Court grants Former Minister of Aviation N100m bail
A former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika and his brother, Ahmad, have been granted a N100 million naira bail each, in the fresh fraud-related charges, instituted against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Federal Capital Territory High Court, in Abuja, also barred them from travelling out of the country except with […]
FG re-launches National Information Portal
The Federal Government has re-launched the National Information Portal with the link, www.nigeria.gov.ng as the official digital gateway to comprehensive information about Nigeria and Nigerians. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, who yesterday re-launched the portal on the sidelines of the Ministerial Sectoral Briefings, to mark the first anniversary of the President […]
Sean “Diddy” gets another sexual assault lawsuit
Another sexual assault lawsuit has been filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Former model Crystal McKinney alleged yesterday that the American rapper had forced her to perform oral sex on him at a party in 2003. The lawsuit said the assault occurred after she was “pressured to imbibe” alcohol and marijuana, including a joint she believed […]
UK Prime Minister announces New General Election for July 4
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a UK general election is to be held on July 4. The poll will be the first time Sunak, faces the public while in charge, after he was appointed leader of the largest party in parliament in an internal Conservative vote in October 2022. The vote — the third […]
Cross River House of Assembly impeaches Speaker
Members of the Cross River State House of Assembly today engaged in a free-for-all following the impeachment of the Speaker Elvert Ayambem. The House turned chaotic as the sitting rounded up, with members fighting over the mace, which is the symbol of authority of the speaker. The fisticuffs ended the sitting, which saw 17 members […]
FG begins construction of 1, 250 housing units in 4 states
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of 1,250 housing units across four states in Northern Nigeria, under the Renewed Hope Estate of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, who made the disclosure today at the groundbreaking ceremony of 250 housing units, in Katsina State, said the Renewed […]
Lagos Governor pays tribute in honour of late Deputy Chief of Staff
Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has paid glowing tributes in honour of his Deputy Chief of Staff, late Gboyega Soyannwo, who died at age of fifty five. saying Lagos had lost a rare gem who was dedicated to work. Governor Sanwo-Olu said this when he led his executive members, families, friends and colleagues at the […]
LASCOPA recovers N150 million from Eko EDC
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency(LASCOPA) says N150 million have been recovered from the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company and the Eko Electricity Distribution Company for credit adjustments to Lagosians. Its General Manager, Mr. Afolabi Solebo in an interview with our correspondent on making consumers enjoy products and services paid for, reiterated that the agency has […]
Pakistan shuts down Schools and hospitals
Pakistan ordered schools closure, postponed exams, and put hospitals on alert, as a severe heatwave swept through the country. Pakistan’s chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz said the daytime temperatures in some southern and south-western parts were likely to cross 50 degrees Celsius during the weeklong heatwave, which is eight degrees Celsius above normal levels. Provincial Education […]
CBN raises Interest Rate from 24.75% to 26.25%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate for the third straight time by 150 basis points from 24.75 per cent to 26. 25 per cent. The CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso who is also the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) chairman said the committee at its 295th meeting retained the Cash Reserve […]
