Amid corruption allegations against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa by Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, the Concerned Northern Forum (CNF), has urged the anti-graft agency boss not to be distracted. The Forum also revealed its commitment to Bawa in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Recall that Gov. Matawalle had accused Bawa of demanding a whooping $2 million bribe from him but the EFCC denied the allegation, insisting it will not be drawn into a mud fight with a suspect under its investigation for corruption and unconscionable pillage of the resources of…
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A Federal High Court in Kano has declared Culpable Homicide charges, including Criminal Conspiracy Prosecution against the House of Representatives Majority Leader, Alhassan Ado Doguwa as unconstitutional. The Presiding Judge of the Court, Justice Mohammad Yunusa on Monday, further declared jurisdiction to hear and grant the N500 million bail on exparte application on the embattled majority leader of the House of Representatives. Delivering judgement on the motion on notice filed by Doguwa against his fundamental rights and unlawful detention by the lower court, Justice Yunusa held that the Chief Magistrate Court lacked the jurisdiction to preside over any charge bordering…
The Supreme Court has adjourned until May 26 to deliver judgment in a case by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking the disqualification of President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, the vice-president-elect of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP had urged the apex court to reverse the Court of Appeal judgment, led by Justice James Abundaga, which held that the party failed to establish its locus standi.
The Country Director of the World Bank, Shubham Chaudhuri, has asked Nigeria federal and state governments to consider the financial implications that a continuous fuel subsidy regime could have on their revenues, as the government contemplates the removal of fuel subsidy. Chaudhuri gave the warning Friday, during the day three of the induction programme for newly elected and re-elected governors at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The World Bank official warned that the situation could get worse if the right decisions about fuel subsidy regime are not taken. He expressed concern over the rising debt profile…
The outgoing Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has stoutly defended his administration’s construction of a 2,000-capacity ecumenical centre in Asaba for the Christian Association of Nigeria. Okowa, while speaking at the inauguration of the newly-constructed 2,000 seating capacity ecumenical centre in Asaba for the CAN on Friday, described the Delta State Christian Centre as a symbol of unity for the church of Christ in the state. He noted that Delta was a Christian state, reiterating that the church must stay prayerful to ensure that the glory of God continues to manifest upon the people and the state. The…
Nigeria’s foreign reserves increased to 36,624 USD Million on May 15, 2023, from 36,500 USD on May 8. The supposed skyrocket in the reserve was revealed by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent data. The increase represents a margin rise in less than seven days. The development comes amid the continued fall of the Naira against the Dollar. Months ago, Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Reserves decreased to 36.7 USD million in Feb 2023, compared with 37.0 USD million in the previous month. Foreign exchange reserves are assets held on reserve by a monetary authority in foreign currencies. It influences the foreign exchange…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will know their group opponents for the 2026 World Cup when the draw holds on July 12. The draw is scheduled to hold in Cotonou, Benin Republic on the eve of the 45th CAF Ordinary General Assembly, the body said in a statement available for press. According to the statement, Africa will employ a single-stage of World Cup qualification format for the next finals to be hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026. The decision ends the three qualification rounds format that has been used in the past which takes almost two years to…
In bid to further increase target end-users interest in AI, the Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, Sam Altman is presently in Nigeria interacting with members of the tech community. Mr. Altman was seen speaking with various stakeholders in the tech community in Lagos in photos circulating on social media on Friday. Mr. Altman also spoke to students at the MUSON Center about the future of artificial intelligence. Between May and June, Mr. Altman plans to visit 17 locations around the world, including Toronto, New Delhi, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Brussels and Singapore, with Lagos as the only African city on his…
The Federal Ministry of Works has appointed Mrs. Olukorede Keisha, a civil engineer, as the new Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State. Keisha assumed duties on Friday. Until her promotion, Keisha was the Assistant Director in charge of Federal Highways in Lagos. She took over from Umar Bakare who has been promoted to the directorate cadre and is required to resume at the headquarters of the Ministry of Works and Housing in Abuja. Bakare will assume duty as Director, Development in the Department of Planning and Development. NAN
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the dissolution of Osun State University, UNIOSUN Governing Council. The dissolution of the Governing Board to take immediate effect. The information conveying the dissolution was contained in a statement signed by the Osun State Head of Service, Samuel Ayanleye Aina on Thursday, May 19, 2023 for immediate press release on Friday in Osogbo. According to the statement, the state government appreciated the council members for their selfless service and commitment to the development of the University. The statement reads, “The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has approved the dissolution…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday commissioned the N21bn presidential wing of the State House Medical Centre in Abuja. It is a specialised intensive care facility for the president, vice president, their immediate families, and other VIPs. The President was accompanied by his wife Aisha Buhari and other top government functionaries. See Pictures Below:
Russia on Friday said it has placed entry ban on 500 Americans, including former president Barack Obama, in response to sanctions imposed by Washington. “In response to the anti-Russian sanctions regularly imposed by the Biden administration, entry into the Russian Federation is closed for 500 Americans,” the foreign ministry said, adding that Obama was among those on the list. On Friday, the United States added hundreds more companies and individuals to its sanctions blacklist as it broadened efforts to choke off Russia’s economy over the Ukraine offensive. “Washington should have learned a long time ago that not a single hostile step against…