Money laundering threat for Ghana’s real estate sector
In Ghana, the lack of a regulatory body to manage the real estate industry has stifled the formal establishment of the sector over the last decade. But has also meant that…
Soun Of Ogbomoso: Oyo Govt Files Appeal, Seeks Stay Of Execution
The Oyo State government has filed for an order for stay of execution of the judgment of Justice K.A. Adedokun of the High Court, Ogbomoso, sacking Oba Afolabi Olaoye as the…
NLC calls for urgent stabilisation of the naira
The Nigeria Labour Congress has called for an urgent stabilisation of the Naira. It noted that the country was at risk of a “wave of devastating consequences” on…
Chinese loan rises by $800m in one year, hits $4.73bn
Nigeria’s debt to China increased from $3.93bn as of June 30, 2022, to $4.73bn as of June 30, 2023, showing an increase of $800m in one year. It is an…
“What have I done to warrant any impeachment?” – Rivers Governor Sim Fubara cries out as impeachment…
Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has asked lawmakers seeking his removal to tell Nigerians the offenses he committed. Politics Nigeria reports that there was a plot to commence impeachment proceedings Governor Fubara today.…
Pedro, Falana, warn lawyers against punishing landlords
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, Lawal Pedro, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, have warned lawyers to desist from assisting…
Tinubu Should Sign Executive Order On Unexplained Wealth, Says Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to sign an executive order on unexplained wealth. Ndume, who is the lawmaker representing Borno South under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), made the…
German Chancellor Rues Coups In Africa, Hopes It Does Not Become A Trend
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is lamenting the incessant coups in Africa but hopes it does not become a trend. He made the comment on Sunday after a closed session with the President of the Economic Community of West…
BREAKING: Rivers lawmakers run for safety amid gunshots, teargas at assembly complex
There was apprehension at the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on Monday as heavy gunshots and teargas rented the air. According to a video seen by Politics Nigeria, lawmakers who had arrived the assembly complex…
BREAKING: Renewed Clash Between Cross River and Benue States Leaves 20 Dead
At least 20 people have been killed in a renewed clash between the Yache-Ijiegu community in Yala LGA of Cross River State and Tiv settlers from Benue State.The…
JUST IN: President Tinubu appoints 7 new aides, deploys them to Ministry of Justice
President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven new aides to the Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja, where they will work under the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. Premium…
BREAKING: Rivers State Assembly Leader, Ediso Ehie, Removed as Plot to Impeach Gov. Fubara Thickens
The House Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Edison Ehie, has been removed from his position just hours after rumours of an impending impeachment procedure against the state Governor, Sim Fubara, began…
Buying SUVs for National Assembly members not a new thing – Senator Ndume
Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has defended the purchase of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for members of the National Assembly, arguing that such a move is not new. News recently filtered in that 469 lawmakers in…
JUST IN: Trouble As Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara Sacks Wike’s Former Aides As Chief Of Staff, CSO
All seem not to be well with the governor of river state, Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Reports had it last night that the Rivers state house of…
Police to go after dispatch riders over drug peddling, movement of lethal weapons
The Delta State Police Command has decided to come down hard on dispatch riders in the state following intel…
Why FG opts for dividend securitisation over asset sale to raise $7bn
Nigeria is prioritising engagement with banks to securitise five years of dividends from the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and turn this into as much as $7 billion to ease the country’s acute foreign exchange shortage…
How Nigerians’ ingenuity thrives amid economic challenges
After moving his family from Lekki to Ogudu, both in Lagos, due to the over 100 percent increment in house rent in his former pricey neighbourhood, Daniel Dongo, a banker, is also in search of new schools for his…
FG to import equipment worth €1.2mn for Eko bridge maintenance – Umahi
The federal government has announced plans to import equipment worth €1.2 million to maintain the Eko bridge in Lagos state. David Umahi, minister of works made this disclosure during his inspection of the…
Why I visited President Tinubu after Supreme Court’s verdict – Diri
Governor Douye Diri resumed his re-election campaign in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, his home local government area, on Friday after a break on Thursday to visit President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to…
LeBron James frowns at Ngannou’s loss to Fury
American NBA superstar LeBron James has expressed disappointment after WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was awarded the split decision victory over former UFCheavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in their…
Nigeria’s path to huge dollar inflow riddled with hurdles
Nigeria is engaging with banks to securitise five years of dividends from the Nigerian LNG Limited (NLNG) to raise some seven billion dollars to ease the country’s acute foreign exchange shortage. The government’s…
Japa: Canada Plans Stricter Measures For Admission-Seeking Foreign Students
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is introducing new measures to tighten standards on colleges, responding to criticism that Canada’s education sector is bringing in so many foreign students that…
Lagos to begin demolition of drainage-blocking structures in Ikoyi
The Lagos State Government will today (Monday) commence the removal of perimeter fences located within two meters of drainage channels on Norman Williams, Awolowo, and Ribadu roads in the Ikoyi area of the state. The…
Declare or face trouble, Ethiopian Airlines CEO warns transit passengers
Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines’ Group Chief Executive Officer has emphasised the importance of transparent declaration for passengers transiting through the Bole International Airport, stressing that…