Lavish weddings as sign of government’s weakness

It has now become very common in Nigeria for people to throw lavish weddings where large local and foreign currencies are scattered everywhere and social media are awash with various videos of people throwing caution into the wind all for the sake of trying to make an impression of affluence.

Kenyan EndSARS

In large numbers, they trooped to the streets of Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret and other cities and towns. What’s happening in Kenya?

Fake news nearly ruined my marriage – Lai Mohammed

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has recounted how fake news stating that $1.9bn was paid into his account almost destroyed his marriage of 40 years. 

Dangote’s sabotage accusations of IOCs: Indictment on Tinubu’s govt

Aliko Dangote’s accusations against International Oil Companies (IOCs) of sabotaging his refinery is a serious indictment on President Tinubu’s government.

Court dismisses suit challenging Arabic inscriptions on Naira notes

Justices Yellin Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday, July 16, dismissed a suit by a Lagos-based lawyer, Malcom Omirhobo, challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Naira notes. 

State House Spends N244million On Tyres In One Day Despite Hardship Under Tinubu Government

Documents sourced from the portal showed that the sums of N200,583,390, N38,070,000, and N6,000,960, were respectively paid for these items, on May 21, 2024, just a few days before the first anniversary of the President. 

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.