52 m. ago Benue assembly seeks Supreme Court’s intervention in CJ’s removal

The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a resolution to approach the Supreme Court for the interpretation of section 292 ( 1) A (11) as it pertains to the removal of a Chief Judge. The Majority Leader of the House, Saater Tiseer, during the plenary on Friday, described as an aberration for the state Read More

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52 m. ago Akpabio lacks traits of sexual harassment, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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61 m. ago Police nab 2,141 suspects, recover N106m stolen properties in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command said on Friday that it has within the first three months of the year arrested 2,141 suspects for various criminal offences ranging from armed robbery to rape and cultism, among others. The command said that within this same period, it has prosecuted 1530 suspects, secured 62 convictions, and recovered properties, Read More

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78 m. ago NLC Accuses Tinubu’s Govt Of Betraying Workers Agreement On Taxation

Nigeria Labour Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its approach to economic situation in the country. NLC condemned federal government for betraying workers through what its described as unjust taxation, tariff hikes, and failure to honour agreements. Speaking at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Lagos […] The post NLC Accuses Tinubu’s Govt Of Betraying Workers Agreement On Taxation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video

Tribune Online ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video The Delta State government has intervened following a query issued by the state College of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, to a student nurse, Osato Edobor, over alleged involvement in a viral video recorded during an event attended by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi, directing the school to withdraw the query. ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Okpebholo visits Uromi, pledges justice for travellers killed

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has paid a visit to Uromi, the headquarters of Esan South East Local Government Area of the state, after receiving a sad report of an incident leading to unwarranted murder and arson. The state government had strongly condemned the barbaric act allegedly committed by members […] The post Okpebholo visits Uromi, pledges justice for travellers killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions

Tribune Online FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions The Federal Government has commenced measures to ensure stability and sustainability in the electricity supply to public health institutions across the country. FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions Tribune Online

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3 h. ago EFCC Declares Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has issued a wanted notice for businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu. Dele Oyewale, the agency’s spokesman, said this in a circular shared via the EFCC’s X handle on Friday. The EFCC stated that Aisha Achimugu is wanted in connection with an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. […] The post EFCC Declares Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

3 h. ago N4trn Debt: NDPHC Seeks Presidential Intervention Over Ongoing Projects

The Nigerian National Power Holding Company (NDPHC) is seeking presidential intervention to address the crippling N4 trillion debt owed to electricity Generation Companies (GenCos). This is in order to ease the funding challenges for ongoing projects in the power sector. The company also said that the Egbema Power Station, with a capacity of approximately 375 […]

Politics

3 h. ago Nigeria’s resource control bill sparks debate on political stability, regional disparities

A bill that seeks to grant state governments control over their own oil and mineral resources has moved one step read more Nigeria’s resource control bill sparks debate on political stability, regional disparities

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4 h. ago EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Achimugu, a businesswoman and socialite, wanted over allegations of criminal read more EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering

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5 h. ago AOT issues bench warrant for Aero Contractors MD over advertising violations

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu The Advertising Offences Tribunal (AOT) has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Captain Ado Sanusi, Managing Director of Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited, for repeatedly failing to appear before the tribunal in an ongoing case involving alleged violations of Nigerian advertising laws. The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) […] The post AOT issues bench warrant for Aero Contractors MD over advertising violations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago House Of Reps Moves To Provide Legal Backing For Alvan Ikoku Federal Varsity Of Education

The House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward formalising the status of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Imo State, as a fully recognised federal institution. On Thursday, lawmakers passed through the second reading a bill seeking to provide statutory backing for the university’s establishment. The proposed legislation, jointly sponsored by Speaker of […]

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6 h. ago EFCC declares socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted. The agency’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a circular released via the EFCC’s X handle on Friday. According to the EFCC, Achimugu is wanted by the agency in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The circular Read More

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6 h. ago NDPHC seeks presidential intervention on N4tn debt, project funding

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, Jennifer Adighije has stated the need for a presidential intervention to address the severe liquidity crisis plaguing the power sector. She said the intervention should begin with settling of over N4tn owed to Generating Companies and facilitating funding for ongoing projects to enhance electricity Read More

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6 h. ago UPDATED: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face trial for alleged tax fraud

Real Madrid’s legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next week for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said Friday. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months for the 65-year-old Italian, accusing him of having cost Spain’s treasury Read More

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7 h. ago Bill For State Resources Control Passes 2nd Reading In House Of Reps

The House of Representatives at the plenary on Wednesday passed through second reading a Bill seeking to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to move Water for Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, Irrigation, Power, and Other Uses to the Concurrent Legislative List. The development, if it sailed through, […]

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7 h. ago Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face trial for alleged tax fraud

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next Wednesday for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said Friday. The Madrid state prosecutor’s office accuses the 65-year-old Italian of having cost Spain’s treasury more than one million euros ($1.1 million) in undeclared earnings Read More

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7 h. ago Bayelsa gov warns of threat to peace, Wike’s aide dismisses claim

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to destabilise the peace of the state, warning that the government will not tolerate any act of political violence. However, the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed Read More

Events

7 h. ago ‘Na your mama’: Delta nursing student faces sanction over viral video

The Delta State College of Nursing Sciences has issued a disciplinary query to a student nurse, Osato Edobor, for allegedly recording and posting an “unauthorised” video on social media during the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Delta State. A picture of a letter sent to Edobor was posted by Arise New Read More

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