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Apex Court Stops CBN From Releasing Funds To Rivers Govt
The Supreme Court has barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation and other agencies from releasing funds to the government of Rivers State until it purges itself of what the court describes as flagrant disobedience to court orders. In a one hour, thirty-six-minute judgement delivered by Justice Emmanuel Akomaye,…
“I Was Treated Badly Because I refused To Sleep With Akpabio”, Lawmaker calls out Senate President
The Nigerian Senate could be set for more unrest in coming days, this is as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. The lawmaker who has dominated the headlines over her spat with the senate president made the claim on ARISE TV, on Friday. Recall that the Kogi…
Band B Customers Not Paying Enough for Electricity — Minister
Electricity consumers in Band B may soon face higher bills as the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed that they are currently underpaying for the electricity they receive. Speaking at the Public Presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and the Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan (NIRP) in Abuja yesterday, the minister noted a significant…
RCCG Offers Free Surgeries, Dialysis in Celebration of Adeboye’s 83rd Birthday
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced that it will provide free medical surgeries to celebrate the 83rd birthday of its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. Pastor Adeboye, who was born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State, will turn 83 on Sunday. In a statement released on Thursday by his son,…
How I Rejected N500m Offers from Ministers, DGs During my Mother’s Burial – EFCC Chair
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, revealed on Thursday that he declined offers totaling N500 million from government officials during his mother’s funeral in 2019. Speaking at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja, Olukoyede explained that the generous gifts, including cheques and drafts, were sent by ministers, directors,…
Video: I Was Never Impeached As Speaker- Watch Obasa’s Interview Following Appearance At LSHA.
In what has been an action packed day at the Lagos State House of Assembly, the lawmaker representing Agege Constituency I in the House, Mudashiru Obasa, says he has resumed as the speaker of the 40-member legislative assembly. “Obasa is the speaker,” he told reporters on Thursday afternoon on the premises of the House. Asked…
Video: Confusion Rocks Lagos Assembly Amid Attraction Packed Day
The crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly today took a new twist after the police escort attached to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda was withdrawn. The police escorts and those securing the Assembly complex were also withdrawn with immediate effect. This development is said to have left…
Makinde Receives Report On Bodija Explosion Relief Fund, Promises Quick Implementation
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has received the report of the Committee on Management/Disbursement of Bodija Explosion Relief Fund, noting that the state government will look into the recommendations and implement them as appropriate. Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor who also doubles as the chairman of the relief fund committee, Barr….
Made-in-Nigeria Helicopter Set to Fly Soon – NASENI
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced that the first Made-in-Nigeria helicopter is nearing completion and will soon take its maiden flight. Speaking at a Focus Group Engagement in Kaduna, Engr. Kareem Aduagba, Project Manager at NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute, confirmed that significant progress had been made on the…
US Excludes Nigeria, Others From Visa-Free Entry For 2025
The United States US has released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), with notable exclusions, including the United Kingdom, Nigeria as well as other African nations. While the UK was left out of the programme, it remained eligible under specific conditions. Similarly, countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and South…