INEC never disobeyed court orders, says official
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has always abided by court orders as a responsible organization, which believes in the rule of law. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, stated this in a statement in Abuja. He was reacting to allegation by Chief Chekwas Okorie, former National Chairman of […]
Police say explosion in Abuja not bomb related
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said the explosion that occurred near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise premises in Maitama area of Abuja was not bomb related. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT. SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. She […]
Blinken visits NIMR, lauds research on public health threats
The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has commended the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) for their innovative and proactive research. He made this known when he visited the NIMR on Wednesday in Lagos. The visit was intended to discuss the history and evolution of NIMR from the early days of the HIV pandemic […]
Ondo governor appoints SSG, Chief Protocol
Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appointed the Secretary to the State Government and Chief of Protocol. The appointment was announced by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan on Wednesday in Akure. According to the statement, Aiyedatiwa approved the appointment of Tayo Oluwatuyi as the Secretary to the State Government, while Mr Abayomi […]
CAPPA backs Lagos’ Ban on Single-Use Plastics, Urges Incentives for Alternatives
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Lagos State Government for banning the use and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics. CAPPA, however, urged the government to ensure adequate stakeholder engagement and incentives for alternatives, in the light of the potential economic impact of the ban. The transparency watchdog gave the […]
US still interested in doing business in Nigeria, says Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has reiterated the American’s commitment to investing in Nigeria’s economy. He disclosed this at a news briefing after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday in Abuja. Bliken, who is on an African nations tour, said that American entrepreneurs and companies are eager to partner […]
Alleged murder: Chinese national knows fate March 29
A Kano High Court has reserved judgment in the case involving Frank Geng Quangrong, a Chinese national accused of killing his Nigerian girlfriend, Ummukulsum Sani, 22. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the defendant, who lives in Railway Quarters Kano is charged with culpable homicide. The defendant, however pleaded not guilty to the […]
Aiyedatiwa dissolves cabinet
Ondo State Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has on Wednesday, January 24, dissolved the state’s Executive Council. His media aide, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, stated in Akure that by the dissolution, all cabinet members were to immediately hand over to permanent secretaries or to the most senior administrative officer in their ministries. He added that other political appointees […]
Obiano docked over alleged N4bn fraud, to continue on EFCC administrative bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Wednesday in Abuja, arraigned the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on a nine-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering to the tune of N4 billion. Obiano, however, pleaded not guilty to all counts when the charge was read to him. Following, the not-guilty plea, the […]
Two sexagenarians docked for alleged N1.7m car fraud
Two sexagenarians were on Wednesday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan for alleged N1.7million car fraud. The police charged Joshua Ojo, 66 and Joseph Fatubarin, 64, with conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence and theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Mr Phillip Amusan, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence on June […]
