Nigeria Spent Over N1.7Billion To Purchase $4.4Million, €1.2Million For Buhari, Tinubu’s Foreign Trips In 4 Months

The expenditures come amid concerns on the need to ensure proper management of the country’s scarce resources. The Nigerian government purchased over $4.4 million and over one million Euros within four months in 2023 for foreign trips for the President and Vice President. 

The court gives reasons as it denies Emefiele permission to travel to the UK for a medical checkup.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, July 16, turned down former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele’s request for permission to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. 

Court declines Emefiele’s request for UK medical trip

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has rejected an application by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele for permission to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) for follow-up medical checkup.

Ibadan: from Lagelu to Olakulehin

The origin of Ibadanland is known. It is not a subject of dispute. It was the camp of gallant men of yore. Many of them were assembled to fight the war on behalf of the Alaafin of Oyo in the old Oyo Empire.

Amotekun: success, challenges and prospects

The Southwest security agency codenamed Amotekun has established its relevance while navigating tough challenges such as bearing weak arms and a shortage of personnel. Yet it holds great prospects for serving as a platform for the establishment of state police with its strength in community policing and operational efficiency.

30 Nigerians on the ballot in UK poll - Wale Elegbede

No fewer than 30 men and women of Nigerian origin will be on the ballot in the United Kingdom’s elections scheduled for Thursday, July 4. The outcome of the poll should be known by Friday.

Naira abuse: EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest to settle out of court

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, have reached an agreement to resolve the naira abuse charge outside of court.

A word of caution on regional integration-Kunle Somorin

In the sprawling landscape of Nigeria, a complex web of ethnic and regional organizations has evolved like a mutating organism, adapting to the country’s shifting political terrain.

"If the father is an accused thief, the son is a liar, what a combo of family" Writer Sam Omatseye calls out Nasir El-Rufai and his son Bello El-Rufai in a scathing post

Sam Omatseye has called out Bello El-Rufai for a post he made about him and he also included his father, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, in the call-out post.

Mefi’s 593 bank accounts

When former CBN chief Godwin Emefiele was at the acme of his powers, a group was in bed with him. We may not forget them.