Emefiele pleads not guilty to amended 20-count charge, trial adjourned to Feb
Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has pleaded not guilty to the amended criminal charge filed against him by the federal government. BACKGROUND On Thursday, the federal government amended the criminal charge it filed against…
Subversive CSOs Are Threats To National Security – Anti-Corruption Forum
The National Anti-Corruption and Security Forum has called for immediate crackdown on Civil Society Organizations indulged in extortion and subversive activities in Nigeria. The call is coming on the heels of the increasing wave of insecurity across the country. In…
Adebutu loses as Supreme Court affirms Abiodun as Ogun governor
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected governor of Ogun, ending months-long legal contention between him and Ladi Adebutu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Five justices led…
[BREAKING] Gombe Guber: Supreme Court affirms Gov Inuwa’s election, dismisses PDP appeal
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the appeal filed by Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Jibrin Barde, against the election of Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State. It was reported that the apex court is delivering final judgements on gubernatorial…
Queen Moremi Global Ambassador Empowers 125 People from Queen Moremi Ajasoro Indigenous Family
In a bid to uplift the lives of indigenes of Ile Ife, the Queen Moremi Global Ambassador, led by Queen Aderonke Ademiluyi (QMA), has embarked on a noble mission to empower 125 individuals from the Queen Moremi Ajasoro Indigenous Family…
Ibadan Explosion: Time to Focus on Internal Security, Strengthen Amotekun – Osun Lawmaker, Mudashiru
The lawmaker representing Ayedire-Iwo-Ola Oluwa Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Lukman Kayode Mudashiru has described noted the explosion that occured in Ibadan on Tuesday night indicates a time to focus on Internal Security. He also noted that this…
US Secretary Blinken to Visit Nigeria, Three Other African Countries
United States Secretary Antony Blinken will be travelling to Nigeria and three other African countries from January 21-26 The three other countries are Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire and Angola. According to a statement by US Embassy in Nigeria, throughout the…
AfDB approves capital investment of $10.5 million to support sub-Saharan African businesses
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a capital investment of $10.5 million in a venture capital fund to support innovative African businesses displaying strong growth potential. AfDB is to contribute $7 million from its ordinary resources…
Former Lagos governor, Ambode, Okocha visit Super Eagles camp in Ivory Coast
Former governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, and the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, paid a visit to the Super Eagles camp in Ivory Coast to offer words of encouragement ahead of their upcoming match in…
Supreme Court Sets Date to Give Judgment on Rivers, Ogun, Nasarawa, Gombe Guber Appeals
The Supreme Court has fixed Friday, January 19, 2024, for judgment on the dispute regarding the March 18, 2023, gubernatorial elections in Rivers, Ogun, Nasarawa and Gombe State. In Rivers, the Supreme Court reserved judgment on Monday in the appeal…