The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, presided over byJustice Inyang Edem Ekwo on Wednesday, 5 March, 2025 adjourned further proceedings in the matter between the Nigerian Police and Senator Andy Uba, to March 17. The adjournment followed the filing of a 2-count amended charge by the police on March 4, 2025, which was yet to be served on Andy Uba and other defendants as required by law. The amended charge, dated 3 March, 2025, was signed by Abdulrashid Sidi Esq. The amended charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/538/2024), involving allegations of N400 million fraud, was filed by the Inspector General of Police…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Chaos and confusion rock the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, 5 March, 2025 over Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio. Natasha rose on Order 10 of the Senate Rules to allow her petition against Akpabio to be admitted and referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions. Natasha presented her petition against the Senate President after Akpabio earlier in his address declared that he had never harassed any woman in his life. Senator Mohammed Monguno through Order 40, drew the attention of the Chamber to the fact that the Nigerian Senate lacks…
The Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025 tendered a sexual harassment petition against President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The petition was submitted on the floor of the upper legislative chamber after the Senate resumed plenary. The Senate had earlier said it was not investigating the allegations because there was no formal petition against Akpabio on the floor of the red chamber. Natasha was sighted at the Assembly complex with her husband on the morning of 4 March, 2025. This is coming amid protests in Abuja, calling for the resignation of the Senate President.
A civil society organisation, Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), has retracted allegations of corruption and unwholesome activities made in a Private Investigation Report (PIR) against Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Limited, a subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc. In a statement made available in Abuja on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025 signed by President of the organisation, Edward Omaga Esq., he stated that he presented the PIR to the media on 3rd October, 2024 and later submitted the same to certain agencies in Nigeria, UK, USA and Ghana for further action. He said the documents relied upon to compile the PIR,…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, 5 March, 2025, presented a Certificate of Approval to the FirstBank Group for the construction of its iconic 43-storey eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atlantic City. Governor Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by his Special Adviser on eGIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde; and the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABSCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki; presented the Certificate of Approval to the Chairman, FirstHoldCo, Mr. Femi Otedola, and the CEO, FirstBank Group, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, during the groundbreaking ceremony of the bank headquarters at Eko Atlantic City. Speaking during the event,…
By Qasim Akinreti, Ph.D With a stroke of pen and collective approval, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, federal republic of Nigeria approved the commencement of the academic session for Minaret University, Ikirun, among the new private universities for Nigeria. The Minister of Education Tunji Alausa, glad in suit along with, Mallam Mohammed Idris Malagi, Information and National Orientation Minister, Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake, in flowing Babariga, broke the news at the State House Presidential Villa, Abuja on March 3rd, 2025, for eleven additional private universities, after the Federal Executive Council meeting FEC. The…
The Kwara State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe and Hajia Mariam Nnafatimah Imam as commissioners following their nomination by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON. Speaking with Just Event Online TV after his confirmation, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe described the moment as both exciting and challenging, acknowledging the high expectations that come with the role. He emphasized the need to align his strategies with Governor AbdulRazaq’s vision, stating: “No matter how elated I am, it’s a challenging moment because expectations are high. I must ensure that I succeed in whatever ministry I am assigned to and that my…
The French government has assured the leadership of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), of more robust support in the areas of training, capacity building and logistics to further boost the operational capability of the Agency in its ongoing effort to curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The assurance was given on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025 during a meeting between a French delegation led by Lt. Gen. Regis Colcombet, Director, Security and Defence Cooperation at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen.…
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed Nigeria has secured $50.8 billion in investment deals as of November 2024. Oduwole made the disclosure when she presented the ministry’s achievements at a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025. On trade, the Minister said her ministry has positioned Nigeria as a key player under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement and completed a World Trade Organisation (WTO) review. The Minister, who added that the ministry was working to remove bottlenecks hindering investment growth while leveraging collaboration with other key stakeholders, highlighted some reforms, investment…
Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, presided over by Justice Suleiman Akanbi has ordered that six officials of the Accounts and Salary Unit in the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB), be remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ilorin, the state capital over alleged N96 million fraud. The six officials, charged to court by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), are facing prosecution on a four-count charge of breach of trust and misappropriation of funds to the tune of N96 million. The accused persons are: Ahmed Husain Olarewaju, Director, Finance and Supply; Omole…