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EndBadGovernance Protests: Court dismisses suit against organisers
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday threw out a suit instituted against the #EndbadGovernance protesters for lack of diligent prosecution. The suit was filed by 17 Nigerians drawn from the six geopolitical zones of the country against the August 1 to 10 nationwide protests. The plaintiffs listed…
Read More »EndBadGovernance: Court orders protesters’ arrest, accounts freeze
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the freezing of 32 bank accounts belonging to individuals and firms linked to the organisation of the just concluded #EndBadGovernance protest. Justice Emeka Nwite, who issued the order, said the accounts shall remain frozen pending the conclusion of the police’s investigation and…
Read More »Kekere-Ekun sworn-in as Chief Justice of Nigeria
Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday inaugurated Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo as the new Chief Justice of the country. The National Judicial Council (NJC) had last week recommended the appointment of Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo (popularly known as Kekere-Ekun) as CJN, following after the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola…
Read More »80bn Fraud: A’Court paves way for Yahaya Bello’s arrest, arraignment
A Nigerian Court of Appeal in Abuja has paved the way for the possible arrest and arraignment of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello for alleged corruption and abuse of office during his eight-year tenure. Bello faces charges of corruption, money laundering, among others, and the ruling raises hope that…
Read More »I’m Not Leaving PDP, Fubara Tells BOT
Embattled Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, that he has no plan of leaving the state. Fubara met a delegation of the PDP led by the Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, who visited him at the Government House, Port…
Read More »Dangote roll out PMS supply Sept, PHC, Warri Refineries November
The Federal Government’s committee on the sale of crude oil to local refineries in naira has reached an agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery to commence the rollout of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in September 2024. Additionally, the government announced that the sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other…
Read More »Police unleashes 169-man special squad on kidnappers, bandits
In a last-ditch bid to reduce crimes, especially kidnapping and banditry in the country, the Nigerian Police Force has unleashed a special squad of 169 men and officers. The Inspector General of the Nigerian Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said the unit aims to reduce the critical caps in the current policing…
Read More »Amidst fuel scarcity: NNPC declares N3.3tr profit
Amidst the ongoing petrol crisis across the country, the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has declared an eye-watering profit of about N3,3 trillion. Olufemi Soneye the national oil company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, said the profit is the highest in the 46-year history. He said, “The NNPC Limited has released its…
Read More »Exploring Nigeria’s Hidden Gems: Top Underrated Travel Destinations.
Nigeria is a country rich in culture, history, and natural beauty, yet many of its travel destinations remain relatively unknown to the global audience. While places like Lagos and Abuja are well-known, there are many hidden gems across the country that offer unique experiences for adventurous travelers. One such destination…
Read More »Controversy Surrounds the National Assembly’s Budget: Calls for Transparency and Accountability.
The budget of Nigeria’s National Assembly has once again come under scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency and accountability in the allocation and expenditure of public funds. The controversy surrounding the legislative body’s budget has sparked a broader debate about the role of the National Assembly in the country’s…
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