July 2, 2024
N6.9billion Fraud: How Former NSA, Dasuki Gave Ex-Governor Fayose N1.2billion Cash To Cover Up Source
The 13th prosecution witness, Abubakar Madaki, in the ongoing trial of a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has told Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos how a former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki( retd.) gave the defendant the sum of N1.2bn cash to disguise the […]
DStv removes free channels
DStv has removed the ability to receive around 100 free channels on its decoders, previously available through a simple setting change. MyBroadband previously used the tweak to gain access to the channels on a decoder two years ago. These channels are broadcast from the same Intelsat-20 satellite that DStv uses for its satellite transmissions but […]
NNPC declares state of emergency on crude oil production
Mele Kyari, group chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has declared a state of emergency on crude oil production. Kyari spoke on Tuesday in a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG Energy Week) in Abuja. […]
Lagos announces WHO intervention as cholera outbreak hits Kirikiri prison
The Lagos State Government has announced it is receiving additional support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) in its battle against a cholera outbreak at Kirikiri Prison. This comes as the outbreak has been traced to unregulated street beverages and contaminated water supplies. A statement released on Sunday by the Director of Public Affairs, Tunbosun […]
Edo Government Gives Ex-Deputy Gov, Philip Shaibu Seven Days To Return 22 Official Vehicles
The Edo State government has issued a public notice demanding the return of 22 official government vehicles currently in the possession of former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The directive in a statement signed by Chris Osa Nehikhare, Hon. Commissioner of Communication and Orientation, sets a strict deadline for compliance. “The former Deputy Governor is given […]
Nigerian University Non-Academic Unions, SSANU, NASU Begin Indefinite Strike Thursday
The Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) are planning to shut down campuses by Thursday. The two unions declared on Tuesday to embark on an indefinite strike action from Thursday, July 4. This follows the expiration of a two-week strike notice, over their four months salaries, and the […]
Aiyedatiwa Inaugurates Ondo Electricity Regulatory Transition Committee
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has inaugurated a committee to oversee the transition period of regulatory oversight transfer from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Ondo State Government. The move is to ensure energy independence and improved supply of electricity in the state. The committee’s principal mandate is to develop modalities for the […]
FG Clears $850m Debt To EU Airlines
The Federal Government has paid up the backlog of debts to European airlines to the tune of $850m. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and the ECOWAS, Samuela Isopi, revealed this at the 9th edition of the Nigeria – EU Business Forum in Abuja on Tuesday. She commended the government for its intervention in clearing […]
Dangote Faults CBN’s 26% Interest Rate
Chairman and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the latest increment of interest rate to almost 30 per cent by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). While addressing the audience during the opening session of a three-day summit Organised by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) at the Banquet Hall of […]
Reps Member Accuses Dep Speaker Of Discrimination, Stages Walkout
A member of the House of Representatives, Cyril Hart, walked out on plenary on Tuesday after accusing the Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, of ignoring first-timers during debates. Hart, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), represents the Bonny/Degema Federal Constituency of Rivers State in the green chamber. “I have noticed Mr Speaker, with […]