Israel faces ‘genocide’ charge at UN top court
Israel will face accusations at the UN's top court on Thursday that it has committed "genocidal" acts in Gaza, charges the country's president dismissed as "atrocious" and "preposterous".
How 2023 will affect Nigeria’s political stability for decades, By Olu Fasan
Nigerians, it seems, have moved on from the political events of 2023. Some are already talking about, others planning for, 2027. But the thoughtful and perceptive will not easily forget 2023. For the events of that year will have far-reaching consequences that could unsettle Nigeria for decades. As someone who is heavily invested in Nigeria’s political […]
CBN sacks boards, mgts of Union, Keystone, Polaris Banks
•Accuses them of Banks & Other Financial Institutions Act’s infraction •As Special Investigator asks FG to take over banks By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Peter Egwuatu The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has dissolved the board and management of Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank. According to statement by the CBN Ag. Director […]
CBN appoints new executive officials for Union, Keystone, Polaris Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a new appointment of executive officers for Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris banks following the dissolution of the board of the banks on Wednesday.
Property worth millions of naira destroyed in Ile-Ife inferno
Property worth hundreds of millions of naira were reportedly destroyed by fire around Lagere area of Ile-Ife, Osun State
Private, public sector collaboration key to Nigeria’s energy security — Minister
The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Gas, Ekperikpo Ekpo, has stated that the collaboration between the public and private sector is essential in achieving Nigeria’s energy security goals.
Betta Edu and the crime scene called Nigeria, By Ikechukwu Amaechi
Dr Betta Edu, the vivacious and chirpy politician from Cross River State, must be introspecting now. Just yesterday, she had the world at her feet, literally, and Nigeria was her oyster, where, it seemed, she could achieve anything she wished. And she achieved a lot. Born October 27, 1986, Betta chalked up incredible attainments in only 37 […]
Disregard calls for Tunji-Ojo’s sack, Coalition urges Tinubu
By Fortune Eromosele, Abuja The Conference of Civil Society for Transparency and Accountability, COCTA, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to disregard calls for the sack of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The group said the workings of Tunji-Ojo over a short period as minister proceeds him and that he had also cleared the […]
Obi, Edeoga greatest casualties of 2023 electoral fraud —Labour Party
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, has said the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, and Enugu State governorship candidate, Chijioke Edeoga, were the two biggest casualties of Nigeria’s flawed Electoral Act.
Edo 2024: I’m not fighting Obaseki – Shaibu
“This is the same Governor that has issued me several commendation letters till date, that I am the best Deputy Governor any Governor will wish to have because of my efficiency, transparency and accountability.”
Mega party: I’ve had conversations with Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi – Pat Utomi
“I have had conversations with Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, I have had conversations with Engineer Rabiu Kwankwaso, I have had conversations with Peter Gregory Obi and people like Ralph Okey Nwosu of ADC and some of the people who probably constitute the base,” Utomi said.
Peace project in S’East incomplete without advocacy on Nnamdi Kanu’s release – PISE-P
Peace In South East Project (PISE-P), a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) has said that its project cannot be complete without an advocacy for the release of the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from detention.
Sustain anti-corruption tempo, CNG tells Tinubu
By Fortune Eromosele, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to maintain the momentum in his fight against corruption in Nigeria. Recognizing his prompt response to the NSIPA financial scandal by suspending Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and initiating a thorough probe, the CNG […]
Trapped fund: AFARN urges FG to enter into agreement with foreign airlines
Association of Foreign Airlines and Representatives in Nigeria , AFARN, has called on the federal government to enter into a negotiated agreement with the foreign airlines whose funds are trapped in the country on how they can get their funds remitted to them on quarterly basis.
Army Barracks: Enugu Council Chair commends Gov Mbah, COAS
The Council Chairman of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Barr. Obiora Obeagu, has expressed gratitude to the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his push for the establishment of army barracks in the local government, saying that having permanent boots on the ground would bolster the security initiatives of the state and local government […]
Diverse Nigerians can live together based on justice
Recently, while speaking on the Plateau State massacre after a closed-door meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State said, “Some of the major issues that seem to allow the problem to persist include issues like farmer-herder clashes, the clamour for indigenes versus settlers. But the world over, […]
