A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit seeking to invalidate the appointments of the current managing director and executive directors of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by President Bola Tinubu. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, dismissed the suit on the ground that the plaintiffs […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has sanctioned some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs) during the Yuletide season. According to a statement by Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, this is a clear message of zero […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo. Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, the suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. “Items recovered […]
The Chief Imam, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Sanni Amidu, says the use of palliatives by governments as alternatives to social welfare is an indication of “systemic failures.” Amidu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) about the palliatives and their bearing on the […]
Chairperson of Oye Local Government Area in Ekiti, Mrs. Clara Bamisile has urged landlords to provide decent toilets for their tenants to eliminate open defecation. Bamisile gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Oye-Ekiti. She said it was disheartening that some owners of […]
The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government (LG), Mr Wasiu Adesina, has appealed to political leaders to consider supporting candidates aged 50 and below to succeed him. Adesina spoke during the annual Congress/ End of the year party of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikorodu LG Branch. The event took […]
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended three individuals in relation to the alleged gang-rape of a 12-year-old girl, identified as Miss Esther, in Okpella, located in the Etsako East Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner of Police Umoru Ozigi made the announcement during a meeting in Benin City […]
Benin City, Edo State – Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced that the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, allocated over N8 billion to the state’s 18 Local Government Councils in December alone. This significant increase in funding marks a notable shift from […]
Akoko-Edo, Edo State – Hon. Tajudeen Alade, the chairman of the Akoko-Edo local government area, has publicly rejected reports of his alleged impeachment, asserting that he remains in office despite recent turmoil. In a statement released on Monday, Alade detailed a disturbing incident involving the invasion of his office by […]
The political landscape in Edo State shifted significantly on Friday as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) welcomed new members from the local government area. Hon. Edosa Enowoghomenma, the Chairman of Ovia South West Local Government Area, led a group of eight elected councillors—including Hon. Nosakhare Edobor, the Leader of […]