Reps to investigate First Bank, GT Bank, others over $7bn asset management fund
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the non-payment of seven billion dollars disbursed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to 14 global asset managers and their Nigerian…
Court adjourns Maina’s trial to ascertain ‘true state of health’
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High court has adjourned the trial Abdulrasheed Maina to November 21 and 22, 2019. This according to the Judge is to enable the Nigerian…
We’re yet to be informed that Sowore has perfected his bail conditions -DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday denied reports that it has refused to comply with court order granting bail to the convener of #revolution now protest, Omoyele Sowore….
Senate proposes 14-year jail term for sexual predators in tertiary institutions
Senate President Lawan The Senate on Wednesday debated two critical bills – the Sexual Harassment Bill and President Muhammadu Buhari’s Finance Bill, 2019. The bills, which scaled second reading…
Border closure: We’re back to business, making more money, creating more jobs – Farmers
Some rice millers in Gombe State say they have recorded increased sales and patronage since the closure of the border by the Federal Government. The Federal Government shut borders with…
Sowore meets bail conditions
Counsel to the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Femi Falana says Omoyele Sowore, and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, have met their bail conditions on charges of treasonable felony. He made this know…
Ekiti South Senatorial election: Appeal Court sacks Senate spokesman, Adeyeye declares Olujimi winner
Senator Biodun Olujimi The Kaduna Division of the Court of Appeal has nullified the election of spokesman of the Senate, Dayo Adeyeye. The Appellate Court subsequently upheld the tribunal…
Court orders army to suspend ongoing Operation Positive Identification
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Nigerian Army and its Chief of Army Staff (COAS) to suspend the ongoing Operation Positive Identification by the army. Justice Rilwanu…
Buhari appoints Sarah Alade as Special Adviser on Finance and Economy
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr (Mrs) Sarah Omotunde Alade, as Special Adviser to the President on Finance and the Economy, domiciled in the Ministry of Finance,…
Road repair: LASTMA announces partial closure of Apongbon road inward Eko Bridge
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced partial closure of some sections of Apongbon road inward Eko Bridge from Thursday. The authority, in a state statement by its…