The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss an application filed by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, which seeks to prevent the forfeiture of properties and funds linked to him. On August 25, 2024, the court authorized the EFCC to temporarily seize…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a warning regarding the potential derailment of Nigeria’s democracy due to ongoing tensions surrounding the local government elections in Rivers State. The state has been in the spotlight recently, particularly following a court ruling that prohibited police from providing security for the elections and ordered the Independent National Electoral…
Israel is commemorating the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war and escalated tensions across the region, including in Lebanon. President Isaac Herzog will lead a memorial service in Sderot, one of the cities hardest hit by the Palestinian militant assault. A rally calling for a ceasefire in Gaza…
The Kaduna State government has refuted media reports claiming it borrowed ₦36 billion in the past six months, describing the allegations as false and misleading. Instead, the government clarified that it is currently repaying loans inherited from the previous administration, which have tripled in value due to the sharp devaluation of the Naira. In an…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to withhold federal allocations from states that have failed to conduct credible local government elections. In a statement on Sunday, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, urged Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to ensure that funds from the Federation…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Timi Dakolo has melted hearts with a touching tribute to his wife, Busola, on her 40th birthday. The artist penned a heartfelt song in her honor, capturing the essence of their love and journey together. In a message shared on social media, Dakolo expressed his deep affection for Busola, saying, “They…
By Ayomide Otitoju The heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), and World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed on a coordinated approach to enhance global pandemic preparedness. This partnership aims to scale up support for countries to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats by leveraging the IMF’s Resilience and…
Members of the Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, marching to the Department of State Security (DSS) office and the Government House to express their opposition to the upcoming Local Government Area (LGA) elections. Channels Television’s correspondent at the scene reported a large turnout…
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has granted bail to former Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, in the sum of ₦150 million. The former governor, who was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of alleged ₦27 billion fraud, must also provide two sureties in…
