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Oil theft: Nigerian lawmaker wants law allowing private security companies to operate on the high seas

Chairman of the House of Representatives Special Committee on Oil Theft, Alhassan Doguwa, has announced that the House is set to introduce legislation aimed at strengthening the role of private security companies in safeguarding the country's oil and gas...

EFCC declares Emefiele’s wife, brother-in-law and two others wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Margaret Emefiele wanted for alleged fraud. The anti-graft agency is also searching for Ms Omoile's cousin, Jonathan Omoile, and his wife,...

Four Nigerian journalists charged with cybercrime and defamation over fraud investigation

Nigerian authorities should immediately drop all charges against journalists Adisa-Jaji Azeez, Salihu Ayatullahi, Salihu Shola Taofeek and Abdulrahman Taye Damilola, and allow them to work without fear of arrest, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Friday. On Tuesday, police...

Wrong is right for Trump in golf and in life, by Bunmi Makinwa

Image credit: GolfMagic. There are several explanations or attempts to explain why Trump cheats. Says Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Lance Dodes, co-author of The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: “He exaggerates his golf scores and his handicap for the same...

Central Bank governor to appear before Nigerian lawmakers

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, will today appear before the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions to discuss the state of the country's economy. The meeting between the CBN governor and lawmakers...

Court sets date for resumption of Nnamdi Kanu trial

Court resumes Nnamdi Kanu trial The Federal High Court in Abuja has set February 26 for hearing on the resumption of the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to the IPOB...

Amid worsening insecurity and economy, Nigerian lawmakers focus on regulating NGOs

After 30 days of Christmas and New Year holidays, Nigerian lawmakers are back in Abuja amid rising insecurity and inflation, but the main issue for many of them is the controversial NGO bill that lawmakers appear to be giving...

Osun government to hire 5,000 teachers

The Osun government has approved the recruitment of 5,000 teachers and 250 education officers to fill existing vacancies in the teaching service in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by Olawale Rasheed, Chief Press Secretary to Governor...

Nigeria beats South Africa to qualify for AFCON final

Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the African Cup of Nations final after defeating South Africa in Wednesday's semi-final. The match was decided on penalties after 120 minutes of football that ended 1-1. The Super Eagles scored four of their penalties,...

Nigerian lawmakers to investigate sachet alcohol ban

The House of Representatives has decided to investigate the ban on sachet alcoholic beverages by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The House, following a motion moved by Paschal Agbodike (APGA, Anambra) on Wednesday, resolved...

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Why I resigned as a speaker of the Lagos Assembly – Mojisola Meranda

Tribune Online why I resigned as a speaker of the Lagos Assembly - Mojisola Meranda He explained that although he...