Year: 2025

  The trial of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on allegations of fraud suffered a major setback following a clash between parties over the forensic examination of a mobile phone and WhatsApp chats, submitted as evidence in his trial. At the resumed hearing of the case before Justice Rahman Oshodi … Continue reading “Alleged $4.5bn Fraud: EFCC, Defence Clash Over Modalities In Forensic Examination In Emefiele’s Trial”

  The coroner’s inquest into the cause of death of 10 people in the recent fire at the Afriland Tower on Broad Street will begin with a preliminary meeting next week Tuesday, October 14. The coroner, Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji, assigned by the Chief Coroner of the Lagos State Judiciary disclosed this in letter written to … Continue reading “Lagos To Begin Coroner’s Inquest Into Afriland Tower Tragedy October 14”

  Cameroon’s President Paul Biya on Monday made his first major appearance of the election campaign in his run for an eighth straight term as the world’s oldest head of state. With five days to go before the vote, Biya — aged 92, and in power since 1982 — addressed supporters at a stadium in … Continue reading “92-Year-Old Paul Biya Makes First Election Campaign Appearance In Cameroon”

  The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s government. The Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. Prior to his resignation, there has been controversy trailing his certificate said to be obtained from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State as well as … Continue reading “Science Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Over Certificate Scandal”

  President Bola Tinubu has bestowed the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, following the completion of his second term in office. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and … Continue reading “Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman”

  The Enugu State Government has charged the embattled Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, to “carry his cross” and personally clear his name before Nigerians. This comes amid allegation of certificate forgery trailing the minister. He claimed to have graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka as well as obtained his discharge … Continue reading “Certificate Forgery: Carry Your Cross, Enugu Govt Tells Embattled Minister”

President Bola Tinubu has sought approval from the House of Representatives to borrow $2.35 billion in external capital to finance part of the 2025 budget deficit and refinance Nigeria’s maturing Eurobonds. Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, and read on the floor of the green … Continue reading “Tinubu Seeks National Assembly’s Nod To Borrow $2.35bn”

  As part of moves aimed at restoring Nigeria’s global reputation, the Senate on Tuesday advanced a bill that would strip Nigerians convicted of crimes abroad of their international passports for a minimum of 10 years. The bill, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello (Niger North), seeks to amend the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, introducing tough … Continue reading “Senate Approves 10-Year Passport Ban For Nigerians Convicted Abroad”

  A newly-elected German town mayor was badly wounded in a stabbing attack Tuesday that Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned as a “heinous act”. The attack on Iris Stalzer, 57, mayor-elect of Herdecke near the western city of Dortmund, took place shortly after noon near her home, said public broadcaster WDR. “We fear for her life,” … Continue reading “German Town Mayor Stabbed, Merz Condemns ‘Heinous’ Act”