Governance

Judiciary

Court berates “busybodies” suit challenging EFCC Chairman’s appointment, backs Tinubu,

Emeka Udeh - June 19, 2024

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against a suit seeking the dismissal of Mr. Ola Olukoyode, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The judgement was rendered on Wednesday in...

Governance

Minimum Wage: Cut cost of governance to pay better wages, Bishop tells Tinubu

Mfon Ekanem - June 19, 2024

Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, has issued a call to President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing the urgent need to reduce the cost of governance. He believes this step is essential to enable the government...

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Gov. Otu tells World Bank team, Cameroon-Nigeria trade leaks over $15m

Abbah Umar - June 18, 2024

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has highlighted significant financial losses due to various leakages in international border trade between Nigeria and Cameroon, estimating these losses to exceed $15 million annually. This revelation underscores the inefficiencies and regulatory...

Governance

New presidential jet: Presidency, Obi clash

Abbah Umar - June 18, 2024

On Monday, Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, strongly criticized the Federal Government's plan to purchase new aircraft for the presidential fleet. He characterized the decision as "insensitive," highlighting the severe economic difficulties many Nigerians are enduring due...

Governance

Eid-el-Kabir: Senate Leader Felicitates Muslim Faithful, Canvasses Patriotism

A Effanga - June 17, 2024

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Sunday urged Nigerians to demonstrate more patriotic spirit and keep hope alive amid diverse strategic measures the federal government had been taking to guarantee fiscal and monetary stability. Bamidele, representing Ekiti...

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‘Go home quietly’ – Asari Dokubo tells Rivers LG chairmen

Mfon Ekanem - June 17, 2024

A fresh crisis is brewing in Rivers State over the tenure of the 23 council chairmen. Tensions have heightened as Niger Delta leader and former militant warlord, Muhajid Asari Dokubo, has publicly urged the local government chairmen to acknowledge...

Governance

Elders slam LP supporters over insults on Oba of Benin ahead of Edo 2024

Abbah Umar - June 17, 2024

A prominent group of elders in Edo State has issued a strong condemnation against what they described as an “unwarranted barrage of insults and abuses” aimed at the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II. These derogatory...

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Abia Gov receives three rescued kids, cautions parents

Abbah Umar - June 16, 2024

On May 10, 2024, the tranquil community of Ama Ime in the Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State was jolted by the abduction of three children, Gideon, Divine, and Israel, all from the same family. Their parents, alongside...

Governance

Tinubu Holds Talks with FBI Chief, Calls for Enhanced Partnership in Combating Cybercrime and Terrorism

Abbah Umar - June 14, 2024

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria emphasized the critical need for enhanced collaboration between Nigerian law enforcement agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in combating cybercrime, terrorism, and related offenses. This call to action was underscored...

Governance

Edwin Clark Urges Tinubu to Implement 2014 National Conference Report in Open Letter

Abbah Umar - June 14, 2024

Elder statesman Edwin Clark has written to President Bola Tinubu, urging the implementation of the 2014 National Conference report and calling for an immediate restructuring of Nigeria. In the letter dated June 13 and made available to journalists, Clark emphasized...

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