Plans in Top Gear for Olubadan’s Coronation

Plans are advanced for the coronation of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the Olubadan of Ibadanland on July 12, 2024. Governor Seyi Makinde formed a 14-man committee for the event, which includes key state officials and the new monarch's son. The new Olubadan palace will be inaugurated on July 10. The coronation will feature traditional ceremonies and a cultural festival. The aso-ebi for the event is in high demand. Olakulehin will remain in seclusion until his installation.

APC Passes Confidence Vote on Uba Sani

The State Executive Committee of Kaduna's APC passed a confidence vote on Governor Uba Sani amid tensions with his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai. This decision, made during a meeting at Umaru Musa Yar’adua Hall, was due to Sani's achievements in his first year, particularly in infrastructure. Key figures like House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and former Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero expressed their support. Abbas emphasized unity and reconciliation within the party. Governor Sani highlighted rural revitalization as a priority to balance development across Kaduna State.

EFCC, NFIU, others raise alarm over money laundering, terrorism financing

Experts at a public lecture in Abuja highlighted money laundering and terrorism financing as critical challenges hindering economic development in developing nations like Nigeria. The event, organized by the University of Abuja and University of California, San Francisco, featured EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede stressing that these offenses are transnational, affecting multiple countries. He noted the EFCC's efforts in combating these crimes, emphasizing their readiness to tackle economic crimes effectively.

Edo 2024: Anxiety, confusion in PDP over court ruling on Ighodalo

Anxiety and confusion gripped the Edo State PDP following a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja questioning irregularities in their March 25 primary election. The court's decision spurred uncertainty among Dr. Asue Ighodalo's campaign team, although State Chairman Dr. Tony Aziegbemi clarified that Ighodalo's candidacy remains intact. The APC sought to capitalize on the situation, urging Ighodalo to join their campaign efforts. Despite assurances from PDP officials and plans to appeal the ruling, the situation remains tense with implications for the upcoming 2024 elections in Edo State.