$150M Bribery Allegation: Agbese Demands Retraction and Apology From Gambaryan
By Chinedu Echianu Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese has expressed outrage at allegations by Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of the controversial crypto firm Binance, claiming that the lawmaker was among those who demanded a $150 million crypto bribe from him. Gambaryan, a former U.S. law enforcement officer, was working for […]
AGF Tasks Federal Pay Officers On Transparency, Financial Reform Initiatives
Oluwakemi Kindness Federal Pay Officers (FPOs) have been tasked on the need to entrench transparency, dedication and professionalism in the conduct of their official duties. Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, who handed down the charge, also mandated the Federal Pay Officers to ensure that Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the […]
Stakeholders Seeks Urgent Electoral Act Reforms To Address Gaps
Oluwakemi Kindness The urgent need for reforms in the nation’s electoral legal framework on Thursday again came to the fore, with stakeholders citing gaps and inconsistencies revealed during the 2023 general elections. Experts advocated this view during a consultative meeting with election petition lawyers organized by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters in […]
CBN Assures Depositors Of Keystone Bank’s Stability
Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday assured the public that Keystone Bank Limited remains stable and fully operational despite a court order forfeiting the bank’s shares to the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Friday, the CBN’s acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, acknowledged concerns over the development but […]
FG Approves Recruitment of 50 Doctors, 100 Nurses for Correctional Facilities
By: Sulyman Gobir President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the employment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to improve healthcare services in correctional centers across Nigeria. The approval, conveyed through the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is part of the government’s effort to enhance medical care for inmates. This development follows growing concerns […]
World Radio Day: Governor Ododo Celebrates Contribution of Radio to Democracy
By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the contribution of radio to the deepening of democratic culture in Nigeria as the world celebrates this year’s World Radio Day. A statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah said the Governor used the occasion to restate […]
Wike Orders Security Agencies to Monitor Influx of Suspicious Individuals into FCT
By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has directed security agencies to closely monitor the movement of individuals into the territory, particularly those who could pose security threats. The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the outcome of […]
NILDS Pushes for Stronger Gender Inclusion in Nigeria’s Legislature
By Sofiat Adenekan The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, is pushing for greater gender inclusion in Nigeria’s legislative process. At a validation workshop in Abuja, NILDS Director-General, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman, stressed the slow progress in women’s empowerment despite various initiatives. He highlighted the 2023 general elections, where female representation in governance remained […]
NDLEA Declares Four Members Of ‘Barryshine’ Drug Cartel Wanted
Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Suleiman Aremu Ganiu (a.k.a Barryshine, Ejeoto) wanted for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities for which ‘Barryshine’ is currently facing criminal charges at a Federal High Court in Lagos. A statement on Monday by the spokesperson of […]
Court Affirms FCCPC Regulatory Authority In Telecom Sector
Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled in favour of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in a legal dispute involving MTN Nigeria, affirming the commission’s regulatory authority over competition and consumer protection in the telecommunications sector. This is according to a statement by the Director of Corporate Affairs at FCCPC, […]