Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has been elected as the new chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. The decision was reached during the forum’s meeting held at the Government House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Tuesday. According to a communique issued after the meeting, the South-South Governors Forum convened to discuss pressing issues and … Read more
The first plane carrying Colombian migrants deported from the United States has landed in the South American country after the settlement of a dispute between the nations over U.S. deportation policy. “They are Colombians, they are free and dignified, and they are in their home country, where they are loved,” Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro announced … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, who is in a running battle with his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to remain committed to transforming the state and not be power-drunk Fubara made the promise at Government House in Port Harcourt when leaders, elders, and critical stakeholders of the … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has replied to former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his claims that President Bola Tinubu paid opposition leaders ₦50 million each to destabilize their parties. The party gave the response in a statement signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary … Read more
The Katsina State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a permanent secretary and five other state government officials over alleged misappropriation of N136.1 million. The commission’s Secretary, Alhaji Jamilu Abdulsalam, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Katsina. He said: “The commission has arrested the former Permanent Secretary of the Department of Banking … Read more
The Ogun State High Court in Abeokuta has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, challenging his removal as Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly. Justice Olugboyega Ogunfowora, delivering a well-researched judgment, upheld the Assembly’s constitutional right to regulate its internal affairs. The court resolved all issues raised by Oluomo in favor … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Tuesday the forensic verification of the $7 billion FX backlogs is nearing completion. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the launch of the Nigeria Foreign Exchange (FX) Code in Abuja. Cardoso stressed the importance of this milestone in restoring transparency and trust in the market. … Read more
Pa Ayo Adebanjo-led faction of the Afenifere, pan Yoruba sociopolitical group, has appointed a lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, as its National Organising Secretary. His appointment was approved at the general meeting of Afenifere held at Adebanjo’s residence in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State, on Tuesday. This was contained in a communique issued after the meeting … Read more
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Boniface was notably absent from Bayer Leverkusen’s training session today, January 28, as discussions continue regarding a potential transfer to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr. The Saudi Pro League club is seeking to sign Victor Boniface as a replacement for Anderson Talisca, who has travelled to Istanbul to … Read more
The inquest at Leicester City Hall in central England delved into the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Leicester City Football Club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, pilot Eric Swaffer, co-pilot and partner Izabela Lechowicz, and passengers Nusara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare. Senior coroner Catherine Mason directed the jury to “accept and follow” the conclusions … Read more