Court slams N200,000 fine on Fani-Kayode for absenteeism
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday slammed a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode with a N200,000 fine, for being absent from court for his re-arraignment. Fani-Kayode, who…
PDP Chair: N/Central Adopts Ayu; Mark, Gana, others step down
The North Central geopolitical zone has adopted a former Senate President, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, as its preferred candidate for the post of national chairmanship of the People’s Democratic Party. Ayu’s…
Nigerian Customs Threatens to Seize 91 Undocumented private jets
As many as 91 private jets/aircraft operating in Nigeria could be seized by the Customs Service for improper documentation and failure to pay appropriate duties, the service has said This…
Breakdown of Air-conditioning system forces Reps to Adjourn Plenary
The House of Representatives on Tuesday ended its plenary abruptly following the breakdown of the air-conditioning system in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly. Members decried the ensuing heat…
Zambia ready to assist Nigeria on Insecurity, envoy pledges
The Government of Zambia has pledged its readiness to assist Nigeria to address the insecurity in the country occasioned by insurgency, banditry, and other challenges. This offer is hinged on…
Senate adopts Direct Primaries for parties, says INEC free to choose Mode of Result transmission
The Senate on Tuesday approved the use of direct primaries by political parties in the country for all elective positions. It said however that the primaries should be monitored by…
Chidinma, 2 others Arraigned over Ataga’s murder
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday arraigned Chidinma Ojukwu and Adedapo Quadri, over the murder of Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga. Ojukwu, 21, was alleged to have…
PDP fixes N5m for chairmanship form, deputy chairman, national sec N3m
The main opposition People’s Democratic Party has officially announced the cost of nomination forms for its various National Working Committee positions. This followed the formal commencement of the sale of…
Lagos Police warn against #EndSARS anniversary protest
It is about a week to a full year after the events of the #EndSARS protests, and the Lagos State Police Command has warned against plans by any group to…
Osinbajo to Emefiele: Naira Exchange Rate Artificially too low
Nigeria’s Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday said that the current exchange rate of the naira is artificially too low. He therefore called on the governor of the Central Bank…