By Nduka Chiejina, Abuja The 36 state governments appear to be resisting moves by the federal authorities to get the 774 local governments open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Federal Government’s plan was to pay the monthly revenue allocation of the local governments into their CBN accounts following the recent ruling of the Supreme Court granting the councils financial autonomy. The state governors had initially persuaded the federal government to delay the direct payment of the LG allocations to sort out some technicalities. The request was granted and when it appeared that the coast was getting clear…
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By Ismaeel Uthman The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of plotting his downfall after he (Oluwo) helped him (Ooni) to mount the throne. In a video seen by Saturday PUNCH, Oluwo said he influenced Oba Ogunwusi’s emergence as the Ooni when he was contesting the stool in 2015. However, Oba Akanbi said the Ooni had been orchestrating his removal, alleging that Oba Adeyeye was behind his suspension from the Osun State Council of Obas a few years back. But Ooni dismissed Oluwo’s allegation, even as he said he would not…
By PM News The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of one Hammed Saka to three months imprisonment for hawking new Naira notes He was jailed by Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The charge reads: “That you, Hammed Saka, on or about the 14h day of December, 2024, at Villa Dome Event Centre, Okotie-Eboh Street, Ikoyi, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, hawked the sum of N800,000.00 (Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria and…
By Taiye Agbaje Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Friday, tendered an apology over his recent attacks on the Federal High Court and Justice Binta Nyako. Kanu, through his new counsel and former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, also apologised to the Federal Government’s lawyer, Chief Awomolo, SAN. The IPOB leader equally apologised to his team of lawyers earlier led by Aloy Ejimakor for also attacking them while before Justice Nyako. Kanu tendered the apology through his lead counsel, Chief Agabi, before Justice James Omotosho,…
By Abel Johngold In a landmark move to protect Nigeria’s digital economy and ensure fair contributions from global tech giants, Senator Prince Ned Nwoko has explained why he introduced a bill to amend the Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023 (SB 650, 2025). The proposed legislation aims to compel social media platforms and digital businesses to establish physical offices in Nigeria, ensuring they pay taxes, create jobs, and comply with Nigerian laws. Senator Nwoko, known for his strong advocacy for economic and social justice, declared that the bill is long overdue. According to him, for too long, big tech companies have…
BY OVASA OGAGA Senator Representing Delta North in the National Assembly, Senator Ned Nwoko has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing him as an irreplaceable pillar of the Niger Delta and Nigeria. During a condolence visit to the home of the late Ijaw leader, Senator Nwoko reflected on Pa Clark’s unwavering dedication to justice and the advancement of the South-South region. “It is hard to imagine the South-South without Pa Edwin Clark. He was fierce—fiercely loyal, fiercely courageous. He stood for what we believed in and never wavered,” Nwoko stated, paying homage…
By Charles Nwabardi Port Harcourt, Nigeria – In a moment of pride for the Niger Delta region, Dr. Perpetua Uwechue, Finance Director of the Niger Delta Peoples Movement–Niger Delta Community Economic Development Organization (NDPM-NCEDO), has been appointed as a United Nations Global Peace Ambassador. The announcement was met with widespread celebration, particularly among her colleagues and communities who have directly benefited from Dr. Uwechue’s tireless efforts in promoting peace and sustainable development. Known for her quiet yet impactful leadership, Dr. Uwechue has played a pivotal role in fostering unity and peace, and also spearheading numerous initiatives aimed at improving the…
By Nana Ismail The Nigerian military has arrested two suspected terrorists on its watchlist, along with a known arms dealer, Shehu Bagiwaye, in separate operations in Sokoto and Zamfara States. This was disclosed by Major General Markus Kangye, the Director of Defence Media Operations, during a press briefing on Thursday. He also confirmed that 75 rehabilitated former terrorists were handed over to the Borno State Government, while several insurgents were neutralized in recent military operations. According to him, those rehabilitated include seven adult males, 34 adult females, and 34 children. In addition to counterterrorism efforts, troops between March 10 and…
By Ogaga Ariemu The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 General Election, Atiku Abubakar, has announced the formation of a coalition of opposition political parties to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku, made this known while responding to a question on behalf of the opposition leaders at an ongoing press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. He said, “Yes, this is the birth of the coalition of opposition ahead of 2027.” This announcement comes amid the chaos in Rivers State. Recall that on Tuesday, President Bola Ahmed…
By Kenneth Orusi A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Marvis Ossai seeking to unseat Senator Ned Munir Nwoko following his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, March 19, the court declared the case incompetent and lacking merit, asserting that it had no jurisdiction to entertain such a claim. The suit, which was rejected outright, sought to nullify Senator Nwoko’s Certificate of Return and declare the Delta North Senatorial seat vacant on account of his switch in political…