N1.3tn fraud: Okowa’s detention sparks calls for probe of ex-governors

N1.3tn fraud: Okowa’s detention sparks calls for probe of ex-governors

The controversy trailing the arrest of former Governor of Delta State Ifeanyi Okowa has been on the front burner in the state, sparking calls from the ruling party and others for investigation of former state governors The arrest of Ifeanyi Okowa, the immediate past Governor of Delta State, by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission still baffles the state’s residents, especially the political folks, who feel he should […]

November 14, 2024 3

BUSINESS

NLC slams IMF for fuel subsidy removal denial

The Nigeria Labour Congress has criticised the International Monetary Fund for its denial of responsibility regarding the Nigerian government’s recent removal of subsidy on petrol. The congress describes the denial as cynical and emblematic of the IMF and World Bank’s longstanding pattern of imposing harsh economic policies on developing nations. In a statement on Sunday, NLC National President, Joe Ajaaero, criticised the IMF for presenting its harmful recommendations as growth […]

October 28, 2024 16

NEWS

Canadian lady jailed 11 years for importing 35.20kg cannabis

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju, to 11 years imprisonment for importing 35.20 kilogrammes of Canadian Loud (Cannabis Sativa) into Nigeria. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu who handed down the verdict also gave her an option of N100m fine on the two counts preferred against her by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The judge convicted and sentenced Munju following her […]

October 24, 2024 10

NEWS

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye thanks Tinubu for opportunity to serve

Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, says she remains committed to serving Nigeria and will do her best to contribute to the nation’s progress and prosperity. Ohanenye was among five ministers relieved of duty following the 19th Federal Executive Council meeting held at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. In her place, President Bola Tinubu reappointed the former Minister of State for Police Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, as the new Minister […]

October 24, 2024 7

POLITICS

Senate plans arrest warrant for NNPCL chiefs, HoCSF

The Senate has announced its decision to issue a warrant of arrest for some agencies for their incessant refusal to honour lawmakers’ summonses. it was gathered that the agencies penned down for invitation by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Priviledges and Public Petitions, led by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), are the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, the Nigerian Diaspora Commissions, and the Union Homes Savings And Loans Plc. […]

October 14, 2024 13

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Mentally ill man arrested for burning grandma to death

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 26-year-old Nura Mas’ud, a resident of Mu’azu village of Sule Tankarkar LGA, for allegedly setting his 60-year-old grandmother, Zuwaira Muhammad, ablaze.

October 14, 2024 7

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POLITICS

Rivers crisis: Wike camp heads for court as Fubara swears in LG chairmen

•APC, PDP factions vow legal battle as gov, Atiku, others counsel LG chiefs on residents’ welfare The Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress factions on Sunday rejected the conduct and outcome of the local government election, stating that no election was held in the state on Saturday. The Rivers PDP loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, described the poll as an […]

October 7, 2024 16 2

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Rivers crisis: Fight for your people or step aside, Kenneth Okonkwo tells politicians

A chieftain of the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said any politician who is not ready to stand for the people who voted for him or her because of fear of being killed should step aside. The former LP campaign spokesperson stated this while reacting to the drama that preceded the just-concluded Rivers State Local Government Area elections held on Saturday. In an interview with Soar TV on Saturday, Okonkwo […]

October 7, 2024 11 2

BUSINESS

UPDATED: World Bank okays $1.57bn loan for Nigeria

The World Bank has approved three new loan requests totalling $1.57bn in financing for Nigeria. According to a statement released on Monday, the approval is to support the Federal Government in strengthening human capital through better health for women, children and adolescents. It added that the approved projects would also help build resilience to the effects of climate change, such as floods and drought, by improving dam safety and irrigation. […]

September 30, 2024 9

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