President Tinubu’s Government has Borrowed a Staggering $6.45bn From The World Bank
The current administration led by President Bola Tinubu has borrowed a total of $6.45bn from the world bank in just...
Month: October 2024
Man Sentenced to Jail after killing and Raping his 8-Months daughter
According to authorities, a father from Texas was given a life sentence without the possibility of release in 2020 for raping and killing his 8-month-old daughter. Following a 10-day trial for capital murder in the August 2020 death of his 8-month-old daughter Savayah Mason, Houston resident Luis Luna, 27, was found guilty, according to a news release issued by the Harris County Attorney's Office on Friday, October 4. According to the announcement, on August 24, 2020, Harris County sheriff's deputies were summoned to Luna's apartment on a report that the baby had stopped breathing. The baby was not responding as emergency care personnel tried to help her there. After that, the infant was taken to the hospital, where officials stated she was declared deceased. The baby died from suffocation, according to the district attorney's office, and there were ligature marks on her neck, indicating that she had been restrained. According to the release, authorities also mentioned that the infant had been sexually abused. According to the statement, Assistant District Attorney Edward A. Appelbaum, who prosecuted the case alongside Assistant District Attorney Sara Delgado, described the crime as "one of the most horrific acts of violence imaginable," adding that "it's the most detrimental type of evil in the world." Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg stated, "This baby couldn't walk or talk, and she should have been with someone who kept her safe, but instead he abused that trust."
CBN Ex-Deputy Governor Reveals Buhari Did Not Approve Emefiele’s Naira Redesign Plan
Edward Adamu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, testified as the fourth witness in the trial of the bank's immediate past governor on Wednesday. The Federal Government is suing Emefiele for overseeing the CBN's disorganised naira redesign program in late 2022. Before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, the former CBN helmsman is accused of four counts. Adamu informed the court on Wednesday, as the fourth prosecution witness, that Emefiele had violated the established protocol during the 2022 naira design exercise. Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), the prosecuting attorney for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, testified in court that he had seen earlier redesigns of the naira, which were done to address a variety of issues including circulation volume, inflation, counterfeiting, and general currency management. But he asserted that it was illegal for Emefiele to have designed the 2022 naira during the government of former President Muhammadu Buhari to have done so without the consent of the CBN Board or the President. Adamu clarified that the Director of Currency Operations initiates the regular process for a naira redesign, which is then sent to the Committee of Governors, who approve it before sending it to the head of state. He claimed Emefiele got around this procedure. Adamu, on the other hand, said that Emefiele called a meeting of the Committee of Governors and then carried out the redesign after allegedly receiving presidential consent. He added that the design of the naira notes that are currently in circulation differs somewhat from what was approved by the CBN board and President Buhari after examining Exhibit E2, which was submitted as proof. He claimed that Emefiele had made these modifications on his own. Under cross-examination, defence attorney Olalekan Ojo (SAN) questioned Adamu about the custom of board recommendation coming before presidential approval before the new redesign of the naira. That was confirmed by Adamu. Ojo then enquired as to whether the President had ever approved a procedure without first notifying the board. Adamu retorted that he had not seen this kind of behaviour during his employment. Adamu was also questioned by the defence attorney about his knowledge of any occasions in which the President authorised the distribution of monies to the military, ECOWAS, or other nations without first consulting the CBN Board or Committee of Governors. Adamu acknowledged having heard of one such incident. Ojo also asked Adamu if he was aware of any repercussions for breaking the CBN Act's guidelines. Adamu said he has no memory of anything. Ojo questioned Adamu about whether he remembered stating that the minutes of CBN Meeting 764 were approved, referencing a previous statement he had given to the EFCC on February 24, 2024. In response, Adamu said he couldn't recall.The witness's testimony in court, according to the defence attorney, differed from what he had told the EFCC. The witness's testimony and earlier statement, according to the prosecution's objection, were not yet in the court's possession. The witness was then permitted by the judge to examine his statement to refresh his memory, which he duly did....
We’re not Responsible For The Recent Hike In Petrol Pump Price ~ FG
The Federal government has denied influencing the recent petrol pump price. This was made known by the Minister of Information...
AFCON: Nigerian Super Eagles Gets Full House aim Libya Clash
The Super Eagles 23 invited players for Friday’s 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Libya have arrived at their Uyo camp...
Soldiers Allegedly Kill Police Officer for Confronting Colleague Driving Against Traffic in Lagos.
Some soldiers attached to the Ojo Cantonment Barracks have allegedly stabbed a policeman, Saka Ganiyu, to death after he accosted...
Federal Government Abolishes VAT on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices to Boost Local Production
The Executive Order to impose zero value-added tax and excise charges on pharmaceuticals and medical devices has reportedly been finalised, according to the Federal Government. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare's spokesperson, This was revealed by Alaba Balogun in a statement that was made public on Wednesday, October 9. The statement claims that the Executive Order's harmonised implementation framework has been completed and that the Federal government is prepared to publicise it. “This critical step ensures that the Federal Inland Revenue Service and the Nigeria Customs Service can proceed with...
Doctor Arrested for Child Trafficking and Forgery in Enugu State
The Enugu State Police Command Operatives for the Anti-Kidnapping Tactics Squad on September 28, 2024, arrested one Dr. Emmanuel Chimaobi...
Gas prices are increased by 15% by NNPC to N1,030 per litre in Abuja and N998 per litre in Lagos
The price of gasoline at the pump has increased by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The price of gasoline...
Court of appeal sacks Enugu PDP represented member and declares LP elected
Simon Atigwe, the House of Representatives member for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State's Igboeze North/Udenu Federal constituency,...
