UK Court Clears Alison-Madueke Of Bribery Charges
The first woman president of OPEC and Nigeria’s former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was cleared of bribery charges in a UK trial Wednesday, her defence lawyers said in a statement.
World Cup Updates: Portugal Draw With Congo, England Defeats Croatia
Portugal Vs DR Congo world cup clash ended in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday evening.
US-Iran Peace Deal Takes Immediate Effect, Pakistani PM Says
Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the peace agreement between the United States and Iran agreement will take “immediate effect” after being signed by both sides.
Ekiti Set For Governorship Poll As INEC Deploys Sensitive Materials
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, has confirmed that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will begin the distribution of sensitive materials to local government areas in that state.
Agbedi Slams President Over Oyo Kidnap Crisis
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Frederick Agbedi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not visiting Oyo State following the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state.
Edo Vows Justice Over Market Kidnap Incident
The Edo State Government has assured residents that the state police command has commenced an investigation into the abduction of a woman at the Vegetable Market in Benin, promising that those behind the abduction will be brought to justice.
Appeal Court Suspends Execution Of Judgement Deregistering ADC, Others
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered immediate stay of execution for the judgment of the Federal High Court directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other parties.
Despite Reforms, Naira Remains Weak – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Naira is still undervalued by 25.6 percent despite the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reforms.
NDC Mandates All Candidates To Sign Affidavits Against Defection
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a compulsory affidavit for all its candidates seeking elective offices, requiring them to forfeit their seats if they defect from the party after winning elections.
150 Terrorists Convicted In 48 Hours, Says AGF
The Federal Government has secured approximately 150 convictions within the first two days of its latest phase of mass terrorism trials, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), disclosed on Tuesday.