Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty to 16-Count Charge
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him. Bello was docked before trial Justice Maryann Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, alongside two other defendants, Umar Oricha and […]
CBN Raise Monetary Policy Rate From 27.25 To 27.50
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate to 27.50 per cent from 27.25 per cent as part of efforts to combat surging inflation. The CBN governor, Yemi Cardoso, announced this at the end of its last Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja, making it the sixth rate hike this year. Cardoso […]
Man City’s Defensive Woes continue After Draw With Feyenoord
Pep Guardiola has said his Manchester City side were “fragile”, while they were also labelled “weak” and “frail” after surrendering a 3-0 Champions League lead against Feyenoord at Etihad Stadium. Instead of heading to Liverpool on the back of a morale-boosting win, the defending Premier League champions face their title rivals at Anfield on Sunday […]
Lagos Lays Foundation Stone For New Alaba-Rago Transnational Market
Lagos State Government says the ground breaking ceremony for the redevelopment and revitalisation of Alaba Rago Transnational Market is aimed at fostering socio-economic growth in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his Special Adviser on Enterprise Geographic Information Service and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, said his administration is dedicated to rebuilding the […]
President Tinubu Celebrates Port Harcourt Refinery Revival
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on Tuesday. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, said the president acknowledged the pivotal […]
World’s Oldest Man, John Alfred Tinniswood, Dies at 112
John Alfred Tinniswood, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest man, has passed away at the age of 112. He died on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Hollies Care Home in Southport, England. Guinness World Records confirmed his death in a statement on Tuesday. The family shared that Tinniswood’s last day was […]
Mohamed Salah Casts Doubt On Liverpool Future
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is “disappointed” by the club’s failure to offer him a new contract – and looks more likely to leave than stay. The 32-year-old, Liverpool’s top scorer this season with 12 goals in all competitions, is out of contract at the end of the season. Salah scored twice in the […]
Lagos 2025 Budget Scales Second Reading
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday debated the 2025 appropriation bill of N3.005 trillion presented to the lawmakers by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last Thursday. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the plenary, committed the bill to a joint committee on appropriation and finance for review with a mandate to report back in one […]
National Assembly Approve President Tinubu’s ₦1.77 trillion loan request
The National Assembly HAS approved the ₦1.77 trillion loan request of President Bola Tinubu after a voice vote in favor of the request. This was after the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Local and Foreign Debts presented their reports at both chambers yesterday. President Tinubu had on Tuesday, said the loan request is […]
Senate Urges Tinubu to Sack CCT Chairman Danladi Umar
The Senate has asked President Bola Tinubu to sack Danladi Umar as chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over allegations of corruption and misconduct. The upper chamber adopted the resolution during yesterday’s plenary after Senate President Godswill Akpabio put it to a vote, and a majority of the senators supported it. 84 Senators […]
