The All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the right of local government councils to receive their monthly allocations directly from the federation account. In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka, the ruling marks a historic step in strengthening democratic federalism in Nigeria. Morka emphasized that…
Approximately an hour after Falcon 9 launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Thursday night, the rocket’s second stage failed to reignite, resulting in the deployment of its 20 Starlink satellites on a shallow orbital path. These satellites are expected to reenter and burn up in Earth’s atmosphere soon. The attempt to reignite…
The Federal Government has brought charges against eight Chinese nationals and one Nigerian for engaging in illegal mining activities in the Lokpaukwu community of Umuchieze, Umunneochi Local Government Area, Abia State. In a statement released by Segun Tomori, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, the suspects were apprehended by…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as the Chairman of the NPA Board. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu expects the appointees to bring excellence…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, to The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. This decision coincides with the celebration of Soyinka’s 90th birthday on July 13, 2024. Wole Soyinka, a distinguished playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, actor, singer, composer, and documentarian, is renowned globally…
Popular Nigerian singer Seun Kuti recently discussed the challenges he faces in his marriage, particularly in relation to his wife’s monthly allowance. During an interview on Pulse Fun Facts, where couples asked questions from each other, Seun’s wife, Yetunde, asked him about the most challenging thing he has endured in their relationship. In response, Seun…
A Nigerian drug baron, Joachin Mbonu, who was on the wanted list of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has been apprehended by NDLEA operatives in his village mansion in Imo State. Mbonu was arrested alongside his associate on July 5. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday,…
Rihanna has levelled up with Drake as the only artist with the most songs over 1 billion streams on Spotify, 16 songs each. Before now, Drake was the artist with the most songs with over a billion streams, making him the most successful artist on the streaming platform. According to Chart Data, Rihanna now has…
The Ondo State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recently revealed that they have prosecuted about 300 individuals for various traffic offenses in their mobile court. Assistant Corps Commander Ayoola Salauden, the FRSC Ondo Unit Commander, made this announcement during a mobile court session in Ondo town where traffic offenders were being…
The Kano State Police Command has secured convictions for 106 thugs arraigned in various courts at Justice Aloma .M. Muktar and Justice A. B Wali Court complexes. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 11, 2024, said 43 other suspects linked to offences of culpable…
Commercial drivers at the Toyota Bus Stop in the Ladipo Spare Parts Market in Lagos have raised concerns about alleged harassment and extortion by some Lagos State task force officials operating in the area. The drivers claim that these officials specifically target them during what they describe as “illegal operations” in the area. According to…
A couple in Lagos was recently apprehend by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command for attempting to sell their two-year-old son in order to fund a trip to Canada. The couple, ages 28 and 22, were apprehended by the Isolo Divisional Police Officer after receiving information about their intentions from the Isolo General Hospital….
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he was confident Ukraine would eventually join NATO after the alliance said the Russian-invaded country had an “irreversible” path to membership. “We have strong wording regarding the irreversibility of Ukraine’s movement towards NATO. Every step truly brings us closer to membership,” Zelensky told a news conference at a NATO summit…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State says governors will review the Supreme Court verdict that granted financial autonomy to local government councils. Soludo spoke on Thursday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja and described the verdict by the apex court as “great”. “That’s great. I mean, the Supreme…
Around 60 bodies were found under the rubble of a Gaza City neighbourhood, officials in the Hamas-run territory said Thursday, after Israel’s military declared an end to its operation there. The upsurge in fighting, bombardment and displacement in the eastern district of Shujaiya came as talks were held in mediator Qatar towards a truce and…
What if Hollywood, a key Democratic financial pillar, cut off Joe Biden’s campaign funding? That possibility now looms large after actor George Clooney and other wealthy donors urged the US president to withdraw from the White House race. “I love Joe Biden. But we need a new nominee,” Clooney wrote in a column in the…
The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to advancing gender development and empowering women through vocational training and the provision of sustainable equipment. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, highlighted the government’s commitment during her visit to Benue State, as stated by Grace Njoku, the ministry’s head of information and public relations. The Ministry…
The Court of Appeal has confirmed the election of Usman Ododo as the governor of Kogi State. A three-judge panel upheld the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, affirming Ododo’s victory in the November 11, 2023 election. The tribunal dismissed the appeal filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate Murtala Yakubu Ajaka….
At a recent two-day workshop in Abuja organized by CBM Global Disability Inclusion, participants advocated for government initiatives to empower individuals with psychosocial disabilities as a means to achieve sustainable development. Abdulazeez Musa, Country Director of CBM Global Disability Inclusion, highlighted the importance of protecting the rights of those with mental health conditions and raising…
The meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the organised labour concluded without any clear details on the discussions held. Following the one-hour session, Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), informed the press that financial matters were not part of their discussion with the President. When asked whether the meeting…
Mr. Patrick Okigbo, the founder of a public policy advisory firm, has emphasized the need for an institutional framework to promote Inclusive Business (IB) strategies as a means to combat poverty in Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholders’ roundtable on Inclusive Business Up-scaling in Abuja, Okigbo described IBs as enterprises that devise innovative, commercially-viable methods to…
The Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has given his verdict on Referee Felix Zwayer’s decision to award England a penalty against the Netherlands during both teams’ Euro 2024 semi-final tie on Wednesday. Recall that Xavi Simons scored a goal for Netherlands before England were handed a controversial spot kick when Harry Kane hit the…
The Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has claimed that residents and animals drank from the same pond during the administration of ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Sani faulted the defence by El-Rufai’s followers over allegations that the former governor misappropriated the sum of N423 billion during his administration. He accused El-Rufai’s followers of posting dump from…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned against obstruction of its personnel while carrying out enforcement operations against substandard drugs and falsified goods. The Director of Investigation and Enforcement, NAFDAC, Shaba Mohammed, on Wednesday, gave the warning in Abuja. Mohammed, also the Chairman, Federal Task Force on Fake and…
The Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has said that President Bola Tinubu is unaware that Nigerians are angry and going through severe hunger. Ndume made this known while speaking with newsmen at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the president is just in the Presidential Villa and being fed with lies…
President Bola Tinubu will meet with the Organised Labour in Abuja on Thursday to further discussions on a new minimum wage for workers in Nigeria. A top labour source told Channels Television that the President invited the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to the meeting expected to be held at…
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In its lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court observed that the state governments’ refusal of financial autonomy for local governments has gone on for over two decades. Justice…
According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria’s external reserves have reached $35.05bn as of July 8, 2024. This is the first time it has crossed the $35bn ceiling under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. According to CBN’s data on external reserves, as of May 30 2023, the reserves were $35.09bn, about…
The Supreme Court has granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils in the country. In a landmark judgement on Thursday, the apex court ordered the Federal Government to immediately start the direct payment of local government funds to the latter’s exclusive accounts. In its lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex…
Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, has said that the Nigerian music industry is dominated by “fake people.” Speaking at the listening party of his sophomore album, ‘He Is,’ in Lagos on Thursday night, the ‘Another Banger’ crooner explained that the “fake” nature of the Nigerian music industry inspired one of the songs on the…
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has announced the approval of 2,000 tractors, 4,000 disc ploughs, 1,200 tractor trailers and other equipment under its National Agricultural Mechanization Programme, NAMP, to promote food security in Nigeria. Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy disclosed this in a statement on his X handle, outlining…
