The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has granted bail to the former Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele. Justice Rahman Oshodi who led the sitting granted him bail in the sum of N50m with two sureties in like sum. The court also stated that the sureties must be gainfully employed and have three years of tax payment with the Lagos State Government. Justice Rahman Oshodi made the remand order after […]
A retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore, is dead. Belgore retired as the Justice of the Court of Appeal on April 18, 2023, on the attainment of the retirement age of 70. In a condolence message, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari described the death of Justice Belgore as a big loss to the Ilorin Emirate and nation […]
Muslim Faithful across the country have besieged the various Eid grounds to offer prayers as part of activities to mark the completion of the holy month of Ramadan. At the various Eid grounds, Rakat prayers were offered by the presiding Chief Imams. Ramadan fast is one of the five pillars of Islam. President Bola ahmed Tinubu was among the worshippers at Obalende Eid ground in Lagos, while vice president Kashim […]
Ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has secured the release of 222 inmates detained in correctional facilities across the state. The inmates were detained due to their inability to pay fines imposed by courts for minor commercial and non-capital offenses. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Fadila Muhammad Dikko, conveyed the development in a statement. She said the decision follows recommendations to […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has noted that hotels, schools, and other establishments that accept payments in dollars from their customers are at risk of facing arrest. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this in the agency’s publication called EFCC Alert on Monday, he added that due actions would be taken against individuals caught up in the dollarisation of the economy. However, the EFCC Chairman further stated that the […]
The President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday (April 10) the day of Eid-el-Fitr. Report says Saudi Arabia has not sighted the crescent of Shawwal, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday (April 9). In a statement made yesterday by the Deputy Secretary General of NSCIA, Prof. Salisu Shehu, he noted that “The Nigerian Supreme […]
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s social media account( X)on Tuesday. The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. While congratulating the Muslims for a […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all banks in Nigeria to stop the use of foreign currencies as collateral for naira loans. The apex bank made this known in press release signed by uploaded to its website on Monday. CBN said it has observed that some bank customers have been using foreign currencies as collateral for naira loans and, therefore, announced its prohibition with immediate effect. The central bank […]
The newly appointed Deputy Governor of Edo State, Omobayo Godwin, has been sworn in on Monday by the Chief Judge, Daniel Okungbowa. In his inaugural speech, Omobayo showed appreciation to the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, for finding him deserving of the appointment. He said that the oath of office he took connotes his legal acceptance of the appointment and also […]
