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Lagos To Sue N’Assembly Over Gaming Bill
The Lagos State Government has approached the Supreme Court seeking leave to commence contempt proceedings against the National Assembly for allegedly violating a subsisting judgment of the apex court that declared federal legislation on lottery and gaming unconstitutional. In a motion filed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos is asking the court for permission to initiate judgment-enforcement proceedings...
FG Partners Edo For Livestock Transformation
The Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Maiha, has pledged to collaborate with the Edo State Ministry of Livestock Development to transform its entire livestock value chain into a regional hub for red meat, poultry, piggery, goats, and cattle. This comes on the heels of the minister’s promise to assist the state in rehabilitating its cattle ranches in Igarra and...
PDP Stakeholders Petitions NJC Over Justice Akintola’s Ruling On National Convention
The crisis rocking the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party took a fresh twist on Monday as a group of stakeholders petitioned the National Judicial Council against Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court over an ex parte order permitting the party to hold its national convention in Ibadan, the state capital. The petitioners accused Justice Akintola of...
“Rigging is the Worst Coup” – Dickson, Amaechi Warn Ahead Of 2027 Election
Former Governors of Bayelsa and Rivers states, Senator Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi, have sounded a warning that Nigeria’s democracy is under serious threat from persistent electoral fraud, voter apathy, and political manipulation as the 2027 general elections approach. The two leaders spoke at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily Newspaper, in Abuja, yesterday, where political figures, diplomats and...
FRC To Formally Integrate Islamic Finance Reporting Framework In Nigeria
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has announced plans to formally integrate Islamic Finance Services into the country’s financial reporting framework by adopting standards issued by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). The Executive Secretary/CEO of the FRC, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, disclosed this in Lagos during his address at the 7th Africa Islamic Finance Conference. According...
Court Resumes Yahaya Bello’s Trial Today Over Alleged N80.2bn Fraud
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yeterday, adjourned the trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, till today, for continuation of trial. Bello is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice Nwite for alleged diversion and misappropriation of Kogi State funds to the tune of N80.2 billion while serving...
Lagos Police Insist On Sowore’s Arrest Over Alleged Plans To Incite Violent Protest
The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its intention to arrest political activist and former presidential candidate of African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged plans to incite violent protests in Lagos. This is coming despite the clear orders of Justice Musa Kakaki of a Federal High Court, Lagos, last Wednesday, which restrained the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State...
Nigeria’s Private Sector Credit Increased To 75.9% In 2-years
Credit to the Private sector, CPS, in Nigeria has expanded significantly in the last two years, growing by 75.9 % to hit all time high of N117.783 trillion as at September 2025 from N66.944 trillion in the corresponding period 2023. CPS includes loans, trade credits and other account receivables and supports provided by banks to the private sector within a...
ADC Describes Anambra Election ‘As A Dress Rehearsal’ For 2027 Rigging
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised the conduct of the Anambra 2025 governorship election, describing as a dress rehearsal for rigging in 2027. According ADC, Anambra was a cash-soaked affair that turned democracy into a marketplace and raised serious concerns about the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji...
PDP State Chairmen Express Full Confidence In Makinde’s Leadership
Barely a week to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention in Ibadan, state chairmen of the party have thrown their weight behind Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, expressing full confidence in his leadership and direction. The chairmen voiced optimism that ongoing efforts to destabilise the party ahead of the 2027 general elections would fail, describing such attempts as futile...
