Tinubu Appoints Nwakuche Ndidi as Acting Controller-General of NCoS
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The appointment, confirmed on Friday by Dada Olusegun, the president’s special assistant on social media, will take effect on December 15, 2024. Ndidi succeeds Haliru Nababa, who retired on Thursday after being appointed by former President Muhammadu […]
Shettima to Represent Tinubu at $315M Oil Facility Launch in Dubai
Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Friday to represent President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning of a $315 million oil production and storage facility in Dubai, UAE. The facility, owned by Nigerian oil and gas company Oriental Energy Limited, is set to be inaugurated today, Saturday, December 14, 2024. Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s spokesperson, announced […]
Deputy Speaker Kalu Hints at Nnamdi Kanu’s Imminent Release
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed optimism that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will soon be released. Speaking on Thursday during a meeting with the South East Legislators Forum in Abuja, Kalu assured that high-level underground discussions with relevant authorities were ongoing to […]
Appeal Court Nullifies Federal High Court’s Ruling on Rivers State Allocation
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Federal High Court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain a suit seeking to seize Rivers State’s allocation. The verdict was delivered on December 13, 2024, by Justice Barka, who stated that the Federal High Court overstepped its jurisdiction by interfering in matters of state appropriation. Justice Barka clarified […]
Bauchi SSG Resigns Amid Speculation of 2027 Governorship Ambitions
Ibrahim Kashim, the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), has resigned from his position effective immediately. The announcement was made on Friday by Mukhtar Gidado, spokesperson for Governor Bala Mohammed. Although no official reason for Kashim’s resignation was provided, speculations suggest he might contest the 2027 governorship election in Bauchi State. However, his interest […]
Afe Babalola’s Firm Petitions LPDC to Delist Dele Farotimi Over Alleged Misconduct
The law firm of Afe Babalola & Co has filed a petition to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) seeking the removal of lawyer and human rights activist Dele Farotimi from the roll of Nigerian legal practitioners. The 90-page petition, dated December 6, 2024, was signed by Ola Faro, a partner in the firm, and […]
Ex-FBI Informant Agrees to Plead Guilty Over Fabricated Biden Bribery Claims
A former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, who allegedly fabricated claims that President Joe Biden and his son Hunter accepted bribes, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, according to court documents filed on Thursday. As part of a plea deal with Justice Department special counsel David Weiss, Smirnov will admit to making false statements […]
Indonesian President Prabowo Proposes Scrapping Regional Elections to Cut Costs
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has suggested eliminating direct elections for regional leaders as part of a cost-saving measure. Speaking at the Golkar Party congress late Thursday, Prabowo proposed that mayors and governors be chosen by regional legislatures rather than through public voting. The president argued that abolishing regional elections could save substantial funds, which could […]
Chinese Businessman Linked to Prince Andrew Loses Appeal Over UK Ban on Security Grounds
A Chinese businessman described as a “close confidant” of Prince Andrew has lost his appeal against a decision to bar him from entering the UK on national security grounds. The individual, referred to as H6 for legal reasons, was banned from entering the UK in March 2023. He challenged the decision at the Special Immigration […]
INEC Proposes Computer-Generated Voting Slips to Replace PVC Requirement
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed removing the Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) as the sole requirement for voting in future elections. This suggestion was made by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during the quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held in Abuja on Thursday. Prof. Yakubu explained that the introduction of […]
