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The ECOWAS Court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria had barred a lawyer from Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Justice, S. A Ogunlowo (esq), who is a principal state counsel from further appearing before ECOWAS court, and further slammed the FG with a fine of #500,000.00  in case filed by human rights lawyer, Samuel Ihensekhien jnr in suit no: ECW/CCJ/APP/43/21 between Patrick Eholor V. Federal Republic of Nigeria The suit which was filed by fiery human rights lawyer, Samuel Ihensekhien Jr on behalf of the president of One Love Foundation,Chief Patrick Eholor, also demanded for damages and restraining orders against Nigerian government, to…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has renamed 15 airports across the country after himself, the late Obafemi Awolowo, the late Samuel Ladoke Akintola, and 12 other prominent Nigerians. Buhari gave his approval for the renaming of the facility last Friday. The renaming, it was explained, was in recognition of their contributions to the country’s development in different sectors. The Head of Press and Public Affairs of the Ministry of Aviation, Odutayo Oluseyi, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Oluseyi said Buhari also approved the constitution of boards for the agencies under the aviation ministry, which are mostly institutional representations. The…

The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Media Centre has explained the announcement of the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The Centre, in a statement, urged the public to relax panic-buying that has ensued as a result of his speech. The statement explained the development is neither a new development nor an action of his new administration. The Tweet reads: “The public is advised to note that President Bola Tinubu’s declaration that “subsidy is gone” is neither a new development nor an action of his new administration. “He was merely communicating the status quo, considering that the…

Vanguard Newspaper, a daily newspaper published by Vanguard Media has thrown its weight behind South East to produce the next Senate President. In the editorial published on Tuesday, Vanguard appealed to the President and all Nigerians to support South East in producing the President of the senate to heal the nation’s wound. The editorial reads: “With the inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, at the Eagle Square, all eyes are on the 10th National Assembly, NASS, which, when inaugurated, will complete the installation of the Tinubu regime. The Senate and the House of Representatives,…

President Bola Tinubu has made his first set of appointments as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In the appointments, he named Ambassador Kunle Adeleke as the State Chief of Protocol (SCOP) to the President. He also appointed former Lagos State Commissioner of Information, Dele Alake as Presidential Spokesman and Olusegun Dada Special Adviser, Digital Media.

The Chairman Emeritus, Daar Communications, owners of AIT and Ray Power FM, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi is dead. His death was announced in a statement signed by his son, Raymond Dokpesi (Jnr), on Monday. Details about circumstances surrounding his death were not revealed, but the family promised to make further remarks later. The statement read, “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of High Chief Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dokpesi (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom) who passed away on May 29th, 2023. High Chief Dokpesi was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to review the naira redesign policy of his predecessor. Tinubu made the vow in his inaugural address delivered at the Eagle Square, Abuja. He also said both new and old currency notes would be treated as legal tender. He said: “Monetary policy needs thorough house cleansing. The Central Bank must work towards a unified exchange rate. This will direct funds away from arbitrage into meaningful investment in the plant, equipment and jobs that power the real economy. “Interest rates need to be reduced to increase investment and consumer purchasing in ways that sustain the…

The immediate past president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has departed the Eagle Square, venue of the presidential inauguration, for his Daura hometown in Katsina State. Mr Buhari departed the venue at 11:02 shortly after handing over to his successor, Bola Tinubu. THE WHISPERER reports that Mr Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were administered the oath of office and allegiance by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola. Before entering his car, Mr Buhari was seen waving to his supporters in the venue. It was gathered that the president would be heading to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, where he…

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has been sworn into office as President, Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, administered the oath of office on Tinubu at exactly 10:37am. He mounted the podium alongside his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; former President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha Buhari stood behind Tinubu as he took oath of office. Earlier, Kashim Shettima took the oath as Vice-President as exactly 10:28am. Details later…  

The Ekiti State govenor, Abiodun Oyebanji, has arrived the Eagle Square, Abuja for the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Also present is Nigerian football manager, Daniel Amokachi, among other guests. See photos below: