A politician from Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo, Victor Eseigbe, on Thursday, testified as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) witness at the ongoing governorship election tribunal and insisted that the poll was marred by irregularities. Eseigbe, who had the witness code: WW1M/9, gave his testimony while being led in evidence by the petitioners’ … Read more
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially takes effect on Wednesday, marking the culmination of a year-long political standoff that has left the bloc’s future uncertain. The three countries, all governed by military regimes, had formally notified ECOWAS of their decision to leave the … Read more
The Federal Government has donated ₦30 million to the family of Taiwo Akinkunmi, the late designer of Nigeria’s national flag, in recognition of his contributions to the country. Akinkunmi, who passed away on August 30, 2023, at the age of 87, was buried on September 6, 2024, a year after his death, following his family’s … Read more
The Fifth Prosecution Witness, PW5, Musa Odiniyan, said the company, Al Buraq Global Investment was not qualified for the contract awarded for the repairs of Katsina Airport. The company was awarded the contract under the leadership of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika. Odiniyan is a retired director in the Procurement Department, Ministry of Aviation. … Read more
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has called for greater collaboration on the National Single Window (NSW) Project, describing it as a key component in Nigeria’s strategy to overhaul its trade processes and unlock significant economic growth. The NSW initiative, he said, aligns with the administration’s Renewed Hope … Read more
A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has testified at an FCT High Court in Abuja, alleging that Hadi Sirika, a former aviation minister, awarded contracts to Al Buraq Global Investment Limited, a company linked to his daughter, Fatima Hadi Sirika, and his son-in-law, Jalal Sule Hamma. Naija News reports that Sirika, along … Read more
On January 27, 2025, Nigeria’s Naira began the week with a slight decline against the dollar in the official market, while showing a positive trend in the parallel market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicates that in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the official exchange rate for the naira was 1,534.5483 … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has applauded Dr. Fene Osakwe, Chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board, for becoming the First African to be nominated for the Cyber Personality of the Year award in the United Kingdom. The Cyber Security Awards, established in 2014, recognises outstanding individuals, teams, and organisations within the global … Read more
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to the southeast. He urged South Easterners to appreciate Tinubu for his dedication to equitable infrastructure development in the region. Umahi made this statement while hosting a delegation from the Enugu and Anambra State caucus of the 10th National Assembly at … Read more
Efforts are underway to recover $6 billion, alongside an additional N66 billion, owed to the Federal Government by stakeholders within the oil sector. Mr Ogbonnaya Orji, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), disclosed this on Monday in Abuja. He made this statement during the 2025 budget defence session held by … Read more