All Banknotes Issued by the CBN Remain Legal Tender

    Our attention has again been drawn to reports of a scarcity of cash across some major cities in the country despite assurances of sufficient cash stocks in all locations across the country.   There have also been reports of anxiety among some members of the public over the legality or otherwise of old… Continue reading All Banknotes Issued by the CBN Remain Legal Tender

EFCC arraigns oil magnate, Azubuike Uzoma, for alleged illegal dealing in petroleum products

  The Port Harcourt’s Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned an oil magnate, Azubuike Uzoma before Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for an alleged illegal dealing in petroleum products to the tune of N24, 310,000 (Twenty Four Million, Three Hundred… Continue reading EFCC arraigns oil magnate, Azubuike Uzoma, for alleged illegal dealing in petroleum products

ILLEGAL DEALING IN PETROLEUM PRODUCT: EFCC ARRAIGNS MORRIS GBIKI KARINANE

  The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday November 2, 2023, arraigned Morris Gbiki Karinane before Justice P .I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The defendant was arraigned on one -count charge bordering on alleged illegal dealing in petroleum product… Continue reading ILLEGAL DEALING IN PETROLEUM PRODUCT: EFCC ARRAIGNS MORRIS GBIKI KARINANE

INTERNET FRAUD: COURT JAILS KOLAWOLE TEMIDAYO JOSHUA, ABDULLAHI ISIAK AND DANIEL ROLAND ORJI

      The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of a 26-year-old forex trader, Kolawole Temidayo Joshua and two others for offences bordering on internet fraud. The two others are Abdullahi Isiak and Daniel Roland Orji. The trio were jailed after pleading guilty… Continue reading INTERNET FRAUD: COURT JAILS KOLAWOLE TEMIDAYO JOSHUA, ABDULLAHI ISIAK AND DANIEL ROLAND ORJI

Nigerians celebrate Andrew Aganbi with Golf Kitty, traditional dances

  Burial activities in honour of Delta politician and showbiz expert, Andrew Aganbi will begin on Friday in Nigeria. ‘’Memorial kitty will take place at the Golf Section of the Sapele Athletic Club on Friday, December 1, 2023’’ a statement in Koko, headquarters of Warri North Local Government, said. ‘’This part of the burial arrangement… Continue reading Nigerians celebrate Andrew Aganbi with Golf Kitty, traditional dances

BAYELSA, IMO, KOGI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS: PRESIDENT TINUBU APPEALS FOR FAIR AND TRANSPARENT ELECTORAL CONDUCT

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja appealed to all candidates participating in the November 11 gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, as well as the electorate to ensure free and fair elections. The President made the appeal at the presentation of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) flags to… Continue reading BAYELSA, IMO, KOGI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS: PRESIDENT TINUBU APPEALS FOR FAIR AND TRANSPARENT ELECTORAL CONDUCT

NEITI report: SERAP sues Tinubu over failure to probe missing $15bn, N200bn oil revenues

  Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the failure to probe the grim allegations that over US$15 billion oil revenues, and N200 billion budgeted to repair the refineries in Nigeria are missing and unaccounted for between 2020 and 2021.”   The allegations are contained in the… Continue reading NEITI report: SERAP sues Tinubu over failure to probe missing $15bn, N200bn oil revenues

Andrew Aganbi’s Burial: Captains of industry, political leaders storm London, Koko, Sapele

Family announces United Kingdom, Nigeria burial activities A notable politician and business magnate, Andrew Anirejuoritse Aganbi, is dead. ‘’We are all deeply saddened by Andrew Aganbi’s passing, but his life and legacy will live on forever in our lives and in our hearts.’’ A statement from the family of renowned Itsekiri cleric and nonagenarian Bible translator, Deacon… Continue reading Andrew Aganbi’s Burial: Captains of industry, political leaders storm London, Koko, Sapele

If the Supreme Court, the highest court in the land, implies by its judgment that crime is good and should be rewarded, then Nigeria has lost and the country is doomed irrespective of who occupies the Presidential seat

    Being text of a World Press Conference on the Presidential Election Petition Judgement by Atiku Abubakar, GCON, Waziri Adamawa, former Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007) and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 Election, at the PDP Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, 30th October, 2023.   Protocol.   Gentlemen of… Continue reading If the Supreme Court, the highest court in the land, implies by its judgment that crime is good and should be rewarded, then Nigeria has lost and the country is doomed irrespective of who occupies the Presidential seat

PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS IYALODE ALABA LAWSON

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of Iyalode Alaba Lawson, MFR. The President described Chief Lawson as an enterprising, courageous, astute, and distinguished businesswoman and leader. “Iyalode Lawson epitomised enterprise, brilliance, and ingenuity. Her death is a very painful loss. May the Almighty God grant her eternal rest,”… Continue reading PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS IYALODE ALABA LAWSON