Just In: Ex- Gov Yahaya Bello arraigned at FCT high court

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has appeared at the Federal Capital Territory High Court for his arraignment on a 16- count charge of money laundering to the tune of N110bn. The EFCC had declared Bello wanted in connection with allegations of laundering. Bello had yesterday, Tuesday, November 26 arrived at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters …

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Top Show Promoter, Romaric Boco Cries Out Over Visa Denial by French Embassy

After weeks of planning and massive investment including logistics and publicity, there appears a cloud of uncertainty over the highly-anticipated “Afrobeat Night With LYTA”, a concert slated to hold on December 8th, 2024, in France. The reason behind the sudden change of fortune is not unconnected with the French Embassy refusal to issue an entry visa to LYTA who is …

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Hon Anthony Ojo’s Message of Hope to Edo Central Constituents

The adjudged most dependable and visionary leader in Edo Central, Hon. Anthony Ojo, has shared a heartfelt message of hope and a roadmap for transformational leadership for Edo Central Senatorial District. As a distinguished servant of the people, Hon. Ojo outlined his robust plans to steer the district toward unprecedented growth and development, should he earn the mandate to represent …

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Human Rights Group Names Matawalle As Minister of the Year

The International Human Rights Protection Forum Service (IHRPS) has shortlisted the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for the Human Rights Leadership Award as the Minister of the Year. This recognition comes in light of Matawalle’s outstanding efforts in combating banditry and promoting human rights in Nigeria. In a letter to the Minister and signed by Ambassador Adebayo Lion …

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GT Bank: From system upgrade to “heart attack”

The plethora of Nigerian patrons who entrusted their financial well-being to the Guaranteed Trust Bank (GTBank) has continued to experience unrelenting frustration and disillusionment due to the constant failure of transactions. The genesis of this predicament can be traced back to the period after the bank’s announcement regarding a forthcoming system upgrade, slated to occur between Friday, the 11th of …

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Lagos 2025 Budget Scales Second Reading, as Speaker gives committee 1 month to report back

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday debated the 2025 appropriation bill of N3.005 trillion presented to the lawmakers by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last Thursday. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the plenary, committed the bill to a joint committee on appropriation and finance for review with a mandate to report back in one month. Earlier, Chairman of the …

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Nigeria, Brazil sign MoU to boost Agribusiness in 774 local govt areas 

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) and Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance private sector development in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance.    The MoU was signed on behalf of the government by the Permanent Secretary of FMAFS, Mr Temitope …

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2023 Bayelsa APC Deputy guber candidate, Great Joshua MacIver appoints SAs on Political Matters, Media and Communications

The Deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Bayelsa state 2023 elections, Great Joshua Maciver, has appointed Elder Kesiye Frank-Oputu as Special Adviser on Political Matters and Dr. Kasarachi Innocent – Special Adviser on Media and Communications. In a statement on Friday 22nd, November, signed by Mr. Timi-Igoli, Chief of staff to Great Joshua MacIver, the …

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Eminent Lawyer: Prophet Israel Ogundipe Applauds Barr. Oluwapelumi Jacob Olajengbesi’s Outstanding Legal Prowess … Opens a Multimillion Naira Abuja Chamber

It is essential to illustrate, without resorting to sensationalism or witch-hunts, the intimate and cordial relationship between celebrated World Televangelist Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, fondly referred to as Genesis, and a proactive, renewed Abuja-based lawyer and human rights activist, Oluwapelumi Jacob Olajengbesi. Evidently, this positions everyone to believe any assertion Prophet Oladele makes about Olajengbesi. As the well-known Lagos prophet …

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Breaking: Speaker Obasa Clarifies Negative Perceptions As Sanwo-Olu Presents 2025 Budget

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday said he had not given a serious thought about becoming the next governor of the state as was already being speculated. Dr. Obasa said his major concern has been to strengthen the party in the state adding that this is why he continues to minimise more …

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