In a significant move to boost infrastructure in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Constitution Avenue and Independence Avenue, also known as B6, B12, and Circle Roads. These projects, abandoned for 17 years, have been completed within the first year of his administration. Speaking at the inauguration, President Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill…
The Kaduna State House of Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee has released a report scrutinizing the financial practices, loan acquisitions, and contract awards during the tenure of former Governor Nasiru El-Rufai. The committee’s findings reveal that numerous loans secured under El-Rufai’s administration were misappropriated and that due process was frequently bypassed. Evidence presented by the committee…
President Bola Tinubu has urged international development financiers to view Africa as a prime destination for growth and prosperity. During a meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group and led by Managing Director Makhtar Diop, President Tinubu emphasized the need for strategic investments in sectors such…
Inter-ethnic marriages, among other strategies, have been recommended as a solution to the ongoing farmer-herder conflicts and related security issues in Nigeria. This recommendation emerged from a presentation by a team of empirical researchers at the Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin. The study, titled “Interrogating Inter-group Relations and Peace Building among Farmers and Pastoralists…
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s initiative to secure full autonomy for Local Government Councils (LGCs) by removing them from the control of State Governments, in alignment with constitutional provisions. In a statement by Maryam Umar Yusuf, Head of Information and Public Relations for RMAFC,…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that he was urged to confront his colleague Davido but chose not to. Portable stated that he declined to fight with Davido because the DMW boss had assisted him in the past. Emphasizing his loyalty to those who have helped him, Portable explained that…
President Bola Tinubu has urged international development financiers to view Africa as a hub for growth and prosperity. This call to action was made during a meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, led by Managing Director Makhtar Diop. President Tinubu emphasized the need for global…
A human rights lawyer Mike Ozekhome has praised President Bola Tinubu’s government for the reintroduction of the old national anthem, Nigeria, we Hail Thee. “I am not a fantastic fan of the government but if there is one thing I think they have done right; they have gotten right, and I applaud them for it, it…
The Presidency has described as ‘unofficial’ documents doing the rounds that it was planning to yank off import duties on food and drugs. The response came on the heels of two fiscal policy documents being wildly quoted to have been from the presidency that it was making a provision for an N5.4trn petrol subsidy for…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested four intending pilgrims as they planned to ingest wraps of cocaine ahead of their flight on Wednesday. Narrating how the arrest was made, Director, Media, and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said its officials had raided Emerald Hotel,…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended the tenure of the party’s Rivers State Caretaker Committee for another six months. A statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, Esq., said the decision was reached at its 151st meeting held on Wednesday at the National Secretariat in Abuja….
A Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan on Thursday ordered the remand of two men – Umaru Abubakar, 32 and Sidi Umaru, 20, in a correctional facility for allegedly kidnapping two men. The two men with no fixed addresses, were charged with conspiracy and kidnapping. The Magistrate, Mr Maruff Mudashiru, did not take the plea of…
The Presidency has said two trending fiscal policy documents in circulation are still proposals and have not been approved by President Bola Tinubu. It also reiterated that the fuel subsidy regime has ended, and the government’s position on fuel subsidy has not changed since President Tinubu’s declaration on 29 May 2023. The presidency also added…
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has urged the new Chelsea manager that he needs to bring in two “world class” centre-backs this summer. Maresca is on the verge of making Tosin Adarabioyo his first signing. Adarabioyo arrives at Stamford Bridge as a free agent from Fulham. But Mikel Obi believes his former club…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, disclosed that its operatives have arrested some intending pilgrims to the ongoing Hajj in Saudi Arabia with cocaine consignments. The Agency said this came about after its operatives raided Emerald Hotel, Ladipo area of Oshodi, Lagos State, where the suspects were lodged and caught in the act of…
The federal government is targeting 135 million metric tonnes of staple crop production in 2024 with the newly unveiled Accelerated Stabilisation and Advancement Plan (ASAP). The target was part of the federal government’s comprehensive strategy to address the nation’s pressing issues with agriculture identified as key sector to bolster economic growth and food security. The…
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has alleged that the past government under Nasir El-Rufai, left behind estates and malls for their children, while leaving behind a mountain of debt for the children of the poor in Kaduna State. The statement comes amid the adoption of a report by an ad-hoc committee of the Kaduna State…
Former Chelsea midfielder, Cesc Fabregas has heaped praise on Arsenal and Manchester United target, Youssouf Fofana, who has been linked with a move to both Old Trafford and Emirates Stadium. Fabregas said the Frenchman is strong and aggressive, adding that he fits the Premier League football style. The Spanaird and Fofana were former teammates at…
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Honourable Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has declared that an average Nigerian worker can no longer purchase essential commodities like rice and other food items. Olajide, who represents Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency in Oyo State, used the opportunity to call for an urgent upward…
Doma United goalkeeper, Osayi Kingdom, has said Nigeria Premier Football League players can compete favorably with their foreign counterparts in the Super Eagles. Osayi stated that all they need is to be given a chance to showcase themselves in the team. The trio of Ojo Olorunleke, Sodiq Ismaila and Kenneth Igboke are currently in the…
President Bola Tinubu says the appointment of Nyesom Wike as the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is one of best by his administration. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke in Abuja on Wednesday when he commissioned the extension of the Inner Southern Expressway (ISEX) and the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX)…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Thursday, June 6th, 2024, as the day when Muslims should commence searching for the new moon of Dhul Hijja, 1445 AH. In a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee…
The Senate in Nigeria debated a bill on ranching, which seeks to replace open grazing with ranches in the states of origin of pastoralists. The bill managed to scale the second reading despite causing division among the senators. The core issue of disagreement revolved around the potential infringement on constitutional provisions and ECOWAS protocols regarding…
Businessman and influencer Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has disclosed that the lack of safety in the Southeast compelled him to transfer his business operations to Lagos State. He shared this during a recent discussion with BBC Igbo. The influencer expressed sorrow over the fact that the anxiety about being abducted and…
The deployment of artificial intelligence to combat insecurity in Kogi State is a significant step towards leveraging technology for public safety. By utilizing the latest technology, the government aims to address crime and criminal activities across the state. The call for collective responsibility in ensuring security highlights the importance of community involvement in maintaining safety….
President Bola Tinubu has sent his congratulations to Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. Tinubu commended Kumuyi for his unwavering dedication and service to humanity, particularly to the less fortunate. The birthday message was conveyed in a statement released by his spokesperson,…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed as a “politically motivated hatchet job”, the Kaduna State House of Assembly’s adoption of a report of its ad-hoc committee asked to probe his governance of the North-West state from May 2015 to May 2023. In a statement on Wednesday through his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, the former governor…
The resumption of talks between the Nigerian government, labor representatives, and the private sector over a new minimum wage for workers in the country is a significant development. The involvement of key stakeholders from both the government and labor unions shows a commitment to finding a mutually agreeable solution. The presence of high-ranking officials from…
A Kano State High Court on Wednesday granted an order to serve the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and other defendants in a high-profile bribery and corruption case through substituted means. A 10-count charge was brought against Ganduje, his wife Hafsat Umar, and several associates, by the state government alleging…
The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday recommended the probe of the immediate-past governor of the state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged abuse of office and money laundering in his administration. The chairman of the ad hoc committee, Henry Zacharia, presented the report during plenary on Wednesday. Osun Defender reports that the committee, tasked with investigating…
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), alongside its partners, is advocating for continued handwashing, personal hygiene, and other preventive measures practiced during COVID-19 to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). This call was made during the annual review meeting of the Commonwealth Partnership for Antimicrobial Stewardship (CwPAMS 2) in Abuja, themed “Celebrating Progress and…
