For the umpteenth time, the court has thrown out a case of fraud filed against the Chairman of Zinox Technologies, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, his wife, Chioma Ekeh and 11 others. The latest is the dismissal of the suit by Justice Akpan Okon Ebong of the FCT High Court who struck out the case filed by Mr. Femi Falana SAN, purporting to act on a fiat donated to him by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN, against the Chairman of Zinox Technologies, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, and 12 others.…
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Governments at Sub-national levels have been enjoined to collaborate with the government at the center in the areas of sports development. This will not only help sports to thrive but also provide employment for millions of talented youths. Orangun of Oke-Ila in Osun State, His Royal Highness, Oba (Dr.) Adedokun Abolarin, Aroyinkeye 1, made the plead when he paid a visit to the NTA Sports Channel located at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Accompanied by his counterparts, His Royal Majesty, Oba AbdulRaheem Oladele Adeoti Akolade Agboluaje, Olomu of Omu-Aran in Kwara State and Barrister Oguntayo Lateju Babatunde, Oba Abolarin…
Every year on International Women’s Day (IWD), Nigerian government officials and politicians release statements celebrating the progress made in empowering women. They praise women’s achievements and commit to creating a society of equal opportunities. Despite these numerous promises, the federal government has yet to implement 35% affirmative action for appointive positions, three years after a federal high court ordered its implementation. The historic judgment was preceded by a robust campaign led by the Nigerian Women Trust Fund and other stakeholders, but to this day, Nigerian women are still awaiting implementation. Instead, various governments, including the current administration of President Bola…
The United Kingdom government has released names and addresses of no fewer than 58 dead Nigerians with unclaimed estates. According to an updated list released on Monday, March 24, a total of 5,806 people from different countries including 58 Nigerians died with no one to claim their properties. The estates belonging to these individuals have been listed as “Bona Vacantia,” meaning they have been unclaimed for a certain period and are now the property of the Crown. The list obtained by Prompt News includes the names, dates of birth and death, and places of death of the individuals are as…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and civil society organisations (CSOs) under the auspices of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have jointly commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its principled decision to reject the flawed petition for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi State. This commendation was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of CNPP, Comrade James Ezema, and the National Secretary of CNCSOs, Alhaji Ali Abacha. The coalition described INEC’s action as a demonstration of its transformation into a “repented electoral…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. Senator Binta Masi Garba has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council. A seasoned politician, businesswoman, and administrator, Senator Garba represented the Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate from 2015 to 2019 and served consecutively in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011. The other members of the Governing Council are Prof. Joseph Olurotimi Sanya, Mr. Efe Emefienin Emmanuel, Dr. Joyce Ogunyemi, and Alhaji Dahiru…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, arraigned four Chinese and one Nigerian before Justice Aliyu Halilu, have been arraigned in court by Nigeria’s Anti-Graft Agency, EFCC, for alleged hotel review sca The four were arraigned before a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court in Abuja, on a three -count charge bordering on conspiracy, cheating and impersonation. Count one reads: “That you, LIU ZHIWEI, CHEN YE QUI, ZHANG XIAO WEN, LAN SHUN BIN and NWAKAMA CHINYERE OGBONNA (a.k.a Haron Koshear), sometime in December, 2024 at Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did agree among yourself…
The long running battle between Osun state government and Thors Explorations firm was on Tuesday amicably resolved in the presence of the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake and the management of the Thors Explorations company. After a conflict resolution meeting initiated by the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, the parties agreed to jointly work together to address four major areas of disagreement raised by the Osun state government against Thors Explorations Limited. The issues listed by the state government include resolution of Osun shareholding in the Segilola Mining company, tax payment by…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the Bank’s commitment to fostering intellectual engagement and policy-driven solutions. Cardoso made the remark while hosting a delegation of scholars from the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) as part of their Africa Trek, which included visits to Ghana and Nigeria. The scholars’ visit to the CBN headquarters in Abuja brought together 50 students from 19 countries, including representatives from the HKS, Harvard Business School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Stanford University. As an HKS alumnus and the first African elected to the global…
Osun state government has rejected the position of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on its nominee for the directorship of Living Trust Mortgage Bank. The apex bank has therefore, been enjoined to review its position in the interest of due process, compliance with regulatory acts and shareholder interest. It posited that as a major shareholder and as largest depositor in the said bank, the state has inalienable right to nominate a director which in this case is Dr Wale Boluwaduro. While affirming that its nominee has no criminal or professional misconduct, the government urged the leadership of the apex…