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The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello was at Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court for hearing on his bail application on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Bello is facing charges of money laundering and mismanagement of funds allegedly stolen from the coffers of the Kogi State government during his tenure as the governor of … Read more
Osita Okechukwu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of leaving a damaging legacy that continues to affect Nigeria. In a statement responding to the PDP’s recent claims about an impending APC downfall, Okechukwu urged the opposition party to … Read more
Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, the father of Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, was recently coronated as the traditional ruler of Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area. The event was attended by dignitaries from within and outside the state, including former governors, senators, and local government officials. Chief Nwifuru Nwankpu, a renowned farmer, … Read more
The government of Abia State have began engaging with members of Nsulu community in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the State over the proposed citing of an airport in the village. Calab Ajagba, the chief of staff to the state governor, Alex Otti, in a meeting with traditional leaders and other stakeholders said … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, are reportedly considering a merger ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Paul Ibe, Atiku’s spokesperson, the two politicians have learned valuable lessons from the 2023 elections and are now willing to put aside … Read more
About 50 people, mostly women and children have been kidnapped from Kakidawa ward in the Gidan Goga district of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Daily Trust reports that the individuals were kidnapped at about 2 am on Sunday by some bandits. A source who spoke on the incident said a total of 43 people … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tax reforms and tariffs could trouble Nigeria’s economy, particularly its banking sector and foreign direct investment (FDI). As Trump eyes reducing the U.S. corporate tax rate from 21% to 15%, experts warn of a potential repeat of the economic fallout seen after his 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. … Read more
The World Bank Group has advised Nigeria and other African countries to shift their focus away from subsidies and excessive spending, and instead strengthen social safety nets to curb the spread of poverty and inequality. The group gave the advice in a recent publication titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Structural Inequalities to Accelerate Poverty … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has threatened to sanction all those involved in levelling unnecessary complaints against judges. The CJN issued the threat at the Justices of the Court of Appeal’s annual conference which took place on Abuja on Monday, December 9. At the event themed, “Judicial introspection”, the CJN said the National … Read more
One of the chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and former Kaduna lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani has reacted after seeing photo of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi wearing handcuffs inside the court. The picture surfaced online after DAILY TRUST reported that a Magistrate Court in Ekiti … Read more