Yobe govt grants freedom to 30 inmates
The Yobe State government has pardoned 30 inmates who were remanded in different correctional facilities for various offences. Chief Information Officer, Ministry for Justice, Alhassan Sule Mamudo, confirmed this in Damaturu. He said the pardon was granted based on the advice of the State’s Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy led by the Attorney […]
Obasa’s ousting divides APC as factions battle for control
● Tinubu’s ‘directive’ reinstating Obasa fake news, lawmaker affirms● Governor’s Advisory Council may take final position today● Group urges lawmakers, Obasa to reconcile for state unity● Residents urge legislators to improve delivery of democracy dividends The removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and his replacement by Mojisola Meranda […]
Court order lifting Mareva is declarative, can’t be stayed, suspended – GHL
General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) has said that the Federal High Court, Lagos discharge of the Mareva order against its assets and bank account is declarative and cannot be stayed. In a statement reacting to First Bank of Nigeria’s position that banks could have obeyed the lifting of the Mareva order, GHL said that “in law, […]
Americans could feel pain in trade war with Mexico, Canada, China – Trump
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the sweeping tariffs that he has imposed on Mexico, Canada and China may cause short term pain for Americans as global markets reflected concerns that the levies could undermine growth and reignite inflation. Trump said he would talk on Monday with the leaders of Canada and […]
Why Trump won’t have problem with Tinubu – Jimoh Ibrahim
Ondo South Senator, Jimoh Ibrahim has said President Donald Trump of the United States, US, won’t have any problem with his Nigerian counterpart, President Bola Tinubu. Ibrahim explained that Tinubu is a liberalist and not a realist, hence won’t have problem with Trump. He noted that the Nigerian president aligns with the American liberal democratic […]
Victor Boniface’s failed move to Saudi Arabia: Lessons, repercussions
At some point this week, it felt as if Victor Boniface was destined to leave Bayer Leverkusen to Al Nassr. The two clubs opened talks over a possible transfer, as the Saudi Pro League side sought to replace Anderson Talisca, who has since signed for Fenerbahçe. The news came out of nowhere, as Boniface only […]
Probe ‘missing N26bn in Ministry of Petroleum Resources, PTDF’, SERAP tells Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly probe allegations that over N26 billion of public funds are missing, diverted or stolen from the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and […]
‘Drastic measures needed’ – Ex-Buhari’s aide, Obono-Obla calls for death penalty on corruption
Former senior special adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla, has strongly advocated for the introduction of the death penalty for corruption and economic crimes. This recommendation was made during his address at the 16th Edition of the Ralph Opara Memorial Lecture, organized by the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) in Calabar. […]
Activist Farotimi Backs Sowore, Says IGP Egbetokun’s Stay In Office ‘Illegal
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the continued stay in office by Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, asserting that it was illegal and that the latter should have retired by now. Farotimi, who spoke during an interview on News Central TV on Saturday, monitored […]
Fresh Outbreak Of Lassa Fever Claims 2 Lives In Plateau
The Plateau State Government has confirmed death of two persons from a fresh Suspected outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk made this known in Jos, the Plateau state capital. Shurkuk said the state has recorded three cases of Lassa fever with two fatalities and one […]