Osinbajo’s Ex-aide Apologises For $10m Bribery Allegation Against Akpabio, Barau
Former Special Adviser to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Alwan Hassan, has publicly apologised to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Barau Jibirin, after accusing them of collecting a 10 million dollar bribe to drop President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Abdullahi Ramat.
Kebbi Kidnap: Senate Orders Probe Into Safe School Initiative, 144.7bn
THE Senate has intensified pressure on the Federal Government to overhaul Nigeria’s security architecture, urging President Bola Tinubu to immediately approve the recruitment of 100,000 fresh military personnel to confront insurgency, banditry and the rising wave of school abductions across the country.
FG Receives Benin Bronzes Repatriated From US
The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy on Monday received two Benin bronzes, a bronze relief plaque and a commemorative head, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to reclaim its cultural heritage.
Extend Moratorium To State Varsities, ASUU Tells FG Amid Fresh Strike Threat
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to extend the seven-year moratorium on the issuance of licences for the establishment of new universities to the state government to prevent the total collapse of state-owned higher institutions.
Tinubu: Public Perception Of Judiciary Not Favourable, Judges Must Shun Corruption
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday said that public perception of the judicial process had not always been favourable, cautioning Nigerian judges to do all within their power to stop corruption, and ensure justice is not for the highest bidder.
Federal High Court Begins Christmas vacation December 19
The Federal High Court will, on December 19, commence its Christmas vacation, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Falana Urges Kidnap Victims To Sue FG, demand ransom refund
Human rights lawyer, femi falana,has called on citizens who have paid ransom to kidnappers or bandits to take legal action against the government and demand a refund.
FG Plans 500 CNG stations to cut petrol use
The Federal Government is set to establish 500 Compressed Natural Gas refuelling stations across the country within three years, as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner, cheaper fuels and ease pressure on petrol consumption.
Diaspora Group Seeks EU’s Caution against Trump’s “Provocative” Nigeria Comments
Nigerian Professionals in the diaspora under the Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe, ANPE, have appealed to the European Union, EU, to restrain US President, Donald Trump from taking any adverse action following his recent threats of military action against terrorists and his decision to designate Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution.
Money Laundering Trial: Abuja Court Dismisses Nwabuoku’s No-Case Submission
A Federal High Court in Abuja has overruled the no-case submission filed by a former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AG-F), Chukwunyere Nwabuoku in his ongoing money laundering trial.