Author: Pedro Eni

An Ikeja Special Offences Court, on Friday, adjourned until May 9, for defence to study additional proof of evidence submitted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele was charged with $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud. Justice Rahman Oshodi, in his short ruling, said he had considered the submissions of both the parties and was satisfied with the reasons given by the defence for adjournment He said: “I have considered the conflicting submissions regarding whether I should adjourn for further continuation of trial or not. I am…

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Four conflicted Nigerians in India find identity and acceptance as they face their fears and desires through a journey of love and self-discovery. EPISODE 1 DOWNLOAD MOVIE VIA TELEGRAM EPISODE 2 DOWNLOAD MOVIE VIA TELEGRAM EPISODE 3 DOWNLOAD MOVIE VIA TELEGRAM EPISODE 4 DOWNLOAD MOVIE VIA TELEGRAM EPISODE 5 DOWNLOAD MOVIE VIA TELEGRAM EPISODE 6 DOWNLOAD MOVIE VIA TELEGRAM

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said that the huge purchase of foodstuffs by the government as palliatives is contributing to the galloping food inflation in the country. He stated this in his contributions during the March Monetary Policy Committee, which was published on the website of the CBN. The MPC increased the benchmark interest rate to 24.75 per cent, from 22.75 per cent. The committee had said that its hawkish stance was to tackle inflation. However, the country’s inflation rate accelerated to 33.2 per cent in March, with the food inflation rate reaching 40.01…

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has reached an advanced stage in the processing of entry visa for the 2024 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman, NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, said this at the Maiden Stakeholders Summit on Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah Industry on Thursday in Abuja. Arabi said that the commission had scheduled May 16, for the inaugural flight of the 2024 Hajj. He said that the approved air carriers were ready to transport all Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabiafrom over 10 departures centres. ” We as a board of NAHCON and team will…

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja chapter, has begun an indefinite strike to draw attention to developments bordering the union. The Abuja chapter of ASUU announced its decision to embark on the strike on Thursday at the end of its congress, held at the Permanent Site of the institution. Sylvanus Ugoh, who is the UniAbuja Chairman of the union, told Leadership that the union had resolved to embark on a total and indefinite strike with immediate effect. Details later….

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President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Federal Government will soon unveil a new “living wage” for Nigerian workers. Tinubu made the announcement in a commemorative message during the International Workers’ Day celebration at the Eagle Square on Wednesday. The president hailed Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the peace, progress, and development of the nation. Tinubu, who was represented at the event by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said the tripartite committee on a new minimum wage did not reach a consensus before May Day. He said, “You would recall that on January 30th, 2024, the Federal Government convened a 37-member…

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