Professional certificates of sureties will no longer be required – EFCC

In order to better align its arrest and bail processes with international best practices for treating suspects and the rule of law, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made plans public to evaluate a number of these procedures. The removal of the requirement for expert surety certificates as a condition of bail for … Read more

Fear as attorney discloses Kanu’s health status while in DSS custody

According to his lawyer and human rights campaigner Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Nnamdi Kanu’s health has gotten worse since he was given a gastrointestinal disease diagnosis after experiencing continuous heartburn. He claims that the Department of State Services has been acting contrary to the directive of Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja that … Read more

Anambra Assembly approves a N259.9 billion budget for 2023

The Anambra State estimated budget for 2023 was presented to the House of Assembly by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, and less than a month later, the lawmakers approved the N259.9 billion budget. Following the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriations in plenary on Tuesday, the bill was approved. The capital … Read more

Judges, Elected Politicians To Get 114% Salary Riase

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has announced that pay for lawmakers, judges, and other public officials will be hiked by 114%. This was revealed by RMAFC chairman Muhammad Shehu, who was represented by federal commissioner Rakiya Tanko-Ayuba, during the presentation of the reviewed remuneration package report to Kebbi state Governor Nasir Idris. … Read more

Ensure that your reporting is factual and efficient – INEC to journalists]

Prior to the elections in 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the media to focus on providing accurate and effective reporting. At a one-day roundtable on “The Role of Mass Media in ensuring a free and fair election for sustainable democracy,” held in Abuja, Mr. Chukwuemeka Ugboaja, INEC’s Deputy Director, Voter Education … Read more

There are politicians with nefarious intentions behind the rumor of my return to Germany — Akeredolu

The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has dispelled rumors that he intends to go on another medical vacation in Germany. These rumors have been going about claiming that Akeredolu plans to go. The Governor of Ondo State called on the people of Ondo State and Nigerians in general to disregard the misleading and false … Read more

Tinubu travels to the UK and speaks at Chatham House about the presidential agenda

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos and the All Progressives Congress’ (APC’s) presidential candidate, is currently traveling with his entourage in the UK. On Monday, Tinubu is scheduled to discuss his “Renewed Hope Agenda” at the Chatham House in London as part of preparations for the 2023 election (today). In the coming hours, … Read more

The federal government attributes the rise in poverty on state governments

The Federal Government has blamed the State Governments’ failure to fulfill their part of development duties at the local level, where the majority of production activities are carried out, for the high percentage of poverty in the country. Following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting that was held this week at the Presidential Villa in … Read more