Emefiele’s Trial: The Conference of Nigerian Intellectuals in the United States, under the leadership of President Dr. Philips Idris, has recently raised profound concerns regarding alleged human rights violations in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. Their official statement, issued this Monday, sharply critiques the Economic and Financial…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recently made substantial breakthroughs in curtailing drug syndicates operating across Nigeria. Their vigilant efforts have led to the interception of various illicit substances, including methamphetamine and opioids, cleverly concealed within everyday items destined for international markets. Through coordinated operations, the NDLEA uncovered and seized these contraband items…
In a major development, Nigerian singer Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has been exonerated from allegations of rape following extensive investigations by the police. According to documents obtained on Friday, an affidavit presented by Toheeb Lawal of Law Corridor revealed that both the police and the anti-graft agency had conducted separate investigations and cleared…
In Kwara State, a devastating incident shook Peke village along the Oko-Olowo area of the Ilorin/Bode-Saadu/Jebba express road on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of at least 25 lives and leaving 15 others critically injured. The catastrophic event was triggered by a harrowing collision involving a petrol tanker, a heavy-duty truck, and an 18-seater bus….
The trial of Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), commenced yesterday at the High Court of Justice in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Emefiele faces charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging a breach of procurement procedures in the award of N1.2 billion vehicle supply…
The Federal Civil Service, President Tinubu administered the oath of office to eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries on Monday. This event unfolded just before the commencement of this week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, showcasing the president’s commitment to bolstering the administrative machinery of the federal government. The new Permanent Secretaries, namely Ndakayo-Aishetu Gogo, Adeoye…
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, marked a historic milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the state’s inaugural Ring Road Project. The unveiling, held in Iworoko Ekiti, signals a paradigm shift in development and traffic management within Ekiti State. Governor Oyebanji, while inaugurating the construction of the Ado Ekiti Ring Road Phase 1, highlighted…
In a crucial move to quell the escalating leadership crisis in Ondo State, President Bola Tinubu stepped in on Friday, unequivocally declaring Governor Rotimi Akeredolu as the Chief Executive of the state. The prolonged discord between factions loyal to Akeredolu and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had posed a significant threat to the state’s political stability….
The Ondo State House of Assembly finds itself in the throes of a divisive political standoff, escalating the already simmering tensions between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Governor Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Out of the 26 lawmakers, reports indicate that 11 have switched allegiance to the embattled deputy governor, precipitating a call for Aiyedatiwa’s installment as…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja made a pivotal decision, overturning the prior nullification of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s election in Nasarawa State. The three-member panel of justices unanimously voided the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s verdict, which had removed Governor Sule from office under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Uchechukwu Onuemenam, delivering the…
