Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has weighed in on the cost of the controversial Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project that was approved by President Bola Tinubu. Makinde, who spoke at an
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The Council of State on Thursday approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 persons across various categories. The decision followed a presentation by the Attorney-General of
The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. This was contained in
The US Senate’s narrative characterizing Nigeria’s security issues as a “genocide against Christians” or state-sponsored persecution has been rejected by the country’s House of Representatives. The action follows US lawmaker
Justice Rahmon Oshodi of a Lagos State High Court has ordered the remand of an accountant, Oguibe Nwachukwu, who was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged
After serving her six-month suspension, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is set to officially resume plenary sessions along with other lawmakers today (Tuesday). The assurance was given by
Dr. Tunde Bakare, the founder of Citadel Global Community Church, has revealed that political interests are pressuring him to join the African Democratic Congress. Bakare did not, however, rule out
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a phased overhaul of the Nigerian Fixed Income Market aimed at boosting transparency, efficiency, and regulatory oversight. In a memo, Okey Umeano,
Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has cautioned corps members nationwide against participating in fraudulent activities and cybercrimes, emphasizing that a large number of young
As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has declared that Abuja remains one of the safest places to live
Nigeria and South Africa could be removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list as early as next month, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with
The Federal Government has cancelled the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, October 1. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, describes her husband’s 2023 decision to run for president on a Muslim-Muslim ticket as a “bitter pill” that divided her parish and put her
The Federal Government has begun the process of certifying China’s C919 aircraft for use by Nigerian airlines, a move that could see the homegrown Chinese jet operating on domestic routes
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has sacked Hajiya Zainab Baban-Takko, the state’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development. The Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado,