< 1 mn read The Senate has officially confirmed Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Her confirmation followed a screening conducted by Senators at the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday. Kekere-Ekun arrived at the Senate Chamber at 12:30 PM, with the screening starting at 12:47 PM and concluding at 2:41 PM. She was […]
< 1 mn read The Presidency announced that the upcoming cabinet reshuffle will be grounded in empirical evidence derived from performance reports received by the President over the past months. This information was shared by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, and Mr. O’Tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital/New Media, […]
< 1 mn read The Yoruba National Youth group has expressed outrage over Obafemi Awolowo University’s (OAU) last-minute cancellation of the Yoruba National Unity Day event, which was set to occur at the institution’s Oduduwa Hall. Group leaders Prophet Ayodele Ologunloluwa and Comrade Oyegunle Oluwamayowa Omotoyole condemned the university’s decision, highlighting that it was funded by the Western Yoruba […]
< 1 mn read The Nigeria Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Suzhou Chamber of International Commerce to promote economic collaboration and boost bilateral trade and investment between Nigeria and China. This initiative aims to establish the China-Nigeria (Suzhou) Logistics Park, designed to facilitate seamless trade, improve logistics infrastructure, and […]
< 1 mn read The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on monetary and fiscal authorities to address significant challenges contributing to high inflation, particularly in food prices and core categories. In a statement on Wednesday, Dr. Chinyere Almona, the Director General of LCCI, acknowledged the government’s ongoing efforts to ease the monetary regime. She noted […]
< 1 mn read The Senate has officially commenced the screening of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for the position of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This event unfolded on Wednesday following a motion by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) to reorder the day’s legislative agenda, allowing Kekere-Ekun’s screening to be addressed first. Justice Kekere-Ekun arrived at the Senate […]
< 1 mn read The Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has pledged to implement a zero-tolerance policy on corruption within the judiciary, emphasizing integrity and strictness as core principles of her judicial approach. During her screening before the Senate, Justice Kekere-Ekun assured lawmakers that, if confirmed, she would prioritize the expedited handling of petitions […]
< 1 mn read Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has appealed to the Supreme Court to challenge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring him wanted. Bello faces a 19-count money laundering charge related to an alleged N80.2 billion fraud. Bello was scheduled for arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday. However, […]
< 1 mn read Justice Emeka Nwite has adjourned the case against former Governor Yahaya Bello, following his move to the Supreme Court to appeal the arrest warrant issued against him on April 17. Bello faces a 19-count money laundering charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). At the resumed hearing, Bello’s counsel, A.M. Adoyi, informed […]
< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu declared that Africa, rich in natural resources, especially solid minerals, no longer needs to rely on aid and grants from the global community. Speaking at the Africa Minerals Strategy Group’s high-level event in New York, Tinubu emphasized that Africa’s resources are critical to the world more than ever before. Represented by Vice […]
< 1 mn read Two men were executed in the U.S. on Tuesday, including Marcellus Williams, a Black man convicted of a 1998 murder who had maintained his innocence, drawing support from civil rights groups. Williams, aged 55, was sentenced to death for the killing of Felicia Gayle, a former newspaper reporter in Missouri, and was pronounced dead at […]
< 1 mn read The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to address several unresolved issues. The union is pushing for the conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement, based on the Nimi Briggs Committee’s Draft Agreement of 2021, and demanding the release of withheld salaries from the 2022 […]
< 1 mn read The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is set to construct a 132/33 KV Transmission Station in Kpakiama, Bomadi local government area of Delta State, aimed at ending persistent electricity supply issues in Bomadi and nearby areas. The project, facilitated by Hon. Rawlings Dagidi Andaye, executive chairman of the council area, will extend its benefits to […]
< 1 mn read Former Nigerian soldier, Private Ruth Ogunleye, has publicly called on the Nigerian Army to release the results of its investigation into her allegations of sexual harassment by senior officers. Ogunleye initially made the accusations against Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, Colonel G.S. Ogor, and Brigadier General I.B. Solebo, alleging harassment and wrongful confinement after she rejected sexual […]
< 1 mn read Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for launching an investigation into allegations that some of its officials accepted a bribe from social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to drop a money laundering charge. The investigation follows a voicenote released by fellow activist and social […]
< 1 mn read In a significant step towards promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing community livelihoods, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) have launched the Afforestation, Livelihood Enhancement, and Carbon Sequestration (ALEC) initiative. This initiative, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), aims to tackle pressing environmental […]
< 1 mn read The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points from 26.75% to 27.25%, while retaining an asymmetric corridor of +500/-100 basis points. This decision was made during the 154th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, as disclosed by CBN Governor Mr. Olayemi Cardoso. Eleven out of the twelve […]
< 1 mn read Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has identified the struggle for power as a primary cause of conflicts across the African continent. Speaking at an event organized by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and partners in Abuja to commemorate the International Day of Peace, Jonathan emphasized that leadership struggles are at the […]
< 1 mn read The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children’s rights through the implementation of laws and policies, as stated by the Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, Hajia Rabi Salisu. Speaking at the zonal policy dialogue on social budgeting for child-sensitive sectors in Nasarawa and the North Central zones, Commissioner Salisu highlighted […]
< 1 mn read The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced that ten communities have been displaced due to flooding caused by heavy rains in the Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Mr. Aliyu Shehu-Kafindagi, NEMA’s Head of Operations in Sokoto, revealed this information while leading a joint assessment team to the affected areas on Wednesday. He […]
