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Sanitizing the judiciary: Task that must be urgently done (1)
What really is unveiling in the last one week or thereabout is disturbing as allegation of compromise of the institution of judiciary has become a regular item in public discourse. While it is disturbing when such allegations are made during the election petitions period, it is more worrisome when the institution is not spared even …
The Sun Nigeria.
Veteran Yoruba actor Agbako dies at 101
By Seyi Babalola Veteran Yoruba actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, AKA Agbako, is dead. He was 101. He reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday after taking a nap and complaining of slight tiredness. The President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, commonly known as Mr Latin, revealed Agbako’s …
The Sun Nigeria.
CBAAC takes African culture to the Balkans
By Zika Bobby Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) participated at the international conference on cultural diplomacy and its impact on the Balkans, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Organised under the project: “Cultural Diplomacy in the Balkans in the 20 and 21 Centuries: Achievements, Challenges, and the Way Forward,” the conference brought together experts …
The Sun Nigeria.
Court stops CBN, Zenith, Access banks, others from releasing federal allocation to Rivers State
From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has stopped the Federal Government from further releasing monthly allocations to Rivers State. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik in her judgment yesterday specifically restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from allowing the state to draw funds from the consolidated revenue account. The judgement followed …
The Sun Nigeria.
Blackout: TCN restores power in parts of Northern states
By Seyi Babalola The Transmission Company of Nigeria has reported that bulk power supply has been restored to sections of Northern Nigeria following a weeks-long outage. Ndidi Mbah, TCN spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday. According to TCN, electricity was restored to Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe states at 4:56 …
The Sun Nigeria.
N1b defamation threat: Cleric dares Danjuma, says book divinely inspired
From Jude Owuamanam, Jos International Director of Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide (HOREMOW), Pastor Paul Rika has dared former Defence Minister, Theophius Danjuma to go to Court over a threat by the former minister to sue him for alleged defamation contained in his book, ‘God’s Message to Kuteb Tribe and Indigenes of Taraba State.’ Danjuma in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Igbo youths laud Kalu for rehabilitating Abia schools
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Igbo youths under the aegis of the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) have commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North for his quick response in rehabilitating schools and providing stationeries to schools in his constituency. President General of the group, Goodluck Ibem, in a statement, yesterday, described the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Tinubu appoints Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff. This was disclosed in a statement yesterday by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. According to him, Oluyede would hold sway as the COAS pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is said …
The Sun Nigeria.
Bello vs EFCC: Court shifts arraignment to Jan 21
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court in Abuja has further adjourned till January 21, 2025, proceedings in the money laundering case brought against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). When the case came up yesterday, the prosecution counsel, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Govs, monarchs joint committee get 4 weeks to advance bill on NCTR
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A newly established committee comprising state governors and traditional rulers has been given four weeks to formulate recommendations for a bill to create a National Council of Traditional Rulers (NCTR). Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, made the disclosure while briefing State House Correspondents after the maiden dialogue between the Nigeria …
The Sun Nigeria.
DSS, Police To Profile All Commercial Vehicles In Abuja — Wike
ShareThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, disclosed that from January 2025, all commercial buses in the nation’s capital will be profiled by the Nigeria Police Force and Department of State Services (DSS). Wike made this known at the FCT Renewed Hope Youth Empowerment Programme in Abuja while handing over…
New Telegraph.
Presidency Reacts To Tnubu’s Proposed Tax Reform Bills
ShareThe Presidency has clarified that the proposed tax reform bills endorsed by President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) are not designed to target any specific region. The clarification was made by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media on Thursday following concerns raised by the Northern Governors’ Forum. 19 Northern…
New Telegraph.
Spanish Govt Mourns As Flood Kill 95 Persons
ShareFollowing the tragic flood incident that killed at least 95 people in the country, the Spanish Government on Thursday announced the commencement of three days mourning. New Telegraph reports that the rescuers equipped with drones have been on the search for survivours of what is named the country’s worst floods in a generation. Flags flew…
New Telegraph.
JUST-IN: Shettima Presides Over 145th NEC Meeting
ShareThe Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima on Thursday, presided over the One hundred and Forty-fifth National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In attendance at the high-power meeting were the Governors of the 36 states, Ministers, CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso and other stakeholders. New Telegraph reports…
New Telegraph.
Q2’24: Telecom’s Contribution To Nigeria’s GDP Hits 16.26%
ShareDespite the economic hardship being witnesses in the country, the contribution of telecommunications sector to Nigeria’s Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) still increased in Q2’24 to16.26 per cent. This was revealed in the latest industry data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Though the telecoms operators were lamenting the high cost of production limiting…
New Telegraph.
Rebasing: NBS’s Joint Planning Stakeholders Mull 5 Yearly Process
ShareA recommendation of the Joint Planning Board (JPB) and National Council on Development Planning (NCDP) has suggested that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) should conduct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebasing every five years. The stakeholders of the 23rd (JPB) and ( NCDP) advised NBS to provide technical capacity support to the states on the…
New Telegraph.
Access Holdings Reiterates Investments In Future Banking
ShareAccess Holdings PLC has made clarification and justified its high cost-to-income ratio, saying it is still relatively high because of its necessary investments in various aspects of its growth and expansion that will yield huge benefits in the short to medium term. In making this justification, Access Holdings PLC, one of Africa’s leading financial institutions…
New Telegraph.
Sara-Igbe: Fubara Needs Support To Succeed
ShareA member of the Rivers Elders Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, in this interview, speaks on the lingering political crisis in the state and how it can be resolved, ANAYO EZUGWU reports What is your take on recent political developments in Rivers State, particularly the violence that took place after the recent local government elections? What…
New Telegraph.
Katsina Police Arrest Eight Suspects For Kidnapping, Others
ShareKatsina State Police Command has announced the arrest of eight suspected criminals in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, conspiracy, culpable homicide, and other related crimes. The State police spokesman in the state, Abubakar Sadiq, on Wednesday, paraded the suspects before the Command Headquarters. He further noted that the Command arrested 16-year-old Nuhu Haruna of Fenza…
New Telegraph.
Tinubu’s Ministerial Selection Reflects Responsiveness To Aspirations Of Nigeria – Lado
ShareThe Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, Sen. Basheer Lado has said that the latest ministers cleared by the Senate reflected the President’s responsiveness to the aspirations of Nigerians. In a press release made a available to newsmen, Lado commended the President of the Senate, Dr Godswill Akpabio for his uncommon professionalism…
New Telegraph.
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