Ortom was invited for questioning by the anti-graft agency for alleged misappropriation of funds, a month after leaving office. Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has been taken into the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ortom was invited for questioning by the anti-graft agency for alleged misappropriation of funds, a month…
An FCT High Court on Tuesday fixed the ruling in the case of enforcement of a fundamental rights suit filed by the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to July 13. Justice Hamza Muazu fixed the date after listening to submissions made by parties in the matter. In his submission,…
Former Aviation Minister and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, has lauded President Bola Tinubu on his political outings in the last three weeks. The president is currently being applauded for the ongoing reforms and cleaning of the system, which has been made evident by removing some bigwigs from key positions. Tinubu…
Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom Tuesday morning presented himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Makurdi for questioning. It was gathered that the ex-governor arrived at the office of the anti-graft agency at about 10 am in the company of some of his personal aides. He was said to have…
…Constitute Presidential Committee to work on demands, reconvenes next Monday Organised labour and the Federal Government yesterday agreed on an eight-week deadline to thrash out all contentious issues and implement the resolutions arising from the demands of labour. Recall that immediately after President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of the fuel subsidy on May 29,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, still have 74 more witnesses to call to testify at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Out of the 100 witnesses expected to be called by the opposition party to prove its case, 26 witnesses have…
President Bola Tinubu is on his way to Paris, France, to participate in the review and signing of a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on priority list for support and investment. He departed the presidential wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja on Tuesday morning. The Nigerian leader will join other world…
The Federal Government, on Monday, said six new companies have received approval to import petroleum products into Nigeria. The Managing Director of Nigeria Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDRA), Farouk Ahmed made this disclosure to state correspondents at the Presidential Villa. Farouk stated that apart from the approved six, several companies applied for permit…
The Ogun State House of Assembly complex in Abeokuta has been fortified with stringent security measures as members-elect convened for their inauguration on Tuesday. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Police operatives, alongside personnel from the State Security Services (SSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), were deployed to ensure the safety and security…
Major General Lagbaja replaces Lt-Gen Faruk Yahaya, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021. Major General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja President Bola Tinubu on Monday appointed Major General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja as the Chief of Army Staff. Major General Lagbaja replaces Lt-Gen Faruk Yahaya, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in…
