21 Ondo lawmakers push to oust speaker over alleged OSOPADEC misconduct
Fayemi-Obayelu accused the Speaker of involvement in the alleged mismanagement of funds meant for riverine communities in Ilaje Local Government Area.
A’Court affirms forfeiture of General Atewe’s assets to FG, dismisses appeal
By Innocent Anaba The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos Division, Wednesday, affirmed the judgment of a Federal High Court in Lagos ordering the final forfeiture of multiple assets linked to retired Major General Emmanuel Atewe (retd) to the Federal Government, holding that his appeal lacked merit. In a unanimous judgment delivered virtually via Zoom, […]
Nasarawa sacks six commissioners in cabinet reshuffle
By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle involving six commissioners as part of efforts to reposition the administration for the successful completion of its remaining mandates. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Labaran Shuaibu Magaji, SAN, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the end of […]
Canada unveils 6 conditions Nigerians, other foreigners must meet to get a visa
The Canada government has outlined six key requirements that foreign nationals must meet to be eligible for a visitor visa, stressing that applicants must convince immigration officers they intend to leave the country at the end of their stay.
SDP warns INEC, judiciary against ‘Backdoor’ attempts to hijack party structure
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary to remain vigilant against what it described as attempts by some individuals to manipulate the electoral process through “backdoor” means. The party made the call on Wednesday in […]
FG launches N500bn youth credit scheme, offers entrepreneurs up to N2m without collateral
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the third phase of its YouthCred initiative, targeting 500,000 young entrepreneurs with access to loans ranging from N200,000 to N2 million without collateral. The programme, launched by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Finance, is designed to expand […]
