The Office of the Auditor-General has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria of illegally re-circulating N29.77bn in dirty and unfit banknotes across multiple branches in 2022, rejecting the CBN’s explanations and recommending that top officials be summoned by the National Assembly.
The UK government has proposed extending the qualifying period for permanent settlement from five years to between 10 and 20 years, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood insisting that gaining Indefinite Leave to Remain “must be earned.”
Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde says his dispute with Nyesom Wike is rooted in concerns over preserving Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.
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Denmark has surpassed the U.K. as the world’s most ambitious nation on climate action after unveiling a binding target to cut emissions by 82% by 2035.
PDP National Chairman Kabiru Turaki has urged US President Donald Trump and other developed nations to intervene to “save democracy in Nigeria,” following violent clashes between rival PDP factions at the party secretariat in Abuja
A Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has expelled Governors Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed and Dauda Lawal after clashes between rival groups at the party’s Abuja secretariat.
Heavy security was deployed to the PDP headquarters in Abuja as rival factions loyal to Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde scheduled parallel meetings at the same venue.
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and Plateau Governor Caleb Muftwang have distanced themselves from the expulsion of Nyesom Wike and Samuel Anyanwu from the PDP, saying they were unaware of the decision until it was formally moved.
Lere Olayinka, an aide to FCT Minister Wike, speaks on the alleged assassination attempt on Lt. Yerima, who was involved in a clash with the minister.