by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 14, 2024 | NEWS, Politics
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a Director-General to oversee the affairs of the Budget Office of the Federation. The new DG is Tanimu Yakubu His appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of Mr. Ben Akabueze. Mr. Yabuku is an accomplished economist and was...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 14, 2024 | Judiciary, NEWS
The court of Appeal has set aside Contempt Proceedings Against EFCC Chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede. The proceedings initiated by former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, against the EFCC Chairman was thrown out in a unanimous judgement read by Justice Joseph...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 14, 2024 | Judiciary, NEWS, Politics
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the suit filed by the Federal Government against the opposition of State Governors to autonomy for the 774 local governments in the country. In his ruling, Justice Garba Lawal told both parties that they would be communicated...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 13, 2024 | NEWS, Sports
UEFA says fans at Euro 2024 will be given more detailed information on video assisted refereeing (VAR) decisions than before. The head of UEFA’s refereeing committee Roberto Rosetti who disclosed this on Wednesday – said screens at stadiums across Germany will...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 13, 2024 | International, NEWS
At least 80 people have died after a boat sank in Democratic Republic of Congo. The disaster happened on Wednesday on the Kwa River, 70kilometres from the town of Mushie in the province of Maï-Ndombe near the border with neighbouring Congo-Brazzaville. In a statement...