The Supreme Court has fixed October 22 to hear a suit filed by 16 state governments challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The suit which was …
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Jigawa spends N4bn to relocate 195 students from Sudan
The Jigawa State Government has spent N4 billion to relocate 195 students from war-torn Sudan to India and Cyprus, ensuring their education continued smoothly despite the civil unrest. Many of …
Read More »Kogi begins mass livestock vaccination against anthrax
The Kogi State Government has launched a statewide vaccination campaign targeting livestock, with 540,000 doses of the Anthrax Spore Vaccine set to be administered to cattle, sheep, and goats across …
Read More »State House spent N22bn on overhead
The State House management on Tuesday disclosed that its overhead expenditure amounted to N22.62bn, spread across seven cost centres. These include the State House Headquarters, State House Operations (President), State …
Read More »Barcelona, Spain football legend Andrés Iniesta retires at 40
Andrés Iniesta, the midfield maestro who defined Barcelona’s golden era, officially announced his retirement on Tuesday. After a glittering 22-year career, during which he won every major honour with the …
Read More »OPL 245: Milan prosecutors jailed for hiding evidence in Shell, Eni trial
Two Italian prosecutors, Fabio De Pasquale and Sergio Spadaro, have been sentenced to eight months in prison for concealing vital evidence in the high-profile trial involving Shell, Eni, and the …
Read More »Indonesian dad sells 11-month-old baby on Facebook to bet online
A 36-year-old Indonesian man has been arrested in West Jakarta for allegedly selling his 11-month-old baby online for 15 million rupiah, approximately US$955 without his wife’s consent. The man, identified …
Read More »FG names Dangote refinery sole supplier of Jet A1
The Federal Government has approved Dangote Refinery as the exclusive supplier of jet fuel for Nigeria’s airline operators. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus …
Read More »Obasanjo, others for maiden Afe Babalola Day in Ekiti
The Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, has set aside October 18 of every year for the celebration of a legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado …
Read More »CIBN urges support for Nigerian banks amid social media criticisms
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and the Body of Banks’ Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria have expressed concern over the persistent criticisms directed at Nigerian banks on social …
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