The Senate has approved the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Supplementary Appropriation Bill for 2024, amounting to N98.5 billion. The bill was passed following the review of a report by the Senate Committee on FCT during a plenary session. Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP-Enugu West), Vice Chairman of the Committee, presented the report on behalf of the…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has unveiled plans to host a landmark continental conference in 2025, bringing together data protection representatives from across Africa to deliberate on crucial issues in the field. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the NDPC National Commissioner, made this announcement during a media briefing celebrating the first anniversary of the Nigeria Data…
As Nigeria celebrates 25 years of uninterrupted return to democracy, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the nation’s economic woes. June 12 is a day set aside annually to celebrate democracy. Currently, many Nigerians live in poverty as…
Erik ten Hag is set to remain as coach of Manchester United following a performance review of the Dutchman carried out by the Premier League club, British media said Tuesday. Rumours swirled regarding the future of Ten Hag after a poor second season in the hot seat at Old Trafford, with a lowly eighth-placed finish…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday addressed Nigerians on Democracy Day for the second time since he assumed office on May 29, 2024. In his speech, the President honoured heroes of democracy, rallied Nigerians to support his administration’s efforts to strengthen the economy and informed citizens that a bill for a new minimum wage will be…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians, that the ongoing national reforms were not intended to inflict pain, but to “fix” the economy. Tinubu while addressing the nation in the wake of the 2024 Democracy Day on Wednesday, said the various initiated reforms are intended to create a stronger, and better foundation for future growth. “There…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday saluted the heroes of democracy on the 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in Nigeria. The President, in his second Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024, hailed some pro-democracy arrowheads –those alive and those that have departed. Tinubu recognised the labours of the heroes and heroine many of whom…
President Bola Tinubu has assured the Organised Labour that a an executive bill on the new national minimum wage for workers will soon be sent to the National Assembly for passage. Tinubu made this known on Wednesday in his second Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024. “In this spirit, we have negotiated in…
15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero has invited district heads to durbar, a traditional event held in commemoration of Sallah, despite getting dethroned by the Kano state government weeks ago. In a circular signed by a senior councillor of the emirate, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, Galadiman Kano, on Tuesday, June 11, all the district heads…
A North Carolina waitress has been fired for posting a now-viral TikTok video of a customer eating dinner with an inflatable sex doll. Waiter Tara Bjork shared the video on May 27 from her job at the Restoration Hardware Rooftop Restaurant. She said in the video: “Ok, I’m not supposed to be making…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Golar LNG for the deployment of a floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility offshore in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. This initiative aligns with NNPC’s commitment to monetize Nigeria’s extensive natural gas resources. In a statement, Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer…
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, has reaffirmed India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Continuing his role in the Modi 3.0 government, Vaishnaw emphasized the importance of a tech-driven agenda to enhance India’s position as a major technology and digital hub. Upon assuming charge of the…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. In a statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the government congratulated Nigerians on the occasion. “As we celebrate another Democracy Day in our nation’s history, let us reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers…
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has said that local councils cannot afford to pay the proposed N62,000 as new minimum wage because of the lean allocation from the Federation Account. National President of ALGON, Mr. Aminu Muazu-Maifata who addressed newsmen in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital, on Monday, June 10, said…
At least 50 people were killed and an unspecified number kidnapped, including women and children, when bandits attacked the village of Yargoje village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to a resident, Hassan Ya’u, dozens of bandits on motorbikes stormed Yargoje village on Sunday night, June 9, 2024. “They shot sporadically…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Argungu as the new chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), succeeding retired Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase. The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement, titled “President Tinubu…
An American citizen on Monday, June 10, attempted to commit suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Lagos State Police command said the American who is in his early 30s, had directed his baby mama to park her vehicle while he walked to a spot on the bridge, intending to jump into the…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said Tuesday it had offered $10,000 in compensation to passengers who suffered minor injuries on a flight hit by extreme turbulence last month and will discuss higher payouts with those more badly hurt. A 73-year-old British man died and several other passengers and crew onboard flight SQ321 from London suffered skull, brain…
The latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that the federal government spent about $2.2 billion on debt servicing in the first five months of this year. A breakdown of the report, ‘International Payments Data,’ revealed that FG spent the most on debt financing in May, at $854.36 million, which is also…
Connected Development (CODE), a civil society organization, has unveiled a new policy document aimed at mobilizing faith-based organizations to take action against climate change. During the launch event in Abuja, Mallam Hamzat Lawal, Executive Director of CODE, highlighted the untapped potential of faith institutions in the areas of education, mobilization, and messaging for climate action….
The Federal High Court, Abuja, headed by Justice John Tsoho, has announced the annual vacation for 2024 and vacation roaster for judges. On Monday, a statement signed by Assistant Director Information/ICT, Catherine Christopher said the vacation will commence from Tuesday, the 23rd day of July 2024 to Friday, the 13th day of September, 2024. The…
The Federal Government has announced plans to prosecute parents and transporters involved in human trafficking in Nigeria. Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, made this disclosure in Abuja during a courtesy visit to Fatima Waziri-Azi, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). Kennedy-Ohanenye emphasized that prosecuting traffickers…
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation following the Super Eagles’ disappointing performance during the June FIFA window. The Super Eagles managed to secure only one point from a possible six, following a 1-1 with South Africa in Uyo and losing 2-1 to Benin…
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has remanded Taiwo Adewale, 35, on charges of murder and attempted murder. Magistrate Adebola Adeola, citing lack of jurisdiction, did not take the defendant’s plea and ordered his remand at the federal correctional centre in Agodi, Ibadan. The police were instructed to forward the case file to the Director…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has announced a minor reshuffle of his cabinet. The changes involve four commissioners, aimed at optimizing the administration’s performance, according to Governor Fintiri. In the reshuffle, Mrs. Neido Geoffrey Kufulto, formerly Commissioner for Information, has been appointed Commissioner for Women Affairs. A statement released on Monday by the governor’s…
Youths in Ondo State protested on Monday against a sting operation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at several nightclubs in Akure, the state capital, over the weekend. The EFCC’s Ibadan Zonal Directorate confirmed the arrest of 127 individuals suspected of internet fraud during the operation. Protesters gathered at the First Bank area…
The Super Eagles are set to face Benin at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Monday, in a crucial World Cup qualifier. Led by coach Finidi George, the Nigerian team aims to recover from their recent 1-1 draw against South Africa in Uyo last Friday. The Super Eagles have yet to secure…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to social media influencer and blogger Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan. VeryDarkMan was released from police custody on Monday after meeting his bail conditions. The police charge sheets disclosed that VeryDarkMan faced arraignment on five counts related to cyberstalking. Prominent Nigerian blogger Tunde Ednut…
The House of Representatives has introduced bills proposing a single six-year term for the President, state governors, and local government chairpersons. The bills, co-sponsored by over thirty members identified as Reformed Minded Lawmakers, also advocate for holding all elections, including those in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on the same day. During a briefing at…
In the besieged city of El-Fasher, Sudan, doctors have reported the closure of one of the last functioning hospitals following an attack. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the medical charity assisting the hospital, described it as the only facility in El-Fasher still providing treatment to injured civilians. Rumors have circulated for several days about shelling at…
The newly elected Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hajia Maimunatu Ibrahima, has called for the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) to support in addressing challenges in the West African region. During a courtesy visit to NILDS Director General, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, in Abuja, Hajia Ibrahima, the first female Speaker of the ECOWAS…
