Abia assembly passes bill to stop pension for ex-governors
The Abia house of assembly has repealed the law that allowed former governors of the state and their deputies to collect pensions. In 2001, Orji Kalu, the former governor…
How Emefiele unilaterally signed billions of naira for Ways and Means — Senate
The Senate on Tuesday uncovered how a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, unilaterally signed billions of naira for Ways and Means loans to the…
FG names Tukur Mamu, 14 others as terrorism financiers
The federal government has named Tukur Mamu, publisher of Desert Herald, as one of the suspects involved in terrorism financing. Mamu was listed among 15 entities, including nine individuals…
Oborevwori meets Tinubu over killing of soldiers
Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta, has met with President Bola Tinubu over the killing of soldiers in Okuama community, Bomadi LGA of the state. Oborevwori met with Tinubu at…
King Charles III makes first public appearance after rumoured death
In what was his first public appearance since reports of his death started spreading online, United Kingdom’s King Charles III hosted Korean War veterans at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.…
NUJ demands ‘unconditional, ‘immediate’ release of ‘abducted’ editor
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for the immediate release of Segun Olatunji, the “abducted” editor of FirstNews. Olatunji was reportedly abducted from his home in Iyana…
JUST IN: Popular Nollywood producer, Andy Best is dead
Nollywood producer, Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best, is reportedly dead. Nnadi, who was said to be battling with a prolonged ailment, was confirmed dead at a private…
Akpabio says killers of soldiers in Delta may be mercenaries
Senate President Godswill Akpabio says those involved in the killing of soldiers in the Okuama community in Bomadi LGA of Delta, may be mercenaries. On March 14, some armed…
Nnamdi Kanu: I’ll end insecurity in south-east in two minutes if I’m released
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), says he would restore peace in the south-east in two minutes if released from detention. The IPOB leader…
Adaora Umeoji becomes first female CEO of Zenith Bank
Zenith Bank has appointed Adaora Umeoji as its new group managing director and chief executive officer (GMD/CEO). The bank disclosed this on Tuesday, in a corporate filing on the…
