Tinubu to seek NASS approval for NPA, NIMASA to charge in naira
The federal government is proposing the collection of charges, fines and others, by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), be in…
Japanese court acquits 88-year-old death row inmate — after over 50 years in prison
A Japanese court has acquitted an 88-year-old man who is the world’s longest-serving death row inmate after it found that evidence used against him was fabricated. Iwao Hakamada was…
How ex-power minister Saleh Mamman transferred N33.8bn Mambilla project fund to BDCs
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented its first witness in the ongoing trial of Saleh Mamman, former minister of power, for alleged N33.8 billion fraud. In…
Offa robbery suspects get death sentence after six years
A high court in Kwara has convicted five to death over the Offa robbery. In the judgment delivered on Thursday, Haleema Salman, presiding judge, sentenced Ayoade Akinnibosun, Ibikunle Ogunleye,…
Living Faith Church builds library to mark Bishop Oyedepo’s 70th birthday
The Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as the Winners International Chapel, has built a library for the Dumegi community in Kwara State in commemoration of the Platinum celebration…
Bobrisky: Reps to probe VeryDarkMan’s allegations against EFCC, NCoS
The House of Representatives has resolved to probe the bribery allegations against the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The lower legislative…
Otedola acquires additional N16bn shares in FBN Holdings
Femi Otedola, the chairman of First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings and majority shareholder, has increased his stake in the financial company to 13.15 percent. Otedola increased his stake…
Tinubu receives Monday Okpebholo, APC governors at Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu has received Monday Okpebhole, governor-elect of Edo state, at the State House, Abuja. Okpebholo arrived the presidential villa on Thursday in company of Abdullahi Ganduje, chair…
FG begins payment of new minimum wage
Federal government employees will begin receiving the new minimum wage payment starting Thursday, September 26th. Confirming the development, the Spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant-General of the…
Report: Tinubu to drop 11 ministers, Fashola tipped to replace Gbajabiamila
At least 11 ministers may be dropped in an imminent cabinet reshuffle earlier confirmed by the Presidency, The Guardian is reporting. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and…
