Alleged $4.5bn Fraud: EFCC, Defence Clash Over Modalities In Forensic Examination In Emefiele’s Trial
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.
Kemi Badenoch denies being the ‘Ruben Amorim of politics’
UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has dismissed a stinging comparison made by LBC host Nick Ferrari, who likened her leadership struggles to those of Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim.
Sanwo-Olu launches landmark Safety Cadre, first in Sub-Saharan Africa
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday declared that the state has set a new benchmark in workplace safety and public protection with the inauguration of the Safety First Campaign and the Occupational Safety Cadre, the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Tinubu declines assent to two National Assembly bills
President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology Establishment Bill 2025, and the National Library Trust Fund Establishment Amendment Bill 2025 recently passed by the National Assembly.
Sanwo-Olu expands Healthcare Access, signs Health Insurance Order
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving universal health coverage, announcing the signing of an Executive Order that makes health insurance mandatory for all residents of the state.
Lagos Tops As NBS Releases IGR Report
Lagos maintained the top position of states with the highest revenue generator in 2024, as the National Bureau of Statistics released the 2024 Internally Generated Revenue at State Level report.
Natasha Attends First Senate Plenary After Suspension
The Senate resumed plenary on Tuesday after a 10-week recess, with the Senate President Godswill Akpabio presiding over the session.
Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chairman
Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over to May Agbamuche as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
SSANU, NASU announce date for nationwide protest
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have declared a nationwide protest for Thursday, October 9, over the Federal Government’s failure to meet their long-standing demands.
Tinubu seeks $2.3bn Foreign Loan to avert looming Fiscal crisis
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the National Assembly’s approval to obtain $2.3 billion in external loans to help finance Nigeria’s 2025 budget deficit, refinance maturing debts, and sustain ongoing fiscal reforms.