States Lose Case With FG Over Hold Of ‘Local Governments’ Funds

Governments of the 36 states and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have lost in their fight against Federal Government’s efforts to monitor state governments’ handling of Local Governments’ funds. The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, in a judgment yesterday, affirmed the May 23,

Woman,Shown In Video Spraying N1000 Notes In EFCC Net

Investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Gombe State Zonal Command, have arrested a woman identified as Janty Emmanuel for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency in the state Emmanuel was arrested on Monday, May 20, 2024, following intelligence that spotted her spraying

Fubara – Its Was Until February 2024 I Started governing Fully

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said on Tuesday, that he did not start governing the state fully until February 2024. Though he assumed office in May, Fubara said he did not start taking decisions until February this year – eight months after taking

Ireland, Spain, Norway Moves to recognise Palestine As A Sovereign State

The leaders of Ireland, Spain and Norway have said that they will officially recognise Palestine as a state. In response, Israel has recalled its ambassadors to Ireland and Norway. The co-ordinated move, which was soon followed by Spain, underscores how Israel’s war against Hamas

Portable Regains His Freedom,Calls Himself “Federal Government Property”

Controversial musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has declared himself police ambassador a few days after causing a stir while evading arrest by police officers. Portable made this known in a post on his Instagram page, where he shared photos of himself

Tinubu Has Demanded Proper Investigation, Into The Kano Mosque Fire Incident

President Bola Tinubu has directed law enforcement agencies to conduct a swift and diligent investigation into the fire incident at a mosque in Larabar Abasawa, Gezawa council area of Kano state, which claimed several lives and left many others injured. President Tinubu also ordered the

Fubara Challenges To Defend His Past Records,Position As Accountant-General

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State on Tuesday said he’s ready to answer queries, stressing that he took his time to document all his activities as a civil servant. Fubara said he had records to show that all he did during his time

The Nigerian Navy Apprehends Two Suspects In A Wooden Boat With 3,500 Litres Of Petrol

The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka, says it has arrested two suspected oil thieves carrying 3,500 litres of petrol in a wooden boat en route Cameroon. The Commanding Officer, Capt. Uche Aneke, disclosed this while handing over the suspects and items

Tollgate fees : Reps Exempts The Military,To Honour Their Service,Sacrifice To The Nation

The House of Representatives has asked the Ministry of Aviation to exempt members of the Armed Forces from tollgate fees and parking payments in Airports across Nigeria. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) had, at its meeting eliminated the exemption of VIPs, including the president and

IPOB Calls On WAEC To Postpone Exams On May 30,Says ITs Sit At Home Day

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has urged the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to postpone examinations on May 30, a day regarded as ‘Biafra Day’ in the Southeast. IPOB also urged the Nnamdi Azikiwe University to postpone its convocation scheduled for the