Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticized the Nigerian Correctional Service for what she termed the gross absurdity of handcuffing activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi. In a series of tweets, Ezekwesili questioned the necessity of such treatment in a case she described as a civil matter between Farotimi and Chief Afe Babalola. She expressed … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has celebrated Ghana’s commitment to democracy, lauding the victory of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and President-elect John Mahama in the December 7, 2024, presidential election. In a statement by its national publicity secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP stated that the triumph of Ghanaian democracy is a testament to … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that the new Port Harcourt refinery is over 90% completed. This revelation was made by the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL, Mele Kyari, during a visit by labour leaders from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to the facility … Read more
The South-East Caucus in the Senate has declared its stance on the Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly. In a statement released on Monday, the caucus announced its position after a closed-door meeting of senators from the five South-East states. According to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the leader of the South-East Caucus, while the … Read more
The lawyer representing Darlington Okoye, an American-based Nigerian singer and influencer has accused the police of illegally detaining his client. Deji Adeyanju said the police have refused to release the singer over allegations leveled again at him by Grammy Award singer, Burna Boy. In his post on X, Adeyanju also accused the police of refusing … Read more
Popular human rights activist and legal practitioner, Dele Farotimi, on Monday, appeared in court wearing handcuffs while being escorted by police officers. The hearing took place at a high court in Ekiti State. Farotimi was arrested at his Lagos residence last week by officers of the Ekiti State Police Command. His arrest followed a defamation … Read more
Olusegun Obasanjo, a former Nigerian president has said that any leaders chosen by God will thrive while the one made by satan is bound to fail. The former president while speaking at an interactive session on zoom tagged “Boiling Point Arena”, said like God, Satan possess the power to enthrone a leader even though he … Read more
Thugs on Monday invaded the premises of the Edo State High Court in Benin in an attempt to disrupt the pre-hearing session on the disputed September 21 governorship election results. The election, which saw Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerge victorious, is being challenged by seven opposition parties. Supporters of the opposing … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reinforced the mandatory compliance of all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) Act for all Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements. According to a government circular, non-compliance with the ICRC Act, its policies, or guidelines renders any such agreements illegal. … Read more
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has taken to social media to share a reunion with his primary school classmates. The post which included a photo of himself and his classmates, reads: “My recent trip to Jada was yet another opportunity to reconnect with some of … Read more
Folake Ani-Mumuney was asked to resign as First Bank’s global head of marketing and corporate communications by Femi Otedola, the chairman of the holding company, insiders have told TheCable. A top employee of the bank informed TheCable that Otedola was “seriously irked” when he learned that a whopping sum was spent on a send-off party … Read more
Prominent activist and legal practitioner Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by the Ekiti state high court. The bail conditions include a sum of ₦50 million and a surety of the same amount, with the surety required to possess a landed property. The case has been adjourned to 29 January 2025 for further proceedings. Faoritmi … Read more
High-net-worth residents of the Federal Capital Territory would how have a specially designated tax unit at the FCT-Internal Revenue Service. Michael Ango, the acting executive chairman of the FCT-IRS said the service has created a dedicated unit to tax over 10,000 rich residents of the FCT. In a circular issued on Sunday in Abuja, Ango … Read more
The revitalized Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Alesa Eleme, Rivers State, has become a source of concern as findings reveal it contributes significantly to the high cost of fuel in Nigeria. Despite substantial investments in its rehabilitation, the refinery is plagued by inefficiencies that prevent it from performing optimally, Business Hallmark has uncovered. The … Read more
The 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has commenced its inaugural and pre-hearing session, to determine the fate of the suits seeking the removal of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The tribunal is set to hear seven petitions challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of Okpebholo as the winner of the September 21 governorship election. … Read more
Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has signalled his intention to contest again for the governorship position. Reflecting on lessons learned from the last election, he expressed determination to strengthen his political movement and stay visible in opposition politics. Speaking in an interview on Iyabo Ojo TV, Rhodes-Vivour criticized the trend of … Read more
German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to visit Nigeria on a three-day official trip, starting from December 10 to 12. This visit marks the third high-level exchange between the two nations since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration in May 2023. During his visit, President Steinmeier will be accompanied by a delegation of top industry … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the former Governor of Abia State, paid a private visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa on Sunday night. The details of the visit were not disclosed to the public. “Tonight, I paid a private visit to His Excellency President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his residence” Kalu … Read more
A former senator from Kaduna state, Shehu Sani, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips, stating that they have been more productive than those of past leaders. The lawmaker said Tinubu’s travels have attracted significant economic gains for Nigeria, a notable departure from the wasteful foreign trips of previous presidents. Sani specifically highlighted the President’s … Read more
A classified US diplomatic cable leaked by WikiLeaks has revealed allegations of a bribery scandal involving Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, and prominent lawyer Chief Afe Babalola. The document posted by former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore alleged that the duo influenced a 2004 Court of Appeal ruling to favour then Adamawa State Governor Boni Haruna, … Read more