Author: Alade Adisa

An Edo State High Court in Benin has ordered the reinstatement of the suspended 18 local government chairmen and vice chairmen in the state. The presiding judge, Justice Efe Ikponmwonba, on Friday granted the order following a suit instituted by the affected chairmen and vice chairmen. The court, however, restrained Governor Monday Okpebholo and Edo State Government, Attorney General of the State and Commissioner for Justice, Accountant General of the State, among others from acting on the resolution of the state House of Assembly suspending the claimants. Justice Ikponmwonba also ordered that the status quo, as at December 12 be…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to strengthen its drive towards a cashless economy, setting a daily maximum transaction cash-out limit of N100,000 per customer for agency banking operators, also known as Point of Sale (PoS) operators. This directive, outlined in a circular issued on Thursday by the CBN’s Payments System Management Department and signed by Oladimeji Yisa Taiwo, aims to enhance the use of electronic payment channels, address operational challenges, combat fraud, and establish uniform standards across the industry. According to the circular, the CBN has mandated that issuers must limit cash withdrawals to…

The 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Gateway Games, Ogun 2024,’ has been rescheduled once again. The highly anticipated festival initially slated for January 12 – 28, 2025, will now take place from May 16 – 30, 2025. Announcing the change during the 1st Joint Technical Meeting held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday night, the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, said the change was necessary to allow the newly established NSC to settle and develop a sustainable sports economy, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s directive for economic sustainability in sports. The meeting included key stakeholders, such…

The Federal Government has asked Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, who was earlier directed to proceed on retirement to continue as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) till March 2025. through the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation The Director of Press at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Bawa Mokwa, who confirmed the development to journalists on Friday, said the AGF is in receipt of a letter from the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation asking Madein to continue as AGF. When asked on the fate of Mr Shelmsudeen Ogunjimi,…

The Army High Command on Friday approved the promotion of senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General, respectively. Announcing this on Friday, a press statement by Army spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the council promoted 35 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major General, while 73 Colonels were also elevated to the rank of Brigadier General. According to the statement, those promoted to the rank of Major General are: Brig Gen A Garba, Acting Provost Marshal Nigerian Army; Brig Gen UM Alkali Deputy Chief of Administration, Directorate of Veteran Affairs (Army); Brig Gen AGL Haruna,…

With the festive season underway, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has projected a reduction in petrol prices, with Lagos residents expected to pay N950 per litre, while Abuja residents may see prices drop to N990 per litre due to location-specific logistics. The National Publicity Officer of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot price to N899.50 per litre, marking a seven percent decrease from the previously adjusted N970 per litre. This is the second price cut within a month. He emphasized that logistics costs, particularly diesel prices, will affect final pump…

The Police Command in Rivers has announced the arrest of Nwile Bete, 30, a suspected kidnap kingpin during an operation in Port Harcourt. The operation also led to the rescue of a 10-year-old boy allegedly abducted by the suspect. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday. She said that Bete allegedly kidnapped the boy on Nov. 25 and demanded a ransom of N5m for his release. “After the minor was abducted, his mother reported the incident to the police, prompting the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to take swift action,” Iringe-Koko said.…

Bandits have reportedly abducted more than 40 individuals from various communities in Maru Local Government Area of over the past two weeks, sparking fear and anxiety among residents. A resident of Maru town, Alhaji Umar Abdullahi, who spoke to newsmen on Thursday, expressed grave concern over the escalating insecurity in the area. He revealed that the bandits have been conducting a series of raids on the local government headquarters and nearby communities, forcibly taking residents from their homes. He said the persistent attacks have left many in the affected areas in a state of despair, with calls growing louder for…

In a significant administrative reshuffle, President Bola Tinubu approved the redeployment of 11 Federal Permanent Secretaries to new roles across various ministries on Thursday. Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Eno Olotu made the announcement late on Thursday. Find below the redeployments: The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has directed that the handing-over and taking-over processes must be finalized by December 31, 2024.

Still a month away from the White House, Trump and his billionaire backer threw Congress’ plans to get home for the holidays into chaos over a government funding bill. It was government shutdown season in Washington, and all through the House, many creatures were stirring — most notably Elon Musk. Lawmakers in Congress were expecting a glide path to the holidays. They had a bipartisan deal that would keep the government funded and send them all on their merry way back to their districts. But then they got a taste of what the next four years might be like with…