Category: National
Court Orders Polaris Bank To Pay N1M Damages For Sending Unsolicited Marketing Messages To Customer
A High Court of Lagos State has ordered Polaris Bank to pay N1 million in damages to a customer, Mr. Tokunbo Olatokun, for repeatedly sending him unsolicited emails in violation of his fundamental right to privacy. Justice Yetunde A. Adesanya, in her judgment delivered on December 5, 2024, held that Polaris Bank breached Sections 34…
Court Grants Yahaya Bello Fresh N500m Bail, Orders Surrender Of International Passport
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who has been in prison detention since December 10, on Thursday, secured fresh N500million bail from a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama. The court, in the ruling that was delivered by Justice Maryann Anenih, equally ordered him to provide…
Court Schedules February 2025 Hearing For Amendments And Form 49 In Regun Chieftaincy Case
The Ikorodu High Court in Lagos has adjourned till February 26, 2025, to hear two applications in a suit concerning the Regun Chieftaincy stool in Ikorodu, Lagos. The suit, marked IKD/87380CM/2022, was filed in 2022 by two claimants, Chief Kameeel Adisa Dada and Hon. Gbenga Oshin. The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotebi, and…
Court Orders Reinstatement Of Wrongfully Dismissed Civil Servant, Mr. Gowon
Hon. Justice Emmanuel Subilim of the Abuja Judicial Division of the National Industrial Court has declared that the employment of one Mr. Gowon via an “Offer of Temporary Appointment” dated 14th July 2014 as Senior Executive Officer (Accounts) which was confirmed via another letter entitled Letter of Appointment into the Federal Civil Service of Nigeria,…
Dangote Announces New Price Structure: N895/Litre For 10M Litres Purchase
Dangote Refinery has announced a significant reduction in petrol prices, with rates dropping to as low as N899 per litre for two million litres. This move marks a continued effort by the refinery to stabilise the market and enhance supply to marketers. It emerged that the new pricing structure offers petrol at N899.5 per litre…
“Highways Not Borders”: Court Of Appeal Rules Customs Cannot Seize Foreign Rice From Market Buyers, Limits Authority To Borders
*Orders Customs To Release N200M Worth Of Seized Rice, Warns Against Market Raids The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna has warned the Nigeria Customs Service against confiscating foreign rice in open markets. The court gave the order on Wednesday in a judgement following an appeal by Customs against the judgement of the Federal High…
CBN: Nigeria’s $42.01 Billion External Reserves Can Finance 9 Months Of Imports
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country’s external reserves, now at $42.01 billion, can finance the importation of goods and services for over nine months. The apex bank also assured Nigerians of improved economic prospects in 2025. CBN governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the presentation…
Dangote Refinery: NNPCL’s $1 Billion Investment Was For Equity, Not Liquidity Support
Dangote Refinery has explained that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)’s stake in the refinery was reduced from 20% to 7.24% due to NNPCL’s failure to meet key terms of their partnership. In a statement released on Wednesday, Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, clarified that claims made by NNPCL about…
Court Orders NIS To Pay ₦3 Million To Benita Ezumezu For Passport Delay, Mandates 6-Week Issuance Timeline
*As Citizen Commons Calls Passport Judgment A Victory For All Nigerians A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and its Comptroller General to pay a total of ₦3 million in damages to Benita Ngozi Ezumezu for violating her fundamental right to freedom of movement by failing to issue…
Tinubu sets N1,500/Dollar rate in 2025 budget
President Bola Tinubu has set a N1500/dollar target in the 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to the joint session of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, the target was to enable the Federal Government to ensure the smooth implementation of the 2025 budget. This marks a reduction of about N200 from…
40-Year-Old Fake Visa Agent Arraigned For N9.8M Canadian Study Visa Fraud
The police on Tuesday arraigned a 40-year-old fake visa agent, Timothy Atolagbe, before a Lagos State Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Iba for allegedly obtaining the sum of N9, 879,928.00, under false pretence of helping his victim to procure Canadian study visa. Atolagbe who was arraigned before Magistrate D. S. Odukoya is facing four counts bordering…
Stubborn ministers have no place in your govt, Akpabio tells Tinubu
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked President Bola Tinubu to caution “intransigent ministers” in his cabinet who won’t respond to invitations by the National Assembly. Akpabio said such ministers have no place in Tinubu’s cabinet because they are not democrats. The Senate President made this known on Wednesday when the President presented 2025 budget estimates…
US: Everybody wants to be my friend — Donald Trump
A shock outsider when he was first elected president eight years ago — and a pariah when he left office — Donald Trump appears to be the most popular person in America as far as the rich and powerful are concerned. Tech tycoons, US politicians, foreign leaders and even some in the media have been…
Security, infrastructure, education top as Tinubu presents N47.9tr 2025 ‘Restoration Budget’
Security and defence, infrastructure, health and education were some of the sectors with high allocations in the N47.9tn Budget Proposal presented by President Bola Tinubu before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday afternoon. “It is with great pleasure that I lay before this distinguished joint session of the National Assembly, the 2025…
Why are Yoruba always the ‘problem’ of Nigeria?
“And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father’s house…” 1 Kings 18: 17 – 18). There are occasions when a writer sets out to write one thing but ends up…
Actress Ebun Hodo open up on her ‘dream Christmas’
Ebun Hodo, the stunning Nigerian actress and fashion designer, exudes grace and creativity both on and off the screen. As the holiday season approaches, she shares her thoughts with Naijatimes on her dream Christmas, cherished childhood memories, and how she plans to spend the festive period. For Ebun, Christmas is about finding the perfect balance.…
I don’t trust my husband 100 per cent – Actor Etim Effiong’s wife
Toyosi Etim-Effiong, the wife of Nigerian actor Daniel Etim-Effiong, has stirred discussions after revealing that she does not fully trust her husband after seven years of marriage.In a recent episode of her podcast, “The Toyosi,” the actor asked her, “Do you trust me 100 per cent after seven years of marriage?” After some reflection, she…
Why men like dating less attractive women – Cardi B
Popular American rapper Cardi B has claimed that men are more likely to date less attractive women because they tend to be more submissive than women who are considered “perfect 10s.” During a recent social media livestream, she stated, “Men prefer less attractive women because they are more submissive than perfect 10s.” Cardi elaborated on…
I worked hard to win my wife – Timi Dakolo
Popular singer Timi Dakolo recently shared the story of how he met his wife, Busola. In a recent interview with Pulse, the ‘Iyawo Mi’ crooner revealed that they first crossed paths at church. He noted that although Busola wasn’t initially interested in a romantic relationship, he was persistent in his efforts. Dakolo explained that she…
Messi, Vinicius: How Eguavoen, Troost-Ekong voted in The Best FIFA Awards
SUPER EAGLES head coach Austin Eguavoen and captain William Troost-Ekong made different choices in the voting process for 2024 The Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award. Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr clinched the award on last night in Doha, Qatar, ahead of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. The winner was determined…