Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to grant the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, access to a medical doctor of his choice on grounds that he requires urgent ear surgery amidst his reported failing health. Delivering judgement, Justice…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it is automating passport application process to reduce the stress and delay Nigerians experience while applying for passports. NIS Acting Comptroller General, Caroline Adepoju, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday, said the Service is trying to eliminate human interface in the process of…
President Tinubu’s administration is set to issue an order against moves by Point of Sale (PoS) agents to hike transaction charges across the country. Politics Nigeria reports that this will be done through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Babatunde Irukera, disclosed this and said the order…
Emadeb Energy Service Ltd., a depot owner and licensed fuel marketer, has received a shipment of 27 million litres of petrol at its Ijegun Satellite Depot in Lagos. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr Debo Olujimi, made this announcement during the inaugural ceremony. The importation, costing over $17 million due to international foreign exchange rates, is…
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Chairman and vice Chairmen of non-statutory boards. The fresh appointments came a day after the Governor performed the swearing-in ceremony for 25 commissioners and three permanent secretaries. According to a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Thursday morning,…
••• As Oyo Assembly Speaker visits Osun, pays homage to Governor Adeleke The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun and his Oyo State counterpart, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin have jointly called on colleagues in the region to unite to develop the South West geo-political zone of Nigeria. The duo made the…
World-record hurdler and Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan has confirmed that she has been charged with an anti-doping rules violation for missing three drug tests in the span of 12 months. Amusan made the announcement on her Instagram account on Tuesday, July 18, adding that she would fight the charges. She will be fighting the allegations…
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua insists he is excited to get his career back on track ahead of his huge domestic showdown with Dillian Whyte next month. The 33-year-old is looking to rebuild after successive losses against Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022. He returned to winning ways by outpointing Jermaine Franklin in April, but…
The naira has appreciated by 6.6 per cent at the authorised window on Tuesday but slipped further at the black market Naira recorded a significant gain against the United States dollar on the Investors and Exporters (I&E) on Tuesday, data from the official window shows. The local currency extended its gains to two consecutive days…
Tobi Amusan, world champion and world record holder in the 100m hurdles, risks being suspended over a charge of missed drug tests, but has promised to contest it. Amusan looking to defend her title at next month’s World Athletics Championship in Budapest shared the development on her Instagram handle. She disclosed that she was charged…
