Category Archives: METRO
EFCC Withdraws Money Laundering Charge Against Shasore – Weeks After Vindication by UK Court
The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn the money laundering charge filed against Olasupo Shasore, former attorney-general of Lagos state. Shasore was arraigned alongside his company, Middlesex Investments Ltd, on a 14-count charge of money laundering before Inyang Ekwo,
FULL TEXT: Tinubu Presents First Budget as President, Prioritises Economy, Security, Poverty Reduction
Being text of the 2024 budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu, to a joint session of the national assembly at the temporary chamber of the house of representatives, on November 29, 2023. 2024 BUDGET SPEECH:Budget of Renewed Hope Delivered By:
Succour for OGD’s Ogun East Senatorial District As NEMA Distributes Relief Materials to Flood Victims
The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel and the National Emergency Management Agency commenced the distribution of relief materials worth millions of naira to victims of flood across the Sagamu and Ijebu areas of Ogun State.
Former CBN Governor Emefiele To Remain In Prison Over Failure To Meet N300m Bail Condition
A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, has adjourned an alleged procurement fraud case involving Godwin Emefiele the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The court adjourned the trial of the former CBN governor to January 18
Fashola, Kayode Adegbulugbe, Gbenga Komolafe, others bag Honorary Doctorate Degree at 48th Uniben Convocation
The Chief Operating Officer, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), Engr. Kayode Adegbulugbe have been conferred with the award of Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (D.SC) Honoris Causa, by the University of Benin at the just concluded 48th Convocation Ceremony.
BREAKING: Court Adjourns Emefiele’s Case till January 18
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has adjourned till January 18, 2024, for the continuation of the trial in the alleged procurement fraud suit against a former Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele was accused of using his
Tinubu Re-appoints Kyari as NNPCL GCEO, Constitutes Company’s Board
President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Mallam Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and constituted the company’s board and management team. The president also appointed Chief Pius Akinyelure as Non-Executive Board Chairman. A statement issued by presidential spokesman,
YorubaLand Health Charity Foundation conducts free medical in Lagos
The YorubaLand Health Charity Foundation also know as Progressive People of Yorubaland Worldwide Association said its medical outreach carried out at Agege, Lagos metropolis addressed over 2200 people with eye problems and dental cases. The outreach which was held on
BREAKING: Access Holdings Chairman Osunkoya Dies
The Chairman, Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc, Bababode Osunkoya, has died. According to a statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday night, Osunkoya died after a brief illness on Tuesday. The statement signed by the Company
BREAKING: Court Grants Former CBN Governor Emefiele N300m Bail
A federal capital territory high court has granted bail in the amount of N300 million to Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The former CBN governor must provide two sureties in the same amount, according
