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Foiled Coup: Ex-Defence Minister Jailed

Benin Republic has placed former defence minister and prominent opposition politician Candide Azannai in pre-trial detention as part of investigations into the failed coup attempt earlier this month. Azannai was accused of plotting against the state and incitement to rebellion following
December 20, 2025
Breaking: DSS, Prisons Tussle over Emefiele's Custody

Breaking: DSS, Prisons Tussle Over Emefiele’s Custody

A mild drama played out at the Federal High Court, Lagos between operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and officials of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) over who would take the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin
July 25, 2023
Court Grants Emefiele N20m BailCourt Grants Emefiele N20m Bail

Court Grants Emefiele N20m Bail

The suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail in the sum of N20 million. Emefiele was granted bail by the Federal Court Lagos, after his arraignment on Tuesday over a two-count charge bordering
July 25, 2023
The Poor

Dont Throw Out National Social Register, CSOs Warn FG

The Federal and State Governments have been warned against throwing out the National Social Register (NSR). The warning came from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) which were engaged as third-party monitors for the National Social Safety Net Programme during the administration of the
July 25, 2023
Ex-Abia Governor, Ikpeazu, Denies Receiving Pensions

Ikpeazu Mourns Death Of Senator Mao Ohuabunwa’s Wife

Immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed deep sadness at the news of the death of Mrs Nimi Ohuabunwa, wife of Senator Mao Arukwe Ohuabunwa, few days ago. Ikpeazu described the death of Mrs Ohuabunwa as shocking and
July 25, 2023
Naira Gains More As Exchange Rate Drops To N1,300/$1 At Official Market

Why Naira Still Under Pressure

Nigerians may be in for a long rugged ride on the Naira exchange rate conundrum if the opinion of economic analyst, Muda Yusuf,  is anything go by. While agreeing that the volatility in the foreign exchange market is naturally unsettling, Yusuf,
July 25, 2023

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