) to death by hanging for robbing two individuals of cash and valuable items. The convicts were arraigned on December 30, 2022, facing four counts of conspiracy and armed robbery. According to the charge, on August 16, […]
Breaking: Xavi Hernández sacked as manager with Barcelona
Spanish football club, Barcelona have announced that Xavi Hernández will not continue as manager of the first team in the 2024-25 season. The club president Joan Laporta made this announcement on Friday, just three weeks after he was reassured of his position, despite having a contract that runs until June 2025. “FC Barcelona would like […]
Police release Abuja editor on bail
Madu Onuorah, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Globalupfront Newspapers, who was abducted from his residence in Lugbe, Abuja, by policemen on Wednesday, has been released. The management of Globalupfront Newspapers announced his release in a statement on Friday, revealing that the Enugu State Police Command released him on bail on Thursday night. “We confirm the […]
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Approves Immediate Recruitment of Healthcare Professionals
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate recruitment of doctors, nurses, consultants, and other healthcare professionals in the state. Akin Fagbemi, Chairman of the Hospitals Management Board, announced this decision following a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in Ibadan, the state capital. This move […]
Bannex Plaza: Nigerian Civil Society Condemns Attack on Security Operatives
The Nigeria Civil Society has condemned the incessant attacks on Nigerian Military and security forces, describing it as a dastard and condemnable trend that can trigger anarchy, unrest and national security destabilization. At a press conference on Thursday, in Abuja, Adams Otakwu, Chairperson, Conference of Civil Societies and Coordinator, Civil-Military Cooperation, noted that the incident […]