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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the new acting Chief of Army Staff, according to a statement released by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. Oluyede, 56, will serve in the position pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the substantive Chief of Army Staff, who is currently […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday struck out a suit filed by 27 lawmakers, led by Mr Martin Amaewhule, in the Rivers House of Assembly against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling, struck out the suit after it was withdrawn by the lawmakers who were plaintiffs in […]

*Warns Of Losing Investor Confidence As Judgments Can Be Bought, Calls On Judiciary To Restore Image Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has cautioned the judiciary against acts capable of setting Rivers State on fire. He gave the words of caution in the wake of Wednesday’s judgment wherein a Federal High Court in Abuja, […]

Nigeria, alongside other West African countries, is set to adopt a unified driver’s license and vehicle registration system as part of a regional effort to streamline transportation and enhance road safety. The Federal Road Safety Corps is also collaborating with the Economic Community of West African States through the West African Road Safety Organisation to […]

A heated exchange between highlife singers Flavour N’abania and Kcee has erupted on social media, with Flavour accusing his colleague of copying his musical style and sound in a recent release. The drama began when Flavour posted a cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Copy copy akaria,” which translates to “Copycat, shame on you!” […]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged threat to arrest, detain and prosecute him after his tenure as governor. Sanwo-Olu, through his lawyer, Darlington Ozurumba, filed the fundamental right enforcement suit before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court in Abuja. When the matter was […]

The Osun State House of Assembly has commenced consideration of the Osun State Multi-Door Court Establishment Bill, 2024, which seeks to provide opportunities for alternative dispute resolution. A statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Assembly, Olamide Tiamiyu, obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday, described the bill as “a landmark move […]

Rosevelt Ogbonna, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Access Bank, has said the Nigerian market is not as profitable as other African countries due to the naira devaluation. According to TheCable, Ogbonna spoke during a media parley where he reiterated the Access Bank’s five-year strategy. Speaking on the company’s investment drive, he said Nigeria ranks […]

President Bola Tinubu has launched Nigeria’s 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem at the Council Chamber of the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. He pledged to prioritise the welfare of servicemen and women as they secure the country’s territorial integrity and her citizens. Speaking at the brief ceremony on Tuesday, Tinubu acknowledged the role of Nigeria’s armed […]

Uba Sani, the governor of Kaduna state, says an efficient criminal justice system is essential for building and maintaining a stable and secure society. He made these remarks on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony of Murtala Jafaaru Zubairu as a high court judge at the council of the government house. Sani emphasised that to effectively […]

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved a new minimum wage of N71,000 for civil servants, set to take effect in November. Announcing the decision via his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, Governor Yusuf emphasized his administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare and boosting living standards. The governor stated, “In line with our commitment […]

CHAIRMAN of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has told the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and other importers to stop importing fuel products as there is over 500 million litres in the tank. Dangote said there is no need for fuel queue in the country if marketers are allowed by the regulators to come to […]