JUST IN: CBN Increases ATM Withdrawal Charges, New Fees Take Effect March 1
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a revision of ATM transaction fees, effective March 1, 2025, to address rising operational costs and improve banking efficiency. Under the new policy:• Withdrawals from a customer’s own bank’s ATMs remain free.• Withdrawals at bank branch ATMs will now incur a N100 fee per N20,000.• Withdrawals from […]
Supreme Court Dismisses Governor Fubara’s Appeal, Upholds Amaewhule’s Leadership of Rivers Assembly
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara challenging the leadership of the state’s House of Assembly under Speaker Martin Amaewhule. A five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji ruled against Fubara and imposed a ₦2 million fine, payable to the Assembly and Amaewhule. The case was withdrawn by Fubara’s […]
Ned Nwoko’s Defection to APC Shakes Delta PDP, Sparks Political Tensions
Senator Ned Nwoko’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has created political turmoil in Delta State, unsettling Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the PDP leadership. Nwoko, who was elected under the PDP in 2023, cited the party’s opposition to the creation of Anioma State and […]
El-Rufai Blasts APC, Says Party Has Abandoned Its Principles—Presidency Fires Back
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of lacking internal democracy and abandoning its founding principles. Speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, El-Rufai described the state of governance and opposition as a “national emergency,” criticizing the party for failing to hold key meetings for […]
El-Rufai Blasts APC, Says Party Has Abandoned Its Principles—Presidency Fires Back
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of lacking internal democracy and abandoning its founding principles. Speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, El-Rufai described the state of governance and opposition as a “national emergency,” criticizing the party for failing to hold key meetings for […]
Nigerian Lawmakers Accused of N480 Million Extortion from Federal Universities
An investigation by Premium Times has uncovered an extortion scheme in which Nigerian lawmakers are allegedly demanding N8 million from federal universities to approve their 2025 budgets. The lawmakers, operating through the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFund and the House Committee on University Education, are accused of using threats and intimidation to coerce […]
Afe Babalola Drops Charges Against Lawyer Dele Farotimi After Ooni’s Intervention
Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has withdrawn all criminal charges against human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi following the intervention of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent traditional rulers. Farotimi had accused Babalola of corrupting the judiciary in his book, *“Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.”* Babalola, addressing […]
Tensions Rise at Lagos Assembly as Ousted Speaker Fights to Keep His Seat
The Lagos State House of Assembly has heightened security measures as lawmakers convene for a plenary session on Monday, following a leadership crisis sparked by the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa, ousted on January 13, 2025, over allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement, insists he remains the legitimate speaker, urging his colleagues to […]
ICYMI: APC Wins 16 of 18 Chairmanship Seats in Ondo Local Government Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured victory in 16 of the 18 chairmanship seats in the recently concluded local government elections in Ondo State. Joseph Aeemo, Chairman of the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), announced the results on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters in Akure. While elections in Ondo West Local Government Area […]
ICYMI: Court Strikes Out Ex-Rivers Council Chairmen’s Case for Tenure Extension
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Chidi Lloyd and 20 other former Rivers State council chairmen seeking to extend their tenure beyond its expiration on June 16, 2024. The former officials argued their tenure should be extended by six months, citing an amendment to the local government law by […]