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In response to the grave allegations, the House Committee on Finance has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the financial discrepancies within Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The committee has summoned key stakeholders, including the Managing Director, to provide detailed accounts and documentation related to the revenue streams. This development raises questions about the agency’s financial…

Edo State Governor, Obaseki, has refrained from determining the fate of his deputy, Philip Shaibu, who recently declared his intention to run for the governorship seat. In an exclusive interview after a closed-door meeting, Obaseki emphasized that the decision lies with the millions of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters in the state. This revelation adds…

In a troubling development, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), remains confined in the Department for State Service’s solitary confinement. This has sparked widespread concern as his continued detention is viewed by many as a blatant violation of his rights, with the IPOB’s lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, asserting that it…

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….

In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court, led by Justice Inyang Okoro and a seven-man panel, declared the sustained validity of both the old and redesigned Naira banknotes beyond the initial December 31 deadline. The decision mandates these banknotes to remain in circulation until the Federal Government, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, reaches a conclusive…

A stark warning reverberated through the corridors of legislative power as the House of Representatives Committee on Health laid bare a pressing issue—Nigeria’s diminishing health workforce. This revelation comes as a clarion call to address the critical state of the country’s healthcare system. At the epicenter of this concern is the prestigious Lagos University Teaching…