The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has temporarily stopped the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from terminating a contract related to Nigeria’s transition from analogue to digital television. The court issued an order for both the NBC and the concerned companies to maintain the status quo until the resolution of the case filed by six aggrieved firms. Justice A.A. Ademu, presiding over the case, ruled that neither party should take any further action on the disputed contract, to prevent prejudicing the court’s final decision. The order was given during an ex-parte application brought by six companies challenging…
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Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has unveiled plans to introduce a price control mechanism aimed at making food items more affordable for residents. During a meeting with market leaders, including the Iyaloja General, Yemisi Abass, at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, Abiodun revealed that the state government will soon launch the Gateway Trading Company, formerly known as the Bulk Purchase Company. Abiodun stated that the Gateway Trading Company will purchase food items in bulk and sell them at significantly reduced prices compared to regular market rates. This initiative will initially roll out in the state’s four zones, with the goal…
President Bola Tinubu visited King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, with the aim of reinforcing diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. This was revealed in a statement by Dada Olusegun, the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, via his verified X account on Thursday. He wrote, “President Bola Tinubu visited His Majesty, King Charles, at Buckingham Palace. The significant meeting highlighted the ongoing diplomatic ties and partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.” The British Royal Family also confirmed the visit, sharing a photograph of the two leaders at Buckingham Palace on social media,…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP) has called on the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, social activist Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, and leaders of Afenifere over alleged misappropriation of funds during the 2023 presidential campaign. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made the call during a press conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday, expressing concerns over what he described as recent attempts to cover up financial misconduct. Arabambi accused Yesufu, Ighodalo, and others of diverting over N12…
Beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s student loan scheme have expressed frustration over the delay in the disbursement of their August monthly stipends. In separate interviews with newsmen, several students voiced their disappointment, highlighting the financial strain caused by the delay. Under the scheme, students have the option to apply for an upkeep loan in addition to institutional loans, which are paid directly to universities. In July, a total of 20,371 students from six tertiary institutions received N20,000 each as part of the upkeep stipend. The benefiting institutions include Bayero University, Kano; Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina; University of Ilorin, Kwara; University…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to enforcing financial laws and cleansing the banking sector of rogue activities. Speaking at the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Tuesday, Olukoyede emphasised that the EFCC will no longer tolerate financial sector malpractices. “We are no longer folding our arms,” Olukoyede declared during the event held at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. He stressed the central role that the banking industry plays in some of the…
The Deputy Director of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Kolawole Dare, has declared that the organisation will not be intimidated by recent actions of the Federal Government. SERAP plans to file a public interest lawsuit at the Federal High Court to compel President Bola Tinubu to reverse the recent fuel pump price hike and investigate allegations of corruption within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Dare made this known on Wednesday in response to the invasion of SERAP’s Abuja office by officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday. The raid followed a 48-hour ultimatum…
On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to ten individuals who participated in the #EndBadGovernance protests and were charged with attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu between July 1 and August 4 of this year. Justice Emeka Nwite, while delivering his ruling, set the bail at ₦10 million for each defendant. As part of the bail conditions, the protesters are required to provide one surety each, who must also reside in Abuja and own property within the city. The court further mandated that the property documents be submitted, along with an affidavit of means. Additionally, both…
UN Human Rights Deputy High Commissioner Nada Al-Nashif said Tuesday the warring parties in the Sudan conflict are acting with “total disregard for international law.” Al-Nashif spoke at the 57th session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva which is addressing various global issues including political unrest, regression on women’s rights and, freedom of press and expression. “Our office is particularly alarmed by the use since the beginning of the conflict of sexual violence as a weapon of war. We have documented 97 incidents involving 172 victims, predominantly women and girls, which is a gross under-representation of the reality,”…
European travellers visiting the UK without a visa will soon be required to pay a £10 (approximately $13) waiver fee under new rules set to take effect next year. The UK’s electronic travel authorization (ETA) system, initially introduced for Qatar nationals, will be expanded to include travellers from all countries, including European Union citizens. The non-refundable fee will apply to all visitors, including infants and children, who do not hold a visa or permission to live, work, or study in the UK, according to plans announced by UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. Irish citizens will be exempt from the new…
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu and security agencies, urging them to focus their efforts on combating violence rather than intimidating organised labour and civil society groups. In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, Atiku condemned the arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS) at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday while Ajaero was en route to the UK for official duties. Ajaero was released late that night after…
Val Obienyem, Media Adviser to Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has dismissed reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Obi at his residence in Anambra State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Obienyem described the rumours as false and unfounded. He clarified that Obi was not in Anambra State at the time of the alleged incident. “As of Saturday, Mr. Obi was in Rwanda attending important engagements. He has since returned to Nigeria and is currently in Edo State, where he is actively involved in party and national matters,” Obienyem explained.…