We’ll Never Be Overwhelmed By Mob, Says CJN Amid Knocks On Judiciary
The Chief Justice Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has reiterated the judiciary’s determination not to be overwhelmed by the sentiments of the “mob” in their decisions. Following the rulings on electoral disputes,…
Lagos Demolitions: Relocate your Investments to the S’East – Ohanaeze tells Igbos
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has urged Igbos to relocate their investments back to their homeland in the…
Hardship: More Nigerians opt for loans to make ends meet
*Consumer loans up 34% as inflation, naira depreciation eat up households’ income Consumer loans booked by banks’ customers rose by 34 per cent, year-on-year, to N2.64 trillion in the first half of this year,…
Davido objects to Pinnick’s suit over ‘breach of contract’
Nigerian-American superstar singer, David Adedeji Adeleke (Davido), has filed a preliminary objection to challenge the N2.3 billion breach of contract suit instituted against him and his music label, Davido…
Late fraud reporting fueling low stolen funds recovery – PalmPay
Many people who fall victim to cyber scams and end up losing their money or their valuables, do not report the fraud on the first day it happened, according to a new report by PalmPay, a Nigerian-based fintech…
Rivers’ governor vows to remain firm
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State will remain firm. The embattled governor however, explained that his resolve to remain firm was in developing the state. Many however, felt that the season he is in required him to stand…
Court stops society of engineers election
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has barred the Nigerian Society of Engineers from conducting its election scheduled for November 29 and 30. Justice Venchak Gaba, in addition, stopped Mrs Margaret Oguntala (4th…
CBN’s bank recapitalisation plan for $1trn economy raises questions
The proposed bank recapitalisation announced by Olayemi Cardoso, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has left some industry stakeholders with questions, even as the move has been described as a…
‘This is embarrassing’ — reactions as Ramaphosa inaugurates water tap in South Africa
South Africans and some other social media users have expressed disappointment over the inauguration of a water tap by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa, on Sunday, launched a tap in Jozini local municipality in…
Governorship bid: Hotel cancels Obaseki deputy’s venue booking
Ahead of Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu’s formal declaration of his governorship ambition today (Monday), Eterno Hotels in Benin City has cancelled his booking to use the hotel. The hotel, located in the…
Nigeria has highest international students’ dependents in last 4 years – UK
The United Kingdom said Nigeria has the highest number of dependents brought in by international students in the last four years. According to the UK government in a recent report, the number of dependents from Nigeria…
‘Don’t discredit Buhari’s achievements’ – Group
A group, Protectors of PMB Legacy, says it is unfair to say former President Muhammadu Buhari did nothing to move the country forward during his eight-year administration. According to the group, a website chronicling…
Dangote to list $20bn refinery on NGX
Billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, has revealed plans to list his $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. This plan is a major boost for the management of the local bourse who have…
Israel-Hamas: Biden wants ceasefire extension, over 150 freed
United States President Joe Biden said on Sunday he hoped to see the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas extended. “That’s my goal, that’s our goal, to keep this pause going beyond tomorrow so that we can continue to see…
It’s sad judiciary now entangled in politics – Kukah
The Archbishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has decried the involvement of the judiciary in politics. Kukah spoke at the 8th House of Justice Summit in Kaduna, where he was keynote speaker at the…
Lawmakers push for 32 new federal varsities
No fewer than 32 bills have been tabled before the Senate and the House of Representatives for the creation of new universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education since the inauguration of the 10th National…
US Government Condemns Military Breach In Sierra Leone, Affirms Support For Democracy
The United States government has condemned the military breach and unrest in the West African country of Sierra Leone, while pledging its support for democracy and peace. The US Embassy in Sierra Leone made the…
Wike, Fubara Feud Continues To Put Rivers On Edge
Oil-rich Rivers State has not been immune to political crisis since the return of democracy in 1999. However, the recent crisis between former governor of the state and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,…
Multiple bank charges amid rising inflation worry Nigerians
Nigerians who have already resorted to desperate measures to cushion the effects of difficult socio-economic conditions, are increasingly worried about…
Homeowners deploy scavengers to sites as FHA continues demolition
I don’t believe exercise targets certain group, says Eze Amid frustrations triggered by their demolished buildings, home…
Victim laments kidnappers’ reign along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, seeks intervention
After spending three days at kidnappers’ den, Mr. Bamipe Ojediran has lamented the continuous operation of a dire devil…
Former England manager Terry Venables dies aged 80
Former England, Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona manager, Terry Venables has died at the age of 80 following a long illness.…
Israel vows to restart fighting in Gaza after hostages return
The Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Herzi Halevi, announced on Sunday that once the hostages covered by the current deal are safely returned to Israel, the country will resume the fighting in Gaza.…
AGRO SOLUTIONS: Kalahari Red Buck In Botswana Sold N7.2m
The Kalahari Red sire ‘Sta Soft’ (777-20-051), bred and sold by Bushra Stud in Botswana, recently fetched a record price of R165,000 (BWP120,000) about N7.2 million at the annual Trifecta Elite Sale held at the National…