NDLEA Arrests Drug Suspect After 17years of Hiding
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff. Jeff who arrested in his hideout in Ojo area of Lagos, has been on the agency’s wanted list for 17 years, after he shipped illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world. Chairman of the […]
Breaking: Meranda Resigns as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly
By Chinedu Echianu Reports just coming in says Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The resignation took place at a special plenary on Monday afternoon, where She read out her resignation letter saying: “this is a notice of resignation as Speaker of the Lagos State House of […]
CBN strengthens Regulatory Oversight to Safeguard Nigeria’s Financial System
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory oversight to protect the country’s financial ecosystem and align it with global best practices. Shola Phillips, Special Adviser to the CBN Governor on Compliance, emphasized the need for strict adherence to international banking standards to sustain confidence in Nigeria’s […]
Ramadan: Governor Ododo Calls For Patience, Sacrifice and Compassion
By Chinedu Echianu As the Muslim ummah in Nigeria embark on this year’s Ramadan fast, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on Muslims to imbibe the virtues of patience, sacrifices and compassion towards the less privileged. In his message to the people of the state signed by Ismaila Isah, his Special Adviser […]
Political Exclusion Hindering Good Governance in Nigeria – Prof Igoche
By: Anayo Akwiti A Professor of Peace and Conflict Resolution, Edwin Igoche, has identified political polarization and extremism as major obstacles to achieving lasting peace and effective governance in Nigeria. Speaking in a statement made available to Democracy Radio on Friday, the Professor emphasized that tackling these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach involving individuals, […]
Legislative Autonomy: A Pillar of Nigeria’s Democracy – DG NILDS
Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has reaffirmed that legislative autonomy remains the cornerstone of Nigeria’s democracy. This is contained in a statement made available by the Media Adviser to the DG, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Speaking at the end of a sabbatical paper presentation by […]
INEC Dismisses Rivers Governor’s Allegation of Selective Election Implementation
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims by Rivers State Governor, Simi Fubara, accusing the Commission of selectively conducting elections to fill vacant legislative seats following the defection of lawmakers. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Commission clarifies that […]
Babangida Must Take Responsibility for His Actions While in Office – Nwambu
By Chinedu Echianu Reactions have continued to trail the public presentation of Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida’s Autobiography titled; “A Journey in Service,”, even as a civil society organization is insisting that he (Babangida) must face the consequences of his actions while in office. Director General, Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness, […]
Suspend Fee Hike, FCCPC Tells MultiChoice
Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. FCCPC disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu. […]
NDIC Urges Legal Practitioners to Aid Debt Recovery
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has urged legal practitioners to support its efforts in recovering debts and realizing assets from failed banks to strengthen the country’s financial system. Speaking at the 2024 Sensitisation Seminar for External Solicitors in Abuja, NDIC’s Managing Director, Hassan Bello, emphasized that debt recovery is crucial to […]