FG Receives Five Nigerians Freed From Côte d’Ivoire Prison
The Federal Government has received five Nigerians who were released from detention at MACA Prison in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, following months of diplomatic efforts to secure their freedom. The returnees were welcomed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, alongside the Director-General of the […]
Makinde Replaces Oyo Women Affairs Commissioner
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has relieved the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Toyin Balogun, of her duties and appointed Joke Sanni as her replacement. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. Governor Makinde thanked Balogun for her service and contributions […]
Oyo Teachers Suspend Indefinite Strike Over Security
The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers has suspended its indefinite strike following a review of the security situation across the state. The union had embarked on the industrial action after the abduction of schoolchildren in Ogbomoso, located in Orire Local Government Area, citing concerns over the safety of teachers and students. […]
BREAKING….. CBN Revokes Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country over their failure to comply with regulatory requirements. The decision, which takes immediate effect, was announced on Wednesday in a statement signed by the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali. According to the apex bank, the […]
Bangladesh Police on Alert Over Islamic Flag Campaign
Police in Bangladesh are on alert after supporters of a hardline Islamic preacher responded to his call to replace World Cup supporters’ flags with Islamic banners across the country. The campaign followed a speech by Muslim cleric Mufti Harun Izhar, who urged supporters to take down the flags of football powerhouses Argentina and Brazil and […]
Court Admits Diezani’s UK Acquittal Evidence in Asset Suit
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, permission to present evidence of her acquittal by a UK court in her ongoing legal battle to recover assets previously forfeited to the Federal Government. Justice Inyang Ekwo approved the application on Wednesday after counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes […]
Kwara NALVEJ executives inaugurated
The newly elected executives of the National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ), Kwara State chapter were on Wednesday inaugurated at the Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)in Ilorin, the state capital. The new NALVEJ executives led by Alhaji Mohammed Tunde Akanbi were inaugurated at a colourful ceremony put together by the association’s […]
Supreme Court Launches E-Filing, Ends Manual Case Filing
Nigeria’s judiciary has officially adopted electronic case filing, marking the end of manual filing at the country’s courts as part of efforts to improve the speed and efficiency of justice delivery. Announcing the development at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Tomori Kekere-Ekun, unveiled the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS), saying […]
Liverpool Sign France U21 Defender Jeremy Jacquet
Liverpool F.C. have completed the signing of Jérémy Jacquet from Stade Rennais F.C. in a deal reportedly worth up to £60 million ($79 million). The 20-year-old France Under-21 centre-back has signed a five-year contract at Anfield, with the club holding the option to extend the deal by an additional 12 months, subject to international clearance. […]
Portable Criticises Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide Over Song Content
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known as Portable has criticised some of the country’s biggest music stars, claiming that wealth and fame have negatively affected the quality and message of their music. In a video shared online, Portable alleged that Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy and Olamide have become disconnected from the realities of […]
