Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Arabic Inscriptions On Naira Notes
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed a suit challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Naira notes. Justices Yellin Bogoro held that Section 53 (1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) empowers the…
Police confirm abduction of naval rating, seven others In A’Ibom hotel.
The Police in Akwa Ibom have confirmed the abduction of eight persons, including a Naval Rating at Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area. It was learnt gunmen kidnapped them on Monday night at Classic Point Hotel, Ibaka. Their whereabouts remain unknown…
APC sacks Ndume as Senate Chief Whip
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday sacked Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC-Borno South) as the Majority Whip of the Senate. The APC appointed Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno (APC Borno North) as the new Majority Whip of the Senate. The…
Tinubu launches student loan scheme
President Bola Tinubu launched the Student Loan Scheme on Wednesday, July 17, marking the formal commencement of the programme’s implementation. In an update on ‘X’ according to the special adviser on social media, Dada Olusegun, the launch of the student…
Shaibu’s reinstatement: Omobayo remains Edo dep gov, insists Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared that Godwins Omobayo remains the deputy governor of the Edo state. Obaseki was reacting to Wednesday morning’s judgment of Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, which set aside Philip Shaibu’s impeachment…
Reps committee clears Kaduna Polytechnic, PIC of allegations of trespassing
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has cleared the Kaduna State Polytechnic and the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) from allegations brought against them in a petition filed by one Jacob S. Zarma. The petition from Zarma, a lecturer,…
Nigeria blessed to have Kalu lead constitutional amendment – Reps Deputy spokesperson.
Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, said Nigeria is blessed to have Benjamin Kalu as the chairman, House Committee on Constitutional Review. The Committee recently held a three-day workshop with Justices, Judges and Speakers of the State…
Two commissioners reportedly resign in Abia
Two commissioners in the cabinet of Governor Alex Otti on Wednesday, July 17, reportedly resigned from their positions. The commissioners who resigned include Chima Oriaku, Commissioner for Science and Technology, and Prof. Mrs. Monica Ironkwe, Commissioner for Agriculture. Reacting to…
Ndume’s position on Tinubu is self-serving blackmail, says IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has criticized the Senate Whip, Ali Ndume’s stance on President Bola Tinubu and his administration, calling it self-serving blackmail aimed at manipulating public sentiment. Ndume recently described the administration as a kakistocracy, but…
Court nullifies Phillip Shuaibu’s impeachment as Edo Deputy Governor
A Federal High Court in Abuja has voided the impeachment of Phillip Shuaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment on Wednesday ordered his reinstatement to office on the grounds that the Edo State…