Government

JP Morgan Chase Bank has defeated the Nigerian government over the transfer of proceeds from the sale of OPL 245 in 2011. Recall that the Federal government in a $1.7 billion court battle had sued JP Morgan on the ground of “Quincecare duty”, alleging that the bank “ought to have …

Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice-President has stated that Africa needs to deepen cooperation and collaboration with the rest of the world to enjoy maximum benefit from international taxation initiatives. This was stated on Monday by Osinbajo while speaking at the opening session of a panel at the ongoing Africa CEO Forum …

Days after the conclusion of their primary election, President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting which took place on Tuesday, was put together to discuss the choice of a running mate for Asiwaju Bola …

The gruesome killing of farmers in Edumoga, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen has been described as barbaric by Governor Samuel Ortom. Ortom was furious, describing the murderers as cowards and criminals who needed to be apprehended and prosecuted right away. He said: …

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s presidential candidate, against selecting Nyesome Wike, the governor of Rivers State, as his running mate. This was stated in a statement released to the media on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 by Professor Ishaq Akintola, the director of MURIC. …

Federal High Court, Lagos, has issued an order compelling Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Lagos State government to make known to the public how the N10 billion released to it by the federal government as COVID-19 fund was expended. The order, which is issued by the presiding judge, …

Senator Magnus Abe, a former lawmaker has revealed that he is supporting the All Progressives presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, because he creates wealth and understands money. This was made known by Abe at a grand reception put together by his supporters in his hometown, Bera in Gokana Local Government Area …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Monday said the transfer of candidates from one programme to another in any tertiary institution can only be effected with the consent of the candidates concerned. The JAMB Registrar, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, made this known in the bulletin he made available in Abuja. …

The leadership of the main opposition Party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ebonyi State chapter has urged the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu not to be deceived by Governor David Umahi’s assurance on getting bulk votes from Ebonyi in the 2023 general election. The …

Dino Melaye, a former Senator representing Kogi West has stated that Nigeria’s economy had been ruined under the administration of the President Muhammadu Buhari. According to him, Nigeria has been turned into an unenviable poverty capital of the world. This was contained in a statement which was personally signed and …