….. As Nigerians expressed satisfaction with Emefiele’s suspension The Deputy Governor Operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi has taken over as Governor of the Apex bank. This follows the suspension of Godwin Emefiele from office as governor. Earlier,a letter from the office of the Secretary to […]
Month: June 2023
Breaking: Tinubu Suspends Godwin Emefiele from office.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele from office with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement issued by Willie Bassey,Director, Information for Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Friday evening. The suspension according to the statement is sequel to the […]
Police Raid Ex Zamfara Governor’s House, Impound Four Vehicles.
Men of the Nigeria Police Force on Friday raided the residence of the immediate past governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, in Gusau, the state capital. Recovered during the raid at the former governor’s GRA residence were 4 Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) according to a source. The raid comes a […]
Benue: Alia, Ortom in War of Words over Alleged Looting.
Ex- Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has reacted to his successor, Hyacinth Alia’s accusations of looting government property saying he has given him no respite days before his Inauguration. Alia had made several allegations of mismanagement against Ortom accusing him of leaving nothing including vehicles behind for him to […]
Internet Fraud: EFCC Arrests Love scammers,Impersonators In Calabar.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 28 internet fraudsters that specialised in love scam and impersonation in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. Among those arrested are identical twins: Potential and Takwan Peter . In a statement issued by EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, on Friday in Abuja, […]
JUST IN : Labour Unions ask court to vacate order restraining them from going on strike
… say they have the fundamental right to protest against anti – workers policies. By Ken Chiwendu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) say they are protected by the constitution to embark on strike against government policies that affect the interest of workers. To this […]
Another Catholic Priest shot dead in Edo.
A Catholic Priest,Charles Igechi has been shot dead. Igechi was ordained a priest in August last year. Confirming the gruesome killing in a notice on Thursday to the priests and members of the archdiocese, the Catholic Archbishop of Benin City, Augustine Akubeze, said the priest was shot on Wednesday while […]
Tinubu Signs Law Raising Judges Retirement Age To 70.
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, signed the bill on retirement age for judicial officers into law The development comes two weeks after Tinubu assumed office as President and Commander – in Chief of the Armed Forces. Efforts by the Federal lawmakers to see the bill enacted was said to be […]
Nigerians in United Kingdom Hold Festival To Showcase Language and Heritage.
By Goodluck Ikiebe Nigerians in the United Kingdom are in for epic event as they hold second edition of Festival UK. The organizers told our Correspondent that It is a day-long event to showcase and celebrate the cultural richness & unique heritage of Nigerians living in UK. Last year was […]
Last minute looting spree in Government Houses after May 29.
Following the inauguration of new governors in most states of the country on Monday,May 29, former governors were expected to handover the keys to the office of governor and residence to the new occupant but sadly, reports indicate that some former governors are yet to vacate the Government Houses. which […]