Author: Akintayo Adams

Philip Sha’ibu has been returned as Deputy Governor of Edo State, months after his removal from the position by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. In his judgment, Justice Omotosho declared the impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly illegal and unconstitutional. The judge ruled that the impeachment violated the Constitution. In addition to reinstating Shu’aibu, the court ordered that his salaries and allowances be paid from April. Shortly after his impeachment in April, Shu’aibu described the act by the state House of Assembly as one that doesn’t fall within the tenets of law. He…

The students of Nigeria’s Premier University, the University of Ìbàdàn have staged a demonstration to express their grievances over the recent hike in tuition. They further made their feelings on the 10 hours of electricity supply on campus known. The protest started in the late hours of Tuesday and has continued on Wednesday with the students baring placards at the front of the university gate. On Tuesday, an internal memo was addressed to the Chief Engineer (Electrical) by the Director of the Works and Maintenance Department, O.A Adetolu, that electricity should be rationed and made available to students for 10…

The planned arraignment of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, on alleged ₦82 billion fraud charges failed to go as planned on Wednesday. Two Senior Advocates were seen engaged in a war of words during the proceedings. The planned arraignment of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, on alleged N82 billion fraud charges took a heated turn on Wednesday. Two senior advocates, Abdulwahab Mohammed (representing Bello) and Kemi Pinheiro (representing the federal government), clashed during the proceedings. Trouble began when Mohammed announced his appearance for Bello, excluding his colleague, Adeola Adedipe. Pinheiro opposed this, arguing Adedipe should be…

The newly crowned Olúbàdàn of Ìbàdànland, Ọba Akinloyè Owólabí Olàkúlẹ́hìn, Ìgè Olàkúlẹ́hìn 1, might be removed from office if the 2023 Olúbàdàn chieftaincy declaration is to be implemented, This is according to a Daily Post report. Ọba Owólabí Olàkúlẹ́hìn was crowned as the 43rd Monarch of the ancient city of Ìbàdàn on Friday, 12th July, 2024. However, it was observed the new Olúbàdàn chieftaincy declaration, which was signed by governor Seyi Makinde and distributed at the event is at variance with some sections of the previous Olúbàdàn chieftaincy declaration of 1957. The 1957 declaration says, “The person who may be…

The LAG-UP Upskill Program is a visionary initiative of the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development. It is designed to provide comprehensive support to youth and SMEs. It focuses on digital literacy, entrepreneurship training, access to finance, mentorship, job placement, and income generation opportunities. The mission is to unlock the potential of youth and SMEs through relevant technological training and skill development. ELIGIBILITY AVAILABLE CATEGORIES DEADLINE 31st of July, 2024 HOW TO APPLY The Ministry of Youth and Social Development said interested Youths are expected to apply via the designated online portal. Get instant and latest news updates…

Betta Edu, the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has allegedly resumed her duties, according to a Business Day report. This is despite her suspension and ongoing investigation by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Edu, who was suspended following allegations of diverting ₦585 million of federal government funds intended for the vulnerable into private accounts, has recently sent condolences to the victims of the recent Jos building collapse. “It is with profound grief that I extend my deepest condolences on the tragic collapse of the school building in Jos, Plateau State, which has resulted in the loss…

The lifting of the visa ban on Nigerian passport holders by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government brings new conditions for obtaining a UAE visa, including a nonrefundable fee of ₦688,000. A key requirement is a compulsory document verification process for all Nigerian travelers above 13 years before proceeding with the visa application. Travelers must first obtain a Document Verification Number (DVN) upon successful review. To obtain a UAE visa, Nigerian travelers must verify their documents through the Document Verification Hub, a specialized service for authenticating essential visa application documentation. This mandatory process requires a non-refundable fee of ₦688,000 and…

A bench warrant for the arrest of Dr. Abraham Ehizojie, the Medical Doctor at the Kuje Correctional Centre’s health facility has been ordered by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The warrant is based on Dr. Ehizojie’s alleged refusal to produce the medical report of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive of Binance Holdings Ltd. Justice Nwite gave the order following an application by Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi, on Tuesday. Gambaryan was whisked into the court building in a wheelchair earlier in the day. He, alongside the cryptocurrency firm, is facing a money laundering charge preferred against…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has filed a 16-count criminal indictment against Kingsley Inegbedion and Efemena Igbe over allegations of internet fraud and money laundering amounting to $1.5 million. According to the indictment filed on May 14 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, Messrs Inegbedion and Igbe allegedly perpetrated romance scams and business email compromise schemes, posing as legitimate businesses to defraud innocent American citizens between April 2020 and May 2023. Mr. Inegbedion, a network engineer who ran training programs for aspiring tech workers in Atlanta, was previously known to law enforcement,…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) announced it has onboarded 22 additional state-owned tertiary institutions into its scheme. This was contained in a statement through its official X handle on Tuesday. The development made the total number of state-owned tertiary institutions onboarded into the scheme to 70. “The Management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is by this notice, announcing the onboarding of 22 additional State-owned tertiary institutions. “Students from the following State-owned institutions (including the 48 institutions earlier announced) can now apply for student loans by visiting nelf.gov.ng”, it stated. FULL LIST Get instant and latest news updates via…