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$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 Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, when he was arrested in Nigeria in February 2024. He was charged with money laundering and tax evasion, as […]

February 14, 2025

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Economy

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 States comply with the provisions of the public financial management reform initiatives of the Federal Government. According to a statement by the Director of Press, […]

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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 partnership with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on Thursday. Chairman of the […]

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Economy

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 maintained that there was no cause for alarm. She stated that the stability of the banking sector and the safety of depositors’ funds remained the […]

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General

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 over the poor conditions of correctional facilities, including inadequate medical services. Dr. Tunji-Ojo had secured a presidential directive for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) […]

February 14, 2025

Communications

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 his administration’s commitment to promoting inclusion and cohesion of all segments of the society in governance and making sure that all voices are represented in […]

February 13, 2025

Security

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 the FCT Security Committee meeting held in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by Wike, was attended by the chairmen of the six area councils of the […]

February 12, 2025

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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 below 5%, warning that this could hinder women’s participation in policymaking and socio-economic development. Prof. Suleiman emphasized the need to review and update the 2014 […]

February 10, 2025

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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 the NDLEA said the decision to declare the suspects wanted followed an order granted to the NDLEA by Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High […]

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