President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time, (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time) was received by Amb. Breno Costa in the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil. He was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, […]
The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed a suit filed by 19 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit. The 19 states involved were Kogi, Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Enugu, Oyo, Benue, Anambra, Plateau, Cross River, Ondo, Niger, Edo, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Ebonyi, and Imo. Although Ogun and Nasarawa […]
The family of the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, has formally announced her burial arrangements. The burial is scheduled for 29th November 2024, with a funeral service at her country home in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium LGA. Her husband, Governor Umo Eno, along with the bereaved family and the State Government, finalised these arrangements to honour her impactful life and enduring legacy. […]
Tinubu has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide for seven days in honour of the late general. He wished Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honoured his significant contributions to the nation. Lagbaja served as the Chief of Army Staff from 19 June 2023 until his death on 5 November 2024.
The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Monday, overturned the conviction of the Umar Danladi tribunal, which found a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, guilty of false asset declaration. The appellate court in a judgment, discharged and acquitted Onnoghen from the conviction delivered against him by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The conviction, which was delivered on April 18, 2019, was dismissed following the resolution of the […]
The Federal Government has taken delivery of one million doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine donated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Speaking during the hand-over ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina, said the arrival of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine from Gavi is a testament to President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to protecting the lives of […]
Heavy gunfire has been reported across several local government areas, LGAs in Rivers State, as armed thugs attempt to prevent newly sworn-in LG chairmen from accessing their respective council offices. Following the conclusion of the local government elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, on Saturday, the state governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, swore in the 23 elected LG chairmen. In a related development, the Inspector General of Police, according […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved a subdued celebration for Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, reflecting the nation’s current economic challenges. The decision was announced by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. Akume stated that In alignment with the mood of the nation, the President has approved that the 64th Independence celebration should be low-keyed, SGF emphasised that the […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a judgment on Monday morning, Justice Inyang Ekwo held that the suit by a group – the APC North Central Group – was premature and related to an issue that is within the international affair of the political party. Justice Ekwo also held that the […]
