Former attorney-general Adoke re-arraigned for money laundering
A former Justice Minister and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke (SAN), has been arraigned at a Federal High Court in Abuja for money laundering. He was arraigned with an Abuja businessman, Aliyu Abubakar, on a seven-count charge. Adoke served during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. He had six counts against him […]
Federation allocation drops to all time low
The federation accounts allocation committee (FAAC) has shared N547.309 billion to the three tiers of government. The allocation which is for the month of May is the lowest federal allocation since the beginning of this year. Analysts link this to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crude oil prices have crashed and economic activities […]
Buhari meets security chiefs
Amidst protests in the north, including the president’s home state, Katsina, President Muhammadu Buhari is holding a high-powered meeting with the service chiefs. A newspaper had reported recently that the service chiefs are to be changed. No official confirmation or denial have been issued on this. The president is meeting with the security heads at […]
NWC Meeting: Ajimobi Absent, APC Appoints Hilliard Etta as Acting National Chairman
The drama trailing the suspension of National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole continued within the All Progressives Congress, APC Wednesday. Though Abiola Ajimobi who was named as acting National Chairman Tuesday night was affirmed at the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Wednesday, he was unavoidably absent. Hence, a new twist emerged with the NWC appointing “the […]
INEC Charges Political Parties To Conduct Primary in 10 Days, Rules Out Extention
As the leadership tussle in the All Progressives Congress, APC, escalates, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has warned political parties interested in the taking part in the September 19, 2020, Edo State governorship election that they must conduct their primary to elect a flagbearer within the next ten days as previously scheduled. INEC Chairman, […]
Employment Scam: Court Jails NSCDC Operative Three Years
Justice A. J Awak of Gombe State High Court on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, convicted and sentenced an operative of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zubairu Baba Ali, attached to the Yobe State Command, to three years imprisonment for his involvement in an employment scam. He was arraigned before the court by the […]
Foremost Radio Presenter Dan Foster Is Dead
Nigerian-based foremost American radio presenter, Dan Foster is dead, a report by Aledeh said. Foster known as the Big Dawg’s death has been linked to COVID-19. He is revered as one of Nigeria’s finest radio presenters. He worked in the US at the Cathy Hughes Radio One and Mix 106.5. He started in Nigeria in […]
Benin Republic Backs Okonjo-Iweala For WTO job
The chances of Nigeria’s former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, becoming the director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has become brighter as the Republic of Benin has withdrawn its candidate from the race. It was gathered that President Patrice Guillaume Athanase Talon, told the permanent missions of the member states of the International Organization […]
Acting APC Chairman, Giadom Cancells Edo Governorship Screening
The Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom has cancelled the screening for the Edo State governorship primary. Mr. Giadom explained that he has taken over based on a previous court order empowering him to do so. According to him, he has the backing of the members of the party’s National […]
Ajimobi Is Interim APC Chairman…. Gaidom Lays Claim T Post
*Gaidom lays claim to post The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed an acting national chairman. He is Abiola Ajimobi, the former governor of Oyo State. This is coming as the Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole. Lanre Issa-Onilu, said in a statement on Tuesday night that “Guided by advice […]
