Ondo Commissioner Alleges Forgery Of Akeredolu’s Signature On Official Document
Ondo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Razaq Obe, on Friday, allegedforgery of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s signature on official documents about his ministry. Obe, in a letter sent to the state Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, a copy which was obtained by LEADERSHIP, said the irregularities in the signature of the governor were […]
Sacked Burundi PM Gets Life In Prison For Trying To Overthrow Government
Burundi’s Supreme Court sentenced ousted prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni to life in prison on Friday on charges including attempting to overthrow the government and threatening the life of the president, a judicial source said. Bunyoni, whose trial opened three months ago, was prime minister from mid-2020 until September 2022 when he was fired, days after […]
Benue Assembly recalls two of four suspended members
The Benue House of Assembly has reversed the three-month suspension imposed on two members, Anthony Agom (PDP-Okpokwu) and Solomon Gyila (APC-Gwer-West). This followed a motion by Isaac Ochekiliye (PDP-Ohimini) on Friday, appealing to the house to lift the suspension. Four members of the house were suspended on Monday for disrupting legislative activities. Mr Ochekiliye urged […]
Kaduna Drone Strike: CIMICO Commends Prompt Response of CDS, COAS
The Coordinator of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMICO) and Chairperson of the Conference of Civil Societies, Adams Otakwu has commended the prompt response of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja to victims of the Kaduna Drone Strike of 3rd December, 2022. At a Press Conference after […]
Nigerians affected as Canada raises proof of funds requirement from $10k to $20k
Canada has announced an increase in its proof of funds (PoF) requirements for international students. PoF is a financial requirement for persons applying to migrate to countries like Canada and the United Kingdom, to show that the applicants have enough money to support themselves and their families while in the new country. Since the early […]
Late Alaafin’s Son, Prince Abdulfatai Dies at 47
Prince Abdulfatai Adeyemi, son of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has died. He reportedly died on Friday, a day before his 47th birthday at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State. Abdulfatai was appointed by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Pension Board […]
Dangote refinery gets first crude supply
The first crude feedstock for Dangote’s 650,000 b/d refinery has arrived the country, according to SP Global quoting market sources and tanker tracking data. The analytical firm said the development indicated that fuel production at the new $19 billion facility is finally set to start after years of delays. According to the report; the OTIS […]
Tinubu appoints NCDMB, governing Council, management team
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of qualified Nigerians to serve on the Governing Council and Management team of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The appointment is in conformity with Sections 71(1), 72, and 73 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (2010). According to the statement by […]
Court jails internet fraudster for defrauding 34 victims across 13 countries
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC ) has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Eze Harrison Arinze before Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for defrauding 34 victims across 13 countries of $592,000 (Five Hundred and Ninety-Two Thousand United States Dollars). EFCC shared this in a statement on […]
Tinubu Appoints New National Council On Privatisation Members
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four (4) new members of the National Council on Privatization (NCP), representing the private sector in the Council. The appointees are: (1) Oluwole Osin — South-West (2) Mohammed Mustapha Bintube — North-East (3) Olayiwola Yahaya — North-Central (4) Akwa Effion Okon — South-South According to a statement […]