The Department of State Services’ request to further detain a Nigerian identified as Emmanuel Osase, accused of being a member of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), for another 60 days has been granted by a federal high court sitting in Abuja. The approval was granted by …
Read More »Court grants Emefiele bail
Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, bail. At his bail hearing today November 8, the judge ordered that Emefiele be released immediately to his lawyers and ordered the lawyers to produce him …
Read More »Grant’s double helps sink Eels in big win
It’s becoming a dominant game for the home side with Josh King barging over in hte middle. Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes set up the play once again with the two having brilliant games. “They’re building quite the combination here tonight, Hughes has put Grant over, Grant put Hughes over …
Read More »Spain grants nationality to self-exiled Iran chess player Sara Khadem
The 26-year-old fled to Spain with her family after competing in a tournament without wearing a mandatory veil. Sara Khadem, the Iranian chess player who fled to Spain after competing in an international tournament without wearing a mandatory hijab in solidarity with the mass protests back home, has been granted …
Read More »Senate grants Tinubu’s request to borrow $800m from World Bank
The president, in the letter, explained that the loan would be used to scale up the National Social Safety Net Programme. The Senate on Thursday approved $800 million World Bank loan request by President Bola Tinubu.
Read More »Court grants DCP Abba Kyari bail
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to DCP Abba Kyari on charges bordering on money laundering. Kyari also faces a primary charge of cocaine trafficking, for which he has been denied bail. However, his lawyer, Hamza N. Dantani, shared the news of the court granting Kyari …
Read More »Many World Bank grants are marred in corruption – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has alleged that some grants coming from the World Bank are marred in corruption. The allegation was made by ICPC Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye while hosting a delegation of the Economic and Organised Crime Office of Ghana. Owasanoye …
Read More »Convert Student Loan to grants for poor Students, student loan is impracticable- ASUU tells Tinubu
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked President Bola Tinubu to convert the newly assented Students Loans Act to grant for indigent students. “This would have been better if we are giving it to those set of students who are very poor, it should be called …
Read More »Obi Cubana Grants Wife’s Wish On 15th Wedding Anniversary, Shares Stunning Photos
Nigerian billionaire and socialite, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has shared stunning photos to mark his 15th wedding anniversary with his wife, Ebele Iyiegbu. Naija News reports that the businessman shared photos of himself, his wife, and his children in adorable outfits. He also expressed appreciation to God for …
Read More »Riopelle’s blast grants Florida unlikely win over Bama
6 hours ago Isaiah Houde | SEC Network HOOVER, Alabama — A three-run homer from BT Riopelle resulted in a climactic finish in walk-off fashion for 1-seed Florida to defeat 9-seed Alabama in extras in a second-round game of the SEC Baseball Tournament on Wednesday at the Hoover Met. “It means the …
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