JUST IN: Tinubu suspends all cash handout programmes
President Bola Tinubu has suspended all cash handout and so-called poverty alleviation programmes operated by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Director of information, Segun Imohiosen, in the office…
We’ll obey the law on ways and means borrowing, says Bagudu
Minister of Budget and Economic planning, Atiku Bagudu has said the federal government will obey the law concerning ways and means borrowings. The minister, who spoke at an interactive session…
Femi Otedola rejoins billionaires list, now Nigeria’s fourth richest person
The number of Nigerian billionaires on the Forbes list has increased to four after the wealth-tracker included Femi Otedola, the chairman of Geregu Power. According to the Forbes Billionaire…
BlackRock acquires Bayo Ogunlesi’s GIP for $12bn
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has agreed to buy Bayo Ogunlesi’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for about $12.5 billion – in cash and stock. The deal, BlackRock’s largest…
Supreme Court reverses Mutfwang’s sack, affirms him as Plateau governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed Caleb Mutfwang of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as governor of Plateau state. The apex court led by Emmanuel Agim, held that “the whole…
Supreme Court reinstates Aba Yusuf as Kano governor
The Supreme Court has set aside the lower courts’ decisions sacking the Kano State Governor, Yusuff Abba. The tribunal had set aside Yusuf Abba of the New Nigeria Peoples…
Supreme Court upholds Alex Otti’s election as Abia governor
The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Alex Otti as governor of Abia state. The five-member panel of justices, led by Uwani Abba-Aji, dismissed the appeal filed by…
JUST IN: Supreme Court affirms Bassey Otu as Cross River governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Bassey Otu as the governor of Cross River state. The apex court on Friday dismissed the appeal filed by Sandy Onor, candidate…
JUST IN: Supreme Court affirms Sanwo-Olu’s election as Lagos Gov
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Governor of Lagos State. The five member panel, in a unanimous judgment…
$6bn contract scandal: Court grants N50m bail to ex-minister, Olu Agunloye
Embattled former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has been granted bail in the sum of N50 million. Recall that Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory…
