The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari, who sought to have charges against him for an alleged unlawful…
Day: July 18, 2024
Senate Advances Bill to Establish Federal Agency for Local Government Elections
On Thursday, July 18, the Senate progressed a bill aimed at creating a federal agency to oversee local government elections. The proposed legislation, known as the “Local Government Independent Electoral…
Tinubu okays Walson-Jack to succeed Yemi-Esan as Head of the Civil Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday approved the designation of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the next Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF). Mrs. Walson-Jack, whose appointment will…
‘Rema my closest friend in music industry’ – Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has expressed her admiration for her colleague, Rema. She described him as her closest friend and “GOAT.” The ‘Rush’ crooner explained that Rema inspires her so…
Tinubu kicks off payment of N32b to students as loans
With a signal from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Student Loan Scheme, one of the cardinal programmes of the administration, commenced yesterday. The N32 billion made available for the programme…
LP faults Ndume’s removal as Senate chief whip
The leadership of the Labour Party has condemned the removal of Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip of the Senate on Wednesday. Following his sack, Ndume was immediately replaced…
Petrol landing cost now N1,117/litre – Marketers
The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, was N1,117/litre as of Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria announced on Wednesday. MEMAN…
Paris 2024: Reps pledge N100m for Team Nigeria
The House of Representatives has pledged the sum of N100 million to Nigeria’s team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This was as the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, assured the athletes of…
Villa given Iheanacho transfer green light
Aston Villa have been given the green light to pursue Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho, as injury expert Dr. Rajpal Brar allays concerns the Premier League side had over the striker’s…
Dollar exchanges for N1,615 on FX black market
The dollar to naira exchange rate reached N1,615 at Nigeria’s foreign exchange black market. Ashiru Dayyabu, a Bureau De Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, said that the dollar was…
