The National Judicial Council NJC has recommended the compulsory retirement of the Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka and the Grand Kadi of Yobe State, Kadi Babagana Mahdi for falsification of their ages. The NJC took the decision at its at its 107th meeting of held between November 13 and 14….
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), yesterday approved a N47.9 trillion federal budget estimate for the 2025 fiscal year during its meeting at State House, Abuja. Briefing newsmen after the FEC meeting held at the Council Chambers and presided by President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, explained that the budget…
Nigeria have qualified for the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with two games to spare. Nigeria’s spot at the next AFCON was confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 on Thursday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali. Nigeria are the leaders in Group D of the qualification with 10 points, followed by the…
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that obstructing security under President Bola Tinubu’s administration will not be tolerated, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. He said this at the Comptroller General of Customs Conference in Abuja, on Wednesday, emphasising the President’s determination to eliminate bandits, terrorists, and other security threats. According to Ribadu,…
The Federal Government is seeking a $5 billion trade loan from Saudi Arabia to boost capital for its economic reform programme. The presidency announced this in a statement on Tuesday, following President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh during the joint Arab-Islamic summit. No further details about the facility…
Monday Okpebholo has officially taken office as the new governor of Edo State, ending Godwin Obaseki’s eight-year term. The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital. Okpebholo was sworn in alongside his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, two months after their victory under the All Progressives Congress….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday in Lagos, celebrated the serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on his 70th birthday anniversary, describing him as a true man of God whose leadership role was worthy of celebration. Pastor Bakare, who clocked 70 years on Monday, was celebrated at the premises…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reached an agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift products directly IPMAN National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this in Abuja on Monday after a meeting of the National Working Committee of the Association. He said the partnership will ensure steady, and affordable supply of PMS…
US resident Anthony Nephew has committed suicide after killing his wife, former partner and his sons in a shocking murder-suicide. Per international media reports, Nephew carried out the deed in the Minnesota area of the country following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. The 46-year-old father was reportedly found dead on Thursday with…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to stop the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike and 36 governors from usurping the authority and responsibilities of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and heads of court through giving cars and houses to judges. SERAP said such practices are…
