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Under the direction of the South-West Governors’ Forum, the six governors of the South-West states of Nigeria met in Lagos on Monday, June 10, 2024, to discuss the region’s development. Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Ademola Adeleke of Osun, and Biodun Oyebanji of…
Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has sent a letter to Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, requesting that his trial be held in Kogi State. Bello, facing 19 counts of charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), did not appear for his scheduled court…
On Tuesday, the Nigerian House of Representatives mandated the immediate sale of two helicopters for $1.2 million and the subsequent arrest of the Director of Quality Control at the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), along with an alleged unlicensed auctioneer at the National Assembly. The arrest orders were based on accusations of providing false…
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Federal University Lokoja staged a demonstration on Tuesday, demanding the Federal Government honour agreements dating back to 2009 and remove ASUU members from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). Dr. Joshua Silas, Chairman of ASUU at Federal University Lokoja, expressed these demands…
Fifty members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have urged President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The lawmakers, representing various regions and political parties, called for this action in a letter dated June 19, 2024, citing Section 174 of the Constitution and Section 107(1) of…
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has voiced his deep concern over the persistent presence of touts and extortionists at Nigeria’s international airports. In a post on the social media platform X, Keyamo highlighted the negative impact these activities have on the country’s reputation, citing numerous complaints from the public. “I have received…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced a significant change to the schedule for the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025, shifting the tournament from its anticipated dates to a new timeframe in 2026. Originally slated for December 21, 2025, in Morocco, the CAN 2025 will now kick off on January 18, 2026,…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a final forfeiture order for properties worth over N11.14 billion and N1.04 billion linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by attorney Chineye Okezie, filed a motion seeking the permanent forfeiture of…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a dire warning about the escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, cautioning that any miscalculation could trigger a catastrophic conflict with far-reaching implications. Speaking to reporters at the UN headquarters in New York, Guterres emphasized the grave risks associated with the ongoing exchanges of gunfire between Hezbollah and Israel,…
In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council (RSTRC), Governor Siminalayi Fubara has terminated the appointment of Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse as Chairman, citing ineffective leadership and lack of collaboration with the state government. In his place, the governor appointed Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, the Paramount Ruler of Apara…