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The House of Representatives Committee on Finance halted the presentation of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, during a public hearing on the tax reform bills. Naija News learnt that before the commencement of the public hearing, the Committee Chairman, James Faleke, said proposals should be … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music duo P-Square, over allegations of money laundering involving ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Jude was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the … Read more
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has decried the operative measures of the federal government in the fight against banditry. Naija News reports that El-Rufai stated this on Wednesday while reacting to the abductions of Wakilin Fulani of Janjala, Alhaji Atah Adamu Wakili, a nursing mother and 37 other residents of Janjala Community, in … Read more
Former President Muhammadu Buhari did not attend the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had top party leaders in attendance, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, governors, and members of the National Working Committee. … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted bail to three staff members of the Lagos State House of Assembly accused of assaulting operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Justice Daniel Osiagor approved bail at 3 million naira for each defendant, with a requirement that a Level 16 civil servant serve as surety. … Read more
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja stood his ground on Wednesday, dismissing a request for his withdrawal from the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The defense team, led by veteran lawyer Olalekan Ojo, had called for Justice Oshodi’s recusal, arguing that his … Read more
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed disappointment over the Muslim-Muslim ticket that brought President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima into office in the 2023 general election. The council lamented that Muslim communities, especially in Yorubaland, have not benefited as expected from having two Muslims in power, contrary to earlier … Read more
The Special Offences Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi, has refused to halt the hearing of corruption allegations against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN), Godwin Emefiele. In his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Oshodi dismissed the request for him to recuse himself from the trial, stating that the … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the fixtures for the 2025 President Federation Cup National play-off fixtures for men and women clubs. According to a statement released by the NFF media team earlier today, February 26, the 2025 President Federation Cup National play-offs will be played on Wednesday, 5th March 2025. “Non-appearance of any … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a special crack squad from the Intelligence Response Team to track down and rescue the Afenifere Youth Leader, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on February 17, while travelling to Abuja. According to Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP mandated the team … Read more