Magistrates in Lagos State have been directed to stop granting remand orders to police to detain suspects in their cells. The Deputy Chief Registrar, Legal, High Court of Lagos State, Joy Uggbomoiko, gave the directive in a circular dated October 18, 2023 and titled: “Re: Rejection of new inmates by correctional service.” The circular indicated…
The Naira, on Wednesday, appreciated against the US Dollar on the unofficial parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market. In Wednesday’s trading, the exchange rate was N1,300 per dollar, representing a 0.76% increase (N10) compared to the N1,310 rate recorded on Tuesday on the black market. The persistent foreign exchange pressure, exacerbated by…
The Department of State Service on Wednesday, confirmed the release of former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, after 134 days. A brief statement issued last night by Spokesman of DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, said the former EFCC boss was released by the security agency. “DSS confirms release of former…
Popular Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing has finally broken her silence after news of her break up with her young lover hit the internet. It would be recalled that it was reported that the actress and her Warri lover unfollowed each other, stirring mixed reactions and speculations about their break up. The actress and her boyfriend…
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa believes that Nigeria can become the world’s talent net exporter. He said this is feasible if all relevant stakeholders from the private and public sectors, worked together to build and harness the power of digital technology for job creation, inclusive economic growth, and sustainability….
The edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki has raised an alarm over the high rate of wastage in government, especially at the federal level, warning that the country will be in deeper trouble unless it takes deliberate steps to curb the trend. This came as the governor reeled out gains of his administration’s e-governance system, calling…
The disabling of Eye on Palestine’s Instagram account and its sudden disappearance from other platforms has sparked fury among users for not being able to access their content, but Mark Zuckerberg‘s company has cited a different reason for its removal. Eye of Palestine had over six million followers before it was taken down on Instagram….
Harry Maguire’s brilliant goal and Andre Onana heroics from the penalty helped Manchester United to kick start their Champions League Campaign. Having lost their first two fixtures in Group A, the Red Devils were condemned to win last night and they did just so. FC Copenhagen arrived Old Trafford with a draw and a loss…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has made public the updated lists of candidates for the governorship elections in Imo and Bayelsa states. The names of Timipre Sylva and Joshua Maciver, the running mate for the All Progressives Congress, Iin Bayelsa state were not in the modified list that was posted on the commission’s website on…
Veteran artist Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, alias Blackface, has accused YBNL boss Olamide and his signee, Asake, of stealing his songs. The former Plantashun Boiz member revealed in the most recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast that Olamide, in particular, has jacked multiple songs during his career. Trending Zambia’s President Video Elicits More reactions Across…
