Local Government Amendment Bill
23 Apr 2024
The coalition of opposition lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly known as the G60 has faulted the amendment and passage of the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill by the State House of Assembly. The Rivers State House of Assembly had on Monday passed the amended Bill into law overriding the assent of Governor Siminalayi…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its fight against petroleum smuggling with the interception of 28,300 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in Lagos and Ogun states. The seized fuel, valued at N35.8 million, was being diverted through various concealment methods and smuggling techniques. Addressing journalists on Monday in Ikeja…
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The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Edo has reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and it’s governorship candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo. Ighodalo is challenging the outcome of the Sept. 21, 2024 governorship election in the state. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member tribunal reserved the judgment on Monday after counsel…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says he is not scared of anything, vowing to continuously lead the cause of good governance. The governor said the interest of Rivers State remains his priority, even if it means paying the supreme sacrifice as he implements the Supreme Court judgment. The governor, who spoke while inaugurating the Rivers…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced its pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N945 to N860 per liter. This adjustment comes a few days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery lowered its ex-depot price, influencing market trends. The Guardian checks revealed that some NNPC’s retail stations in…
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An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, remanded 60-year-old man, Rufus Adebisi, standing trial over alleged N8.9 million visa fraud, at the Federal Custodial Centre in Ile Ife. Adebisi is facing trial on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, converting money to personal use and obtaining by false pretenses. The Magistrate, Abosede Sarumi, who did…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Tuesday arraign music executive Jude Okoye over allegations of fraud and money laundering amounting to N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59 before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. Okoye, who is also the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of…
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The Imo State Police Command has warned unlicensed and "mischievous" native doctors operating in the state to vacate or be ready to face the wrath of the law if apprehended. This followed a communiqué issued at the end of an extraordinary meeting of traditional rulers in the state, led by Eze Emmanuel Okeke, wherein the…
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The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal convened today to adopt final written addresses in the petition filed by Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the 2024 governorship election. The high-stakes proceedings drew a packed courtroom,…
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), replacing Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed. Nafiu's appointment is said to take effect immediately, but the presidency has not yet issued an official statement to confirm this development. Before his appointment, Nafiu served as the…
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The Lagos State Police Command has debunked the news making the rounds that its operatives on Monday restricted entry into the Lagos State House of Assembly. Spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, denying the report in a statement said that to forestall the breakdown of law and order, the Commissioner of…