Nasarawa Chief Magistrate Suspended Over Bribery, Abuse of Power Allegations
Chief Magistrate Vincent W. Gwahemba of the Judicial Service Commission in Nasarawa State has been suspended due to allegations of bribery and abuse of power. The suspension was conveyed through an official letter dated January 30, 2024, requiring Chief Magistrate Gwahemba to respond within 24 hours to the accusations made against him. As per the…
Musibau Olasunkanmi Appointed New ICAN Registrar/CEO
Dr. Musibau Olasunkanmi has been appointed as the new Registrar/Chief Executive of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The announcement of his appointment was made on Friday following approval by the Governing Council during its meeting on December 15, 2023. According to a statement from ICAN, Olasunkanmi’s appointment reflects a strategic decision aimed…
Surulere: Voting Commences in Gbajabiamila’s Constituency
Voting has begun in the by-election being held in Surulere 1 Federal Constituency located in Surulere, Lagos State. This by-election aims to fill the vacant seat left by Femi Gbajabiamiala, who resigned from the House of Representatives to assume the role of the President’s Chief of Staff. The accreditation process commenced at the Surulere Local…
By-Elections, Re-runs Happening in 26 States Today
Today, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is overseeing by-elections and re-runs in 26 states across Nigeria. These electoral activities span 80 Local Government Areas, encompassing 575 registration areas and 8,934 polling units. The participating states are Ebonyi, Yobe, Kebbi, Lagos, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, Borno, Kaduna, Plateau, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Cross River, Delta, Enugu, Jigawa,…
BREAKING: Nigeria Advance into AFCON Semi-Finals, Defeat Angola 1-0
The Nigerian national football team, known as the Super Eagles, triumphed over Angola in a thrilling match, securing a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup held in Cote d’Ivoire. Ademola Lookman’s lone goal in the 41st minute propelled Nigeria to victory. Played at the packed 33,000-seater Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in…
Saraki requests that Kwara have strict security.
In order to address incidences of insecurity, former Senate President Bukola Saraki urged the Kwara government to strengthen security in the state on Friday in Abuja. In response to the killing of Oba Peter Olusegun Aremu-Cole, the traditional ruler (Olukoro) of Koro, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara, on Thursday and the kidnapping of other…
Rerun polls in 2024: DSS cautions against taking any steps that could jeopardize national security.
Nigerians participating in the 2024 rerun and bye-elections have been advised by the Department of State Services to behave well both during and after the events in the states that would be affected. The opposing parties are tasked by the service with refraining from any actions that could jeopardize law and order. The DSS also…
Oluwo Urges Tinubu to Prioritise Securing Nigerians’ Lives, Properties
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Adewale Akanbi, has urged Bola Tinubu to prioritize safeguarding the lives and properties of Nigerians. As a royal figure from Osun, he emphasized the necessity for collective action to address the pervasive issues of kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism in the country. In a letter personally signed by Oba Akanbi,…
CBN Bans Banks, Fintechs from International Money Transfer Services, Jerks Up Application Fee by 1,900%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a prohibition on banks and financial technology companies (fintechs) offering international money transfer services. This notice is outlined in the updated guidelines for the operations of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), which were formally published on January 31, 2024. The document read: “All banks are prohibited from operating…
Sultan of Sokoto Mourns Murder of Two Ekiti Monarchs
The recent murder of two Ekiti traditional rulers has elicited concern from Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA. In a statement released by his media team on Friday, the Sultan emphasized the need for condemnation of such acts, deeming them unfortunate. The…