The controversy elicited recently by the construction of 40 units of residential apartments for Judges of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Federal High Court and The Court of Appeal in Abuja underscores the expectations for a truly independent judiciary unencumbered by any constraint or compromise. On the one hand, some people feel strongly […]
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The Senate has adjourned plenary for two weeks to enable lawmakers to focus on the defence of the 2025 budget with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the adjournment on Tuesday, noting that the budget report will be presented when plenary resumes on January 28. In […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has sanctioned nine Deposit Money Banks with fines totaling N1.35bn for failing to ensure cash availability via Automated Teller Machines during the festive season. Each of the banks was fined N150m following spot checks that revealed non-compliance with the apex bank’s cash distribution guidelines. The affected banks include Fidelity Bank […]
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Princes from nine royal families in Oyo, collectively known as the Atiba 9, have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo. They described his appointment as unacceptable and a blatant disregard for Oyo’s revered traditions. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, presented the staff of office to the Alaafin-designate on Monday. The […]
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An Akure High Court on Tuesday discharged and acquitted the immediate past Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon Bamidele David Oleyelogun, and two others of alleged corruption. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), had, three years ago alleged the three of misappropriation of 2.4 million naira belonging to the State Assembly. Specifically, […]
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Some Igbo groups have agreed to come together to campaign for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, just as they accused the federal government of being indisposed towards dialogue for his release. They stated that they would no longer remain silent while Kanu continues to languish in […]
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By Banji Ayoola As has been declared, everything must become new. There shall be Holy victory for the Light here on earth and its closest surroundings. There shall be Light everywhere on earth. In place of the tormenting Darkness in which mankind and the earth are now embedded. Already, streams of Light are gradually overtaking […]
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Despite securing a $700m loan for the rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tincan Island Ports in Lagos, the Federal Government has yet to commence work on the two major seaports in Nigeria. In April, the Nigerian Ports Authority reportedly secured a $700m loan from Citibank for the rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tincan Island Ports […]
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The loading cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and other refined petroleum products at the depots increased on Monday. It was gathered that marketers raised petrol and diesel prices at depots by N43 or 4.74 per cent due to the rising crude oil prices. Recall that the cost of Brent, the global benchmark for crude, […]
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Oyo town made history again on Monday, January 13, 2025. The town had been without a monarch since the demise of the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi. The departed monarch was installed as the Alaafin of Oyo on November 19, 1970, succeeding Oba Gbadegesin Ladigbolu I. Adeyemi died on April 22, 2022, […]
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