Category: National
Nduka Obaigbena Defends GHL, Accuses First Bank Of Breaching Agreements
General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), owners and operators of OML 120, Deep Offshore Nigeria, has reacted to a recent Mareva injunction issued by the Federal High Court in Lagos, which temporarily freezes its assets across Nigerian banks and digital platforms. In a statement dated January 10, 2025, and signed by Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of the GHL…
David Moyes returns as Everton manager 12 years after
EVERTON have named David Moyes as their manager, the English Premier League club confirmed in a statement on Saturday. “Everton Football Club is delighted to welcome back David Moyes as their new Manager, effective immediately,” the club announced. “David is widely recognised as one of the Premier League’s most experienced and accomplished managers, having led…
Makinde approves Prince Owoade as new Alaafin
After nearly three years of controversy and litigation, a new Alaafin has been approved by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade.He said Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the…
A’IBOM: Gov Umo Eno dissolves executive council
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved the state executive council. This was disclosed in a statement by the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Eno Uwah, on Friday. “All Honourable Commissioners and Special Adviser are hereby advised to hand over to their Permanent Secretaries or the most Senior Director where there…
KATSINA: 21 persons killed, others missing as bandits attack Baure
Twenty-one persons are said to have been killed, and several others were declared missing after suspected bandits invaded Baure village in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. Baure village is widely known as a bandits’ den where the criminals have significant control.
My attitude not to keep mute landed me in jail – Obasanjo
FORMER President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that his attitude of not keeping quiet on national and international issues led him to jail under the military junta of the late Head of State, Gen. Sanni Abacha in 1995. Obasanjo also hinted that the quest to save Nigeria from an imminent disintegration made him to seek…
Trump sentenced to ‘unconditional discharge’ for hush money conviction
A judge sentenced Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge Friday for covering up hush money payments to a porn star despite the US president-elect’s last-ditch efforts to avoid becoming the first felon in the White House. The judge spared Trump prison or a fine even though the 34 counts of falsifying business records on which…
INEC proposes N126b budget for 2025, asks NASS for approval
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed the sum of N126 billion for its 2025 budget. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, made the presentation while defending the 2024 budget implementation before the National Assembly on Friday. He pleaded with the National Assembly to approve the 2025 budget which is nearly three…
Sinach to perform at Trump’s inaugural ball
Renowned gospel artist and minister Sinach will perform at the upcoming World Leaders Peace and Harmony Inaugural Ball, celebrating the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. This event, organized by the African and Caribbean International Leadership Conference—a group dedicated to fostering international relationships and leadership—aims to promote unity and…
Actress Denise Zimba discovers best friend’s affair with husband
A South African actress and singer, Denise Zimba, revealed that she found out that her childhood best friend has allegedly been having an affair with her husband. Denise, who disclosed this in a post on X on Friday, said the so called bestfriend never celebrated her on her birthdays, baby showers and bridal showers. “Nothing…
Super Eagles new coach: Wickedness or genius?
Everyone is expecting my comment on the recent engagement of a foreign coach for the country’s national football team, the Super Eagles. I am sorry that I am going to disappoint those expecting me to criticize or praise the appointment. I am numb! Like every other Nigerian, I knew a search was on for a…
CBN Launches NRNOA And NRNIA Accounts To Attract Non-Resident Nigerians
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced two new financial products, the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and the Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA), designed to attract Nigerian citizens living abroad and boost their contributions to the country’s economy. In a statement released on Friday, the CBN explained that the initiative aims to enhance…
74-Year-Old Man Arraigned In Abuja For Dangerous Driving Causing N1.6m Damage, Granted N500k Bail
A 74-year-old man identified as Ubula Samuel, was on Friday arraigned before a Karu Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Abuja, for allegedly causing accident through dangerous driving, thereby causing damage amounting to N1.6 million. The defendant, who resides at Ado in Karu, Nasarawa State, was charged with mischief, causing accident by dangerous driving and causing…
Senator Azuta-Mbata elected president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
SENATOR John Azuta-Mbata has officially taken office as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Azuta-Mbata was elected during a stakeholders meeting at the old government lodge in Enugu, the capital of Enugu State, with five governors from the South-East and various political and thought leaders present. This election marks Azuta-Mbata as the 13th President-General of…
NASS criticizes border closure policy, says it’s ineffective in combating crime
THE National Assembly (NASS), through its joint committee on Industry, Trade, and Investment, has criticized the border closure policy, deeming it ineffective in addressing cross-border crimes such as banditry and smuggling. During the 2025 budget defense session with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, lawmakers voiced their dissatisfaction with the persistent security and economic…
KANO: Appeal court bars federal high court from dabbling into Emirate tussle
IN a split ruling of two justices to one, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has prohibited the Federal High Court in Kano from hearing the legal dispute regarding the Kano Emirate. The appellate court determined that the Federal High Court lacks jurisdiction over matters related to the Kano State Chieftaincy, stating that such issues…
Court Grants SSS 60-Day Request to Hold 12 Suspected Moroccan-Linked Boko Haram Plotters In Osun
A Federal High Court in Abuja has given the Department of State Services (DSS) the go-ahead to detain 10 suspected terrorists, who had planned to launch a Boko Haram/ISWAP cell in Osun, for 60 days pending the conclusion of the investigation. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on the ex-parte motion moved by the DSS…
PDP Congresses Remain Valid As Katsina Court Dismisses Aggrieved Members’ Suit
A Katsina State High Court has struck out a suit filed by some aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the conduct of the party’s state, council, and ward congresses between July and August 2024. A former Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Mustapha Inuwa alongside eight other PDP stalwarts had dragged the…
Court Dismisses Case Against Ahijo Sulaiman, Cites Lack Of Diligent Prosecution
The Upper Area Court Number Two in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, has dismissed charges against one Ahijo Sulaiman, citing the prosecution’s failure to pursue the case diligently. Delivering the ruling, the presiding Judge Abubakar Kasim Aliyara, condemned the prosecution for repeated delays and adjournments, leading to the decision to strike out the case.…
Alleged Killers Of Ajayi Crowther University Student Granted N5M Bail Each
The Oyo High Court sitting in Ibadan has granted bail to the 12 suspected killers of an undergraduate student of Ajayi Crowther University, Jeffrey Akro, while the case has been adjourned until Friday, February 21, 2025. Recall that the suspects pleaded not guilty to a two-count charge when the case was mentioned for hearing at…