The trial of Senator Stella Adaeze Oduah, a former minister of aviation, in connection with alleged N7.9 billion fraud allegations brought against her by the Federal Government, has been put on hold by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo postponed Mrs. Oduah’s scheduled arraignment today, June 15, due to an alleged … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country as part of a coordinated effort to ease the circulation of banknotes of various denominations. The CBN has also directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays. The Acting Director, … Read more
People suspected of being members of the Yoruba Nation agitators reportedly hijacked Amuludun 99.1 FM in Ibadan in the early hours of Sunday. The radio station, according to some staff who spoke with xanderetch, was hijacked around 6 am on Sunday. Amuludun FM is a community station owned by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria … Read more
The Federal Government’s allegations that suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele had illegally possessed firearms were dismissed by the Federal High Court in Lagos. Following Mohammed Abubakar, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Ministry of Justice, motion to withdraw the two-count charge, Justice Nicholas Oweibo issued the ruling on Thursday. … Read more
Former Anambra State Governor, and presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in the last election, Mr Peter Obi has insisted that he must be President of Nigeria. Obi, who is in court with the winner of the just concluded election, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said he is convinced in his spirit that he will be President. … Read more
According to the Defence Headquarters, 36 officers were murdered in Niger State. This information was revealed along with a breakdown of those killed in the army ambush in Niger State and the evacuation helicopter crash on August 14, 2023. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, said this on Thursday during the Defense … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday said it has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria. The secret service made this known in a series of tweets on Wednesday. It said the plot for an interim government is a mischievous way to set aside the constitution, undermine … Read more
The Kogi State House of Assembly has cleared nine members of allegations bordering on terrorism and welcomed them back to the House. xandertech recalls that on March 24 2023, the State Assembly announced the suspension of Olusola Kilani (Ijumu), Bello Hassan (Ajaokuta), Muhammed Lawi Ahmed (Okene I), Moses Akande (Ogori/Magongo), Aderonke Aro (Yagba West), Daniyan … Read more
45 ministers-designate were sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday at Aso Villa. The Ministers received their oath of office from Olukayode Ariwoola, Chief Justice of Nigeria. As the Minister of Works and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, respectively, David Umahi (Ebonyi) and Festus Keyamo (Delta) have taken the oath of … Read more
Kayode Egbetokun, the recently appointed acting Inspector General of Police, has started work at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Usman Baba, the most recent IGP, officially handed over to Egbetokun at around midday. Egbetokun and the Service Chiefs were both named as the new acting IGP on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu. At the Presidential … Read more