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A heartfelt meeting of gratitude and farewell We warmly invite esteemed leaders and stakeholders of Edo State to come together in gratitude and solidarity. Join us as we give thanks to Almighty God for blessing the Esan nation with the governorship and as we honor the tireless efforts of General Cecil Esekhaigbe, a revered senatorial leader from Edo Central, who …

President Bola Tinubu has commended the disciplined approach adopted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to monetary policy management which he said is responsible for ensuring stability and predictability in the foreign exchange market. This discipline, he said, has led to the growth of the country’s foreign exchange reserves to over $37 billion from the inherited $33 billion but …

There are indications that the $1.28 billion divestment of ExxonMobil’s assets in Nigeria to Seplat Energy will receive ministerial approval in the next few days. President Bola Tinubu announced this in his independence day speech, while emphasizing the government’s commitment to facilitating a smooth transition of the deal, which has become a focal point in Nigeria’s economic strategy. He reiterated …

A prison representative has revealed to the House of Representatives why crossdresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky is not locked up in a communal cell. The prison officials appeared before a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating allegations of corruption against some officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the Nigerian Correctional Service. DCC Michael …

Rekan-rekan warga Nigeria, saat saya menyampaikan pesan ini kepada Anda hari ini, saya sangat menyadari perjuangan yang banyak dari Anda hadapi di masa-masa sulit ini. Pemerintahan kami tahu bahwa banyak dari Anda berjuang dengan meningkatnya biaya hidup dan pencarian pekerjaan yang berarti. Saya ingin meyakinkan Anda bahwa suara Anda didengar. Sebagai Presiden Anda, saya yakinkan Anda bahwa kami berkomitmen untuk …

●Adopt national minimum standards The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, together with key stakeholders in the justice sector, have taken significant steps to ensure uniformity in the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015. Fagbemi announced this development at the weekend in Abuja, at the end of the stakeholders meeting …

Marc Agnifilo, the lawyer representing American hip-hop star Sean Puffy Combs aka Puff Daddy, said on Monday that his client was the victim of a “racially motivated prosecution.” Agnifilo in his chat with the media said his client was targeted because of his status as a “successful black man”. He added that Puff Daddy, who has been indicted on charges …

As part of its expansion plans into Francophone Africa, Network International, a digital trade facilitator in the Middle East and Africa, has set up a unit in Morocco. With more than 30 years of experience leading the industry, Network International is dedicated to using cutting-edge technology specifically designed to meet the demands of Moroccan financial institutions and companies to accelerate …

President Bola Tinubu on Monday installed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the country’s judicial history. The ceremony held in Abuja follows Kekere-Ekun’s inauguration by the Senate on September 25. The new CJN took the oath of office and signed the oath register in the Council Room of State House in …

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday presented starkly contrasting visions of America’s future in their recent speeches. Trump, speaking in Pennsylvania on Sunday, advocated a police crackdown on crime, and stressed the need for authorities to act “very harshly.” This rhetoric received thunderous applause from the audience as he recounted examples of brazen daylight robbery …