The Kenya Police Service has arrested fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, as the International Criminal Police Organisation moves to extradite him to Nigeria within the week. Government sources familiar with the case who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak on the matter confirmed the …
Read More »Tinubu makes crucial appointments into Board of SEC
President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of some Nigerian professionals to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is contained in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. Tinubu appointed Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka as …
Read More »INTERVIEW: My goal is to rekindle the culture and passion for grassroot sports development in Surulere LGA- Segun David
In this interview, Segun David, the Senior Special Assistant on Sport to the Executive Chairman, Surulere Local Government spoke about various issues concerning sports development in Surulere Local Government Area and the untapped sports industry. He also shared plans to help unearth talents in the Surelere Local Government Area. Excerpts… What is …
Read More »JUST IN: EFCC declares Yahaya Bello wanted over alleged N80.2b fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted for offences relating to economic and financial crimes. THE WITNESS reports that this was contained in a notice posted on the commission’s official Facebook page on Thursday. “Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, …
Read More »NOUN graduates to participate in NYSC scheme, law school – Tinubu
Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Education to include graduates of the National Open University, NOUN, in the National Youth Service Corps scheme. Tinubu also resolved the longstanding admittance of NOUN Law graduates to participate in Law School in the country for equal opportunities. He made the disclosure during …
Read More »U.S. Bars Four Ex-Malawi Officials From Entry Over Corruption, To Also Disallow Their Spouses
It said the decision was based on their involvement in significant corruption. The United States has barred four former officials of the Malawi government from entry, the State Department said on Wednesday. It said the decision was based on their involvement in significant corruption. The Department of State announced on …
Read More »Ebonyi denies borrowing from World Bank, IMF
Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru The Ebonyi State Government has denied that it borrowed from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund contrary to a report by the Debt Management Office. The DMO had reported that the Ebonyi State under the current administration led by Governor Francis Nwifuru, was …
Read More »Reps Blame Constitution Review For Another Botched Plenary, Shift Resumption To April 30
Front view of the House of Representative The House of Representatives has for the second time postponed its resumption of plenary from Tuesday, April 23 to Tuesday April 30, this is to allow member time to secure inputs from constituents on the ongoing constitution review. In a statement signed by …
Read More »Days Of ‘The End Justifies The Means’ Is Over In Governance – Fashola
Babatunde Fashola A former Minister for Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has said that the days of “the end justifies the means” is no longer a standard practice in governance in this era. He noted that a leader must do the right thing even if the consequences do not …
Read More »NCAA suspends three private jet operators for operating commercial flights
The Acting Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the permit of three private jet operators for engaging in commercial flights. This was according to a Riot Act on the NCAA’s website on Tuesday, signed by the Acting Director General, Captain Chris …
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