Court Bars INEC and Security Agencies from Participating in Rivers State Local Government Elections
A Federal High Court ruling has prohibited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. The court also barred the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Services (DSS) from…
Trained Lion Handler Killed in Abeokuta After Lion Attack at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library
A tragic incident occurred yesterday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a trained lion handler lost his life after a lion attacked him. The victim, 35-year-old Babaji Daule, a native of Bauchi State, was fatally injured while feeding the animal at the library’s zoological garden. According to reports, the…
2025 Budget to Focus on Agricultural Development – Governor Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing food security through increased agricultural investment in the 2025 budget. He outlined this vision during an inspection of the “Bring Youth Back into Agriculture Project” in Oke Ako, Iyemero, and Gede in the northern senatorial districts of Ekiti State on Saturday. Governor…
FG Declares October 1st as Public Holiday for 64th Independence Anniversary
The federal government has officially declared Tuesday, October 1, 2024, as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who emphasized the importance of reflecting on the progress and unity of the nation. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to use the opportunity to foster…
House of Representatives Passes Bill to Allow Independent Candidates in Elections
On Thursday, the Nigerian House of Representatives passed a significant bill on its first reading, aimed at amending the 1999 Constitution to permit independent candidates to contest for elective positions in future elections. The proposed legislation, titled “A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,…
BREAKING: NCOS Suspends Officers Involved in Bobrisky Investigationm
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOS) has announced the suspension of several senior officers following the recent investigation into the allegations involving Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. This decision comes in the wake of accusations surrounding Bobrisky’s alleged preferential treatment during his sentence. The suspended officers include: In addition, the NCOS has taken the step…
“We Should Not Be Importing Food” – Wale Edun
Nigeria is setting its sights on reducing its heavy reliance on food imports, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. During a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, held in celebration of the nation’s upcoming 64th Independence Day, Edun unveiled the government’s ambitious plans to boost local agricultural…
SGF Highlights President Tinubu’s Accomplishments Ahead of Independence Day Celebration
As Nigeria prepares for its upcoming independence celebration, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, highlighted significant milestones achieved by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. During a briefing on Thursday, Akume emphasized that the government’s initiatives have already begun to positively impact the daily lives of Nigerians. In his remarks, Akume referenced…
FG Proposes NIMASA, NPA to Collect Fees in Naira Instead of Dollars
The Federal Government has proposed a shift in the collection of charges by two key maritime agencies, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), from foreign currencies to Naira. This suggestion was made as part of a broader economic stabilization effort under a bill expected to be presented…
Yahaya Bello Takes Money Laundering Allegations to Supreme Court
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is escalating his ongoing legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Supreme Court, as he seeks to overturn an arrest warrant issued by a lower court. The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the money laundering case initiated against Bello by the EFCC,…