The Senate has called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to revisit the failed $500m contract awarded in 2009 for the installation of CCTV cameras in Abuja and its environs
The Senate also wants the executive to install CCTV cameras in strategic locations in the 36 states of the federation to forestall incidences of kidnapping and other criminal activities across the country. These resolutions among other were taken today at plenary following debate presented by Senator Ned Nwoko, having expressed grave concern over the kidnapping […]
The Federal Government has asked the Supreme Court to grant “an extension of time” for old naira notes to remain in circulation as a legal tender
The government also wants the court to lift its March 3 order – which instructed that theold naira notes should remain alongside the new notes till December 31. In the fresh application by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi,the Federal Government further explained that should the Supreme Court decline itsrequest to extend the period […]
The Nigeria Government and its German counterpart signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU), bordering on the supply of gas from Nigeria to Germany and another for $500 million worth of renewable energy projects in Nigeria
Speaking in Berlin, Germany, at the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum, PresidentBola Tinubu who witnessed the signing, called for more investors in various sectors ofthe Nigerian economy, assuring German businesses that with Nigeria’s stable politicallandscape, foreign investments into the country are secure.(cue in: PBT ON MOU)Our Correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the signing of MoUs was […]
Colombian pop star Shakira has reached a deal with Spanish prosecutors to settle a tax fraud case, just as her trial was about to begin
The singer has paid a €7.5m fine – prosecutors had wanted to jail her for eight yearsand fine her €23.8m if found guilty.She had faced tax fraud allegations for €14.5m in a Barcelona court. Shakira, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, said she settled “with the best interest of my kids at heart”.In a lengthy […]
After two poor performances in the World Cup qualifiers, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) would happily fire its coach José Peseiro if it had the money to pay compensation
NFF member Nse Essien, who is part of the NFF executive committee, told this to newsmen to express the disappointment of the federation over the male national team’s recent outings. Recall Poseiro in September, had his job extended after a renegotiated pay of $50,000 contract from $70,000 was reached. Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 World […]
The South African government has called on the International Crime Court (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by mid-December
South Africa, along with Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros and Djibouti, submitted a referral to the ICC to investigate whether war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Gaza.Minister in the Presidency Khum-budzo Ntsha-vheni said if the ICC did not do this, it would signal a “total failure” of global governance. The South African presidency […]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, has AFFIRMED the election of Hyacinth Alia as governor of Benue State
The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the March 18 governorship election, Titus Uba had approached the appellate court to set aside the judgment of the tribunal which upheld Alia’s election, on allegations that Alia’s deputy, Samuel Ode, presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission contrary to Section 182(1)(j) of the […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that Western liberal democracy is ‘unsuitable for Africa’ and seems not to be working for Nigeria and other African countries
According to the former president, WESTERN DEMOCRACY as it is being practiced in Nigeria and other African countries, should be re-examined or moderated; as it has not delivered on good governance and progressive development for the continent. While delivering a keynote address at an event held at the Olusegun Obasanjo presidential Library, Abeokuta, the Ogun […]
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to attract investments which will propel the nation on a critical path to success
Speaking in Berlin, Germany yesterday at a panel discussion at the ongoing G20 Compact with Africa Summit. President Tinubu who acknowledged the numerous challenges bedeviling the African continent, however assured potential investors that Africa especially Nigeria has moved beyond restrictive policies, as well as highlighted ongoing economic reforms in creating a more conducive environment for […]
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has issued a stern warning against the illegal stripping of containers along the port access road
The Managing Director of NPA, Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, in a statement in Lagos onSunday, noted that the authority would deal decisively with perpetrators of theunwholesome practice, insisting that Truckers caught in the act stand the risk of beingdelisted from the Electronic Call-up System (Eto) platform managed by the Truck TransitPark (TTP) limited.Bello-Koko made this known […]
