Ondo deputy gov, Aiyedatiwa apologises to Akeredolu
The embattled deputy governor of Ondo state, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has tendered an apology to the State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, over the political crisis in the State which arose from his absence from the State. Aiyedatiwa, at a press briefing…
Supreme Court upholds President Tinubu’s election
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, affirmed President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the valid winner of the presidential election that held in the country on February 25. The apex court, in its lead judgement that was…
Tinubu to present 2024 budget November, says Senate
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2024 budget to the National Assembly in the next two weeks. The President will also submit the supplementary budget for 2023 to the National Assembly for consideration. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator…
Court judge orders arrest of DPO for refusal to accept service bailiff in Niger
A Minna High Court 4 has ordered the arrest of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Mokwa Local Government Of Niger State, DSP Wakili Inusa, over alleged refusal to honour a service of court process by bailiffs in the state….
We cannot afford it – Nigerian lawmakers reject motion to make WAEC, UTME free
The House of Representatives has rejected a motion that sought to compel the federal government to make the 2023/2024 secondary school examination free for all Nigerians. The motion, moved by Anamero Dekeri, called on the federal government to make WAEC,…
What my son told me about Naira Marley — Mohbad’s father testifies in court
Mr Joseph Aloba, the father of deceased singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (aka Mohbad), told a coroner’s court on Wednesday that the deceased had been living with singer Azeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) since December 2019. Joseph testified during a coroner’s inquest…
EFCC ex-boss, Bawa released after five months
The immediate-past Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdurasheed Bawa, has been released five months after detention. CDA News gathered that the former anti-corruption czar was released on Wednesday night. Recall that Bawa was arrested by the…
CDA News updates you need to know this Thursday morning
Good morning dear readers Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, resolved to investigate legal and other service providers involved in the case between Nigeria and foreign firm, Process and Industrial Development Limited….
Tinubu appoints nine INEC RECs
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of nine (9) new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The appointment is for a term of five (5) years each, which is also subject to the confirmation…
Tribunal Affirms Tamuwal’s Election As Senator
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Sokoto has affirmed the election of the former governor of the state, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, as duly elected Senator, representing Sokoto South Senatorial District. Led by Justice Denis Madi Echesi, the three-man…