In a statement issued on Monday, the renowned human rights lawyer urged the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government to take immediate action to stop the violence. Human rights lawyer and Chairman of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), Femi Falana, SAN, has described the persistent killings and abductions …
Read More »Orji: Court hears EFCC ‘s motion for final forfeiture of N228.4m
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on May 28, hear the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s motion seeking an order for final forfeiture of N228.4 million linked to former Governor of Abia, Theodore Orji. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter to hear the motion after the EFCC’s counsel, …
Read More »$23bn net foreign exchange reserves ‘ll stablise exchange rate- Uwaleke
A financial expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke has said the accretion of Foreign Exchange Reserves (NRER) at 23.11 billion dollars to Nigeria’s external reserves puts the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a stronger position to defend the value of the naira. “The CBN can leverage rising external reserves to intervene …
Read More »Nigerian Navy’s Western Command Deepens Rapport with SIFAX Group
The Nigerian Navy’s Western Naval Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with SIFAX Group in ensuring the security of Nigeria’s coastal and maritime environment. During a courtesy visit to SIFAX Group’s management, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen, …
Read More »10m kilogrammes of illicit drugs seized, 57,792 suspects arrested- NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it seized more than 10 million kilogrammes of various illicit drugs between 2021 and 2024, with 57,792 suspects arrested during the same period. The NDLEA Chairman, retired, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa disclosed this during the signing of the partnership agreement with the General …
Read More »SquirrelPR Releases RANKED2025 Report, Revealing Over 4 Billion Visits Across Africa’s Digital News Platforms
SquirrelPR, Africa’s leading PR management software has announced the release of RANKED2025, its highly anticipated annual report that analyses the performance and influence of digital news platforms across Africa. The latest edition sheds light on the evolving consumption patterns, platform influence, and emerging trends in five key African media markets: …
Read More »CBN’s $10.50m funding not loan but grant – World Bank
The World Bank has clarified that the planned $10.50m financing to the Central Bank of Nigeria is a grant, not a loan. According to a source at the World Bank who spoke to our correspondent under the condition of anonymity on Friday, the amount is being provided under the Finance …
Read More »Lagos issues over 100 stop work orders on structures in Lekki
The Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development has issued multiple stop work orders and contravention notices to developers found violating the state’s established waterfront setback regulations in the Lekki area. The Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development made this known in a statement it issued to newsmen on …
Read More »Nigerian Man Predicts Tinubu’s Victory in 2027, Dismisses Opposition Parties
A Nigerian man identified as Tope Fausa has stirred conversations on social media after predicting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Fausa confidently dismissed the chances of opposition parties, declaring that Tinubu’s re-election is almost certain. In …
Read More »C’River Assembly extends gov’s leave by two weeks
The Cross River State House of Assembly has approved an additional two-week leave for the State Governor, Bassey Otu following a formal request transmitted to the House by the governor. The decision to extend the leave was unanimously adopted during a plenary on Friday by members of the House, while …
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