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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a new charge against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, alleging his involvement in the unauthorized printing of Naira notes and unlawful approval of fund withdrawals of about N124.8billion from the consolidated revenue fund. The four-count charge entered before the High Court of […]
Despite a warning from Justice AA Shobayo presiding over an Ogun State High Court in Ilaro, men of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the court premises and arrested two defendants in a suit relating to the Agosasa community crisis. The defendants, identified as Alhaji Isiaka Fatai and Samuel Oyero, were part of a […]
In a significant legal development, the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail amounting to N50 million after facing charges comprising 26 counts related to alleged abuse of office and irregular allocation of $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion, respectively. The bail ruling was delivered by Justice Rahmon Oshodi on Friday, following a […]
President Bola Tinubu has announced significant changes in leadership positions within key health agencies, aiming to elevate standards and enhance healthcare delivery across Nigeria. Here’s the full list of appointments: National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC): – Dr. Mansur Kabir appointed as Chairman of the board – Prof. Moji Adeyeye reappointed […]
In a bold move, about 60 members of the Federal House of Representatives are advocating for amendments to the 1999 Constitution to transition Nigeria from a presidential to a parliamentary system of government. Led by Wale Raji, a Lagos State lawmaker from the All Progressives Congress, the bill seeks to address the nation’s governance structure, […]
The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has testified against Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), alleging the forgery of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s signature for the withdrawal of $6,230,000 from the CBN just days before the 2023 presidential election. Mustapha made these assertions during his […]
In a swift response to the tragic loss of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Corporation, Bolaji Agbede has been appointed as the new Acting Group CEO of the company, which oversees Access Bank. This announcement, made just two days after the untimely death of Dr. Wigwe, marks a significant […]
In a bold display of solidarity and determination, hundreds of nurses from the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) have rallied in the streets of Abuja to voice their opposition to the recently introduced certification verification guidelines by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). This protest follows similar demonstrations by nurses […]
In the electrifying lead-up to the CAF African Cup of Nations semi-final clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, diplomatic tensions have flared between the two nations. The Nigerian High Commission sounded the alarm, citing potential safety risks for Nigerian citizens in South Africa following inflammatory online rhetoric. However, the Department of […]
The Ondo State House of Assembly has granted confirmation to the commissioner-nominees put forward by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The plenary session today, Tuesday, February 6th 2024, saw the formal approval of these nominees, marking a significant step forward for the state’s leadership team. Last week, Governor Aiyedatiwa presented the names of six individuals for consideration […]
