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The Federal Government On Wednesday October 23rd 2024 withdrew the money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance Holdings Limited, citing his deteriorating health and diplomatic intervention. Gambaryan, who was the second defendant in the case brought against the cryptocurrency platform by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had been in detention. […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024 Second Series, will run from October 25 to December 20, 2024. In a statement on Tuesday, WAEC confirmed the use of a hybrid exam mode where objective questions will be answered on-screen, while […]
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has appeared before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an invitation from the agency. According to a statement issued by his media office on Wednesday, Bello made the decision to honor the request after discussions with his family, legal team, and political allies. Accompanied by several prominent […]
Officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken over the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), prompting the organization to label the action as an ‘unlawful occupation.’ SERAP reported on its X handle that the officers are demanding to meet with the organization’s directors. The group has called for […]
Following the arrested of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), by Nigerian authorities as he was en route to the United Kingdom for a global workers’ conference, the NLC has initiated a closed-door meeting. Benson Upah, NLC’s Head of Public Relations, disclosed this in an interview on Monday, stating that Ajaero was […]
Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Ajaero was detained early Monday morning as he was preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. Details surrounding the arrest remain unclear, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) at the State House in Abuja. Justice Kekere-Ekun will serve in an acting capacity until her confirmation by the Senate. The swearing-in ceremony took place at 11:38 a.m., marking her as the second female Chief Justice […]
Isaac Omodewu, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has died in the United States. Omodewu had traveled to the U.S. in November 2023 for medical treatment and, after nearly a year of receiving care, succumbed to an undisclosed illness. The news was confirmed by Olawale Sadare, the state Publicity Secretary, […]
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has put forward Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as its choice for the next Chief Justice of Nigeria. This decision was made during an unscheduled closed-door meeting that was moved from its original date on Friday to Thursday, held in Abuja. During this meeting, which is still in progress, the NJC also […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. Candidates can access their results starting Monday, August 12, 2024. WAEC made the announcement via a post on X, stating: “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who […]