The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that all Local Government Area (LGA) allocations must henceforth be paid directly into their respective accounts. This landmark decision was delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, who led a seven-member panel of Justices of the apex court. In the judgment, the court barred the 36 state governors from receiving, tampering Read More…
The body of Nigeria’s former Senate President, Joseph Wayas, arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday, three years after his death in London. The remains were transported from Heathrow Airport in London via British Airways flight 083 and were received by Senator Jarigbe Agom, House of Representatives member Peter Akpanke, family members, Read More…
The Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024, currently before the state House of Assembly, is expected to end blackouts in the state, according to Mr. Biodun Ogunlewe, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources. Ogunlewe provided this assurance during a one-day public hearing on the bill at the assembly complex on Wednesday. The bill aims to Read More…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered Nigeria to pay 2 million naira each to several victims of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests in Lagos. The protests were organised against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police Force over allegations of brutality. Justice Sengu Koroma, the Judge Rapporteur, ruled that Nigeria must compensate Read More…
President Joe Biden’s re-election bid faced renewed skepticism on Wednesday as prominent figures like Nancy Pelosi and George Clooney, along with two Senate Democrats, cast doubts on his viability for 2024. These concerns could potentially influence other Democratic lawmakers and financial backers. Former House Speaker Pelosi, a long-time Biden ally, suggested on MSNBC that Biden Read More…
England secured their place in the European Championship final with a dramatic stoppage-time goal from substitute Ollie Watkins, defeating the Netherlands 2-1 in Dortmund. The match, poised for extra time, saw Watkins convert a pass from fellow substitute Cole Palmer, sending a precise shot into the far corner of the net. Earlier, Xavi Simons had Read More…
The Lagos State Government says it has refunded 145 subscribers of the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate after they opted out of the housing scheme. This was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Mr. Abdulhafis Toriola, in a statement released by the Chief Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Adesile Rufai, on Read More…
Lagos State is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak, intensified by concerns over contaminated local drinks like zobo and tigernut, as health officials urgently discuss the procurement of emergency cholera vaccines amidst rising cases. In response to a cholera outbreak declared by Lagos State on June 9, 2024, health authorities have reported 324 suspected cases, Read More…
Nigeria is gearing up to host a specialised oil and gas roadshow aimed at enticing back international energy companies that previously withdrew from its onshore sector, a senior government official announced on Monday. Following the departure of major players like Shell and Exxon, who shifted focus to deep offshore exploration, Nigeria has faced challenges in Read More…
Portugal’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three penalties in a row, helping Portugal win 3-0 in a shootout against Slovenia after a 0-0 draw in their Euro 2024 last-16 match on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra time, adding to the drama. Portugal dominated the game but struggled to score. Costa made a crucial Read More…
