EFCC arraigns Kogi Assembly candidate, two others over N1.4bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Kogi State New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) House of Assembly candidate for Ankpa II Constituency, Ismaila Atumeyi Yousuf, before the Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos State. Ismaila was arraigned on 18 counts alongside two others in connection with alleged
Coalition begins zonal rallies next week to force CJN to resign
A Coalition of Civil Societies of Nigeria (CCSN) has announced that it will commence zonal rallies next week to force the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola to resign his position. The coalition, comprised of 18 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), for the umpteenth time, demanded the CJN’s immediate
Anambra Assembly passes 2023 budget of N259.9bn
Less than one month after Governor Chukwuma Soludo presented the 2023 estimated budget of Anambra State to the House of Assembly, the lawmakers passed the budget, to the tune of N259.9 billion. The bill was passed on Tuesday, following the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Finance
I’m obedient to Tinubu, no apologies – Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has said he has no apologies to Ndigbo for affirming to be Obidient to the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu. The Presidential candidate of APC, Tinubu is running a Muslim-Muslim ticket with Kashim Shettima, wherein the Christian communities in the
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know
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CBN raises lending rate to 16.5 per cent to end inflation
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has raised its lending rate to 16.5 per cent in a bullish move to stymie rising inflation and pressure on the naira, the country’s currency. The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele made this disclosure on Tuesday at the end
Why Nigeria may be in danger – Fani-Kayode
A former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, says the country is on the brink following the statements by the trio of Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndigbo, and Northern Elders Forum that the unity of Nigeria is negotiable. Recall that the trio of Afenifere, Ohaneze
Lai Mohammed reveals greatest threat to general elections
Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture has identified fake news as the greatest challenge to the 2023 general elections. The minister spoke at the 4th edition of the ‘PMB Administration Scorecard 2015-2023 Series’. The purpose, according to him, is to massively showcase the numerous achievements of President Muhammadu
I have no doubt, I’ll reclaim my mandate, says Gov. Oyetola
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, says he has no doubt in his mind that he will reclaim his mandate at the ongoing election petition tribunal. Oyetola said this on Saturday during the 31st Iragbiji day in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area of the state. The governor said he is optimistic
FC Barcelona and Spain legend Pique retires Saturday
Gerard Pique’s retirement this weekend brings one of the most distinguished careers in FC Barcelona and Spain footballing history to a conclusion. Pique won eight LaLiga titles and the UEFA Champions League three times with Barca. He helped his national team lift their first FIFA World Cup in 2010 and