A New York Appeals Court has given former President Donald Trump 10 more days to post his bond to satisfy the civil fraud judgment and cut the amount necessary to $175 million. It’s a major lifeline for the former president, who, along with his adult sons and his company, were …
Read More »Buhari, ex-SGF’s signatures forged to move $6.2m from CBN -Forensic expert
A forensic document examiner seconded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Bamaiyi Haruna on Thursday said the analysis conducted on the documents used to release $6.2m from the Central Bank of Nigeria in February 2023 showed that they were forged. The EFCC had alleged that on February 8, 2023, …
Read More »US supreme court ruling on Trump ballot ban: five key takeaways
The US supreme court ruled on Monday that the former president Donald Trump cannot be kept off the ballot in Colorado, foreclosing a series of legal challenges the Republican frontrunner faced in multiple states as he seeks a return to the White House.The 14th amendment’s third clause, enacted after the …
Read More »UAE Lifts Travel Ban on Nigerians
At last Nigerians will heave a sigh of relief after a long wait as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it will resume visa services for Nigerians, which is a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the Arab country and Nigeria. According to the UAE authorities, the resumption …
Read More »Sylva, APC Close Petition Against Diri After Calling 52 Witnesses
The All Progressives Congress (APC), and its candidate in the November 2023 Governorship Election in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, have formally closed their petition challenging the declaration of Governor Douye Diri as winner of the election. Sylva, who was present at Tuesday’s proceedings and the APC, closed their case after …
Read More »Catalyzing Digital Innovation: African Development Bank commits $80 million to Ekiti Knowledge Zone Project in Nigeria
In the heart of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, a groundbreaking initiative is taking shape – the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ), a bold step to transform the region into a hub for digital innovation and knowledge economy. The African Development Bank has committed $80 million in loan financing for this state-led pioneering …
Read More »Nigerian Workers set to benefit as President Tinubu gives fresh Order
President Bola Tinubu has given marching orders to senior civil servants for the accelerated payment of welfare packages to workers nationwide. He warned that the bureaucracies undermining the expeditious payment of benefits would not be tolerated and directed that a monthly briefing by the Head of Service and submission of …
Read More »National Pledge and National Anthem Now Mandatory At Official Engagements-Presidency
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 3,112 housing-unit Renewed Hope City at Karsana, Abuja, on Thursday, the President emphasized the imperativeness of respecting national values, promoting the nation’s ideals, and abiding by its established norms. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity in a statement …
Read More »NNPCL, CBN Set Limit For Oil Revenue Management
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited have collaborated with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to set limits for the management of the oil firm’s revenue. The limit was set following a meeting between the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso and the NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, in …
Read More »Presidency reveals ministers. Tinubu will sack
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, has warned that the President will sack ministers who fail to perform their duties. Usman said Tinubu is poised to deliver on his promise of making life better and easier for Nigerians.The presidential aide issued the warning …
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