The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama on Wednesday has ordered the remand of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Trial Justice Maryann Anenih directed that Bello and his two co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, remain in EFCC custody until December 10, when the court will…
Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Okoye, has been rearrested by the Nigeria Police Force. This comes just two months after he was released from custody. Speed Darlington was first arrested on October 4 over a controversial video in which he allegedly defamed fellow artist Burna Boy, accusing him of collaborating with…
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday acquitted Taiwo Opasina, a 35-year-old upholstery maker, who had been accused of sexually assaulting his four-year-old daughter. The judge in his ruling emphasized that the prosecution failed to meet the required burden of proof. Central to the court’s decision was the…
The newly approved $500 million World Bank loan will benefit at least 25 state governments, and it aims to improve water resource management for hydropower and irrigation. On Tuesday, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Ministry of Power, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Bank to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three individuals to fill vacant positions on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau underscoring his administration’s commitment to bolstering ethical governance and oversight in public service. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga made this known via his X.com page on Tuesday. The nominees, as…
The Chief Executive Officer of Dana Air, Jacky Hathiramani, has reportedly left Nigeria, leaving behind unpaid wages for staff and unrefunded tickets for passengers following the airline’s suspension earlier this year. The airline was grounded in April 2024 after a runway incident involving one of its aircraft at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, raised significant safety…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has launched an investigation into allegations surrounding the prolonged detention of Abdul Olatunji, a Nigerian citizen held in South Africa since 2019 without trial. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is committed to uncovering…
Western University has announced that applications are now open for the National Scholarship Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The opportunity offers funding to outstanding students with a proven track record of academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. According to Western University, the deadline for applications is February 14th, 2025. Details of the program and…
Montana Technological University (Montana Tech) has opened applications for its 2025 scholarships, offering international students the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in the USA. These scholarships, available for both Master’s (MS) and PhD students, provide a tuition waiver and a competitive stipend for living expenses. Scholarship Region reports that Montana Technological University is offering funded…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 25 basis points to 27.50 percent from the previous rate of 27.25 percent. Mr Yemi Cardoso Central Bank of Nigeria Governor who announced this at a press conference on Tuesday said the MPC retained…
