Nigeria’s Debt Profile Hits N32.92trn
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS),says public debt portfolio as at Dec. 31, 2020, stood at N32.92 trillion, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals. The current debt profile was for the
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Mambilla Fraud Claim: EFCC Appeals N10m Verdict For Agunloye
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has challenged a lower court verdict that awarded N10 million damages against it for defaming former Power Minister, Olu Agunloye. Conveying this in a statement on
SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged N800bn APC Campaign Funds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The group ask the court to order INEC to investigate allegations that APC governors diverted N800 billion
Court Affirms FCCPC’s Power To Probe Airfares
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has the legal power to investigate complaints about airline ticket prices. In a verdict Justice
Former CCT Chairman Faces Corruption Charges, Remanded In Kuje Prison
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama has ordered the remand of former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Mr. Danladi Umar, in Kuje prison. Justice Peter Kekemeke
EFCC Drags Ex-Port Harcourt Refinery MD To Court Over Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Ahmed Dikko, former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd, over alleged money laundering and economic fraud. Dikko was arraigned on Wednesday
PSC Dismisses 4, Sanctions 31 Police Officers Over Misconduct
The Police Service Commission has dismissed four senior police officers and sanctioned 31 others on account of misconduct and professional breaches. The decisions were taken during the Commission’s plenary meeting at its
We Can’t Intervene In N1.3 bn PFIPC Controversy Without Petition – Senate
The Senate cannot intervene in the controversy surrounding the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council without receiving a formal petition. Senate Spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed this on Tuesday after plenary
CJN To New Judges: Reject Unsolicited Gifts Or Risk Your Career
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned new lower court judges against accepting unsolicited gifts, saying the practice could endanger their careers. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of
Senate To Tinubu: Nationalise South African Firms, Cut Ties Over Xenophobia
The Senate on Tuesday asked President Bola Tinubu to consider nationalising South African businesses in Nigeria and severing diplomatic ties over xenophobic killings. Senator Adams Oshiomhole proposed that companies like MTN, Stanbic
Ogun Lawyers Down Tools Over Hike In Court Fees
Lawyers in Ogun State have withdrawn their services for three days to protest new court charges introduced by the state High Court. The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association ordered
