According to a report, Nigeria’s new President, Bola Tinubu, has officially inherited over N16.29tn worth of uncompleted projects from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. These projects were identified through the national monitoring and evaluation platform called EYEMARK, which was launched by … Continue reading Bola Tinubu inherits over N16.29tn uncompleted projects
The pump price of petrol, also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), skyrocketed to N1,200 per litre in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State. This increase came after President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of subsidy on the product. The … Continue reading Petrol price soars to N1,200 per litre in Ebonyi state
The President of the NLC, Mr. Joe Ajaero, expressed his concerns in a statement released on Tuesday, urging President Bola Tinubu to consider implementing palliative measures before removing fuel subsidy. Tinubu had announced the removal of fuel subsidy during his … Continue reading NLC urges Tinubu to implement palliative measures before fuel subsidy removal
Indian authorities have apprehended two Nigerian nationals, Ebuka Felix and Chukwuka Ewere, in Delhi’s Nilothi area for allegedly scamming at least 20 women out of crores of rupees after establishing connections on Instagram. The Manesar Cyber Police Station in Gurugram … Continue reading Nigerian nationals arrested in India for swindling women on Instagram
Tragedy struck in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, as three individuals lost their lives when a vehicle collided with two motorcycles and a passenger. The incident took place at the Agbeloba junction in the area. Eyewitnesses reported that the … Continue reading Tragic car crash claims three lives in Ogun state
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (MWAPA) has commenced a poverty alleviation program that will span 10 days and take place across various locations in the state. The current initiative focuses on catfish production and is … Continue reading Lagos state collaborates with GIZ to empower fish farmers through poverty alleviation program
West Midlands Open University (WMOU), a newly established online university, has been authorized by the Federal Government to offer degree programs in Nigeria, according to an official statement. The university has obtained licensing and formal approval from the National University … Continue reading FG grants approval to West Midlands Open University for online degree programs
Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, a well-known hotel owner, has been found guilty of the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a former Master’s student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, by an Osun State High Court. Adegoke was discovered dead in November 2021 at … Continue reading Adegoke’s murder: Dr. Adedoyin and workers sentenced to death, hotel forfeited
The money laundering trial involving Ali Bello, the nephew of Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello, and three others faced a delay at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday due to the absence of the defendants’ lead counsel, Ahmed Raji, … Continue reading Lead counsel’s absence delays trial of Kogi governor’s nephew in N3 billion fraud case
Labour Party candidate presents evidence in election petition against President Tinubu. The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) admitted documents submitted by Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, to support his petition challenging President Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election. … Continue reading Labour party candidate submits evidence in court against President Tinubu in election petition case
Seun Kuti has expressed his disappointment with comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, over his justification for not rejecting a national honour bestowed upon him. The announcement of the national honours list by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Ministry of … Continue reading Seun Kuti criticizes AY for accepting national award
Nigerian actress Toyin Abraham has penned a letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, explaining her endorsement of his candidacy. In the open letter shared on her official Twitter account, she urged President Tinubu to learn from the mistakes of past … Continue reading Toyin Abraham urges President Tinubu to learn from past mistakes in an open letter
According to a statement released by Linkage Assurance Plc, the company experienced a 16% increase in its gross written premium, reaching N12.98 billion in the 2022 financial year. This achievement is notable considering the challenging operating environment during that period. … Continue reading Linkage Assurance Plc reports 16% growth in gross written premium
The Osun State Government issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that it would take action to seal off filling stations in the state that are found to be hoarding petrol. The statement, signed by the governor’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, emphasized … Continue reading Osun state government threatens to seal off fuel stations engaging in petrol hoarding
The Edo State chapter of the Labour Party has expressed confidence in securing a significant number of local government areas in the upcoming local government elections. The party has also called on the Edo State Electoral Commission to ensure a … Continue reading Labour party in Edo state confident of winning local government elections
Adeleke Abiodun, a 40-year-old resident of Barnawa in Kaduna State, was presented before a Kaduna Magistrate Court on Tuesday on charges related to an alleged N2.5 million visa procurement scam. Abiodun faced accusations of criminal breach of trust and cheating. … Continue reading Man arraigned in Kaduna court for alleged N2.5 million visa procurement scam
A former soldier named Mohammed Dagana was brought before the Badagry Magistrate Court in Lagos State on Tuesday, facing charges of impersonating a military officer. The 31-year-old defendant, whose address was not disclosed, pleaded not guilty to the accusation of … Continue reading Former soldier faces impersonation charges in court
The House of Representatives has granted approval for the reimbursement of over N16 billion to the Borno State Government by the Federal Government. The reimbursement will be made through the issuance of promissory notes and bonds. The decision was reached … Continue reading House of rep approves N16.8 billion refund to Borno state
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has called upon President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is currently held by the Department of … Continue reading MASSOB appeals to Tinubu for the release of Nnamdi Kanu
The House of Representatives has given its approval for a significant financial adjustment regarding the National Assembly e-Library and Dashboard. In the Appropriation Act for the fiscal year 2022/2023, a sum of N255 million was allocated for the National Assembly … Continue reading House of rep approves N373m take off grant for NASS library trust fund
In a statement released shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration, the South-West Professional Youths Network has appealed to him to retain certain “outstanding” appointees from the previous administration of Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The group, led by Comrade … Continue reading Group urges Tinubu to retain ‘outstanding’ appointees of Buhari
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to focus on important matters rather than getting involved in trivial issues as he assumes his new role. Akeredolu emphasized that paying attention to frivolities could distract Tinubu’s administration … Continue reading Akeredolu urges Tinubu to prioritize important matters over frivolities
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has approved some of the world’s strictest laws targeting the LGBTQ community. The legislation includes provisions such as the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” which encompasses acts involving minors, HIV-positive individuals, and incest. The bill also … Continue reading Uganda’s president, Museveni, signs controversial anti-LGBTQ laws
During his inauguration on Monday in Abuja, Nigeria’s newly elected President Bola Tinubu expressed his intention to extend respect towards his opponents in the February 25 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Peter Obi. Tinubu emphasized that his victory does … Continue reading Nigeria’s President Tinubu vows respect for election opponents Abubakar and Obi
Rotimi Amaechi, the immediate past Minister of Transportation and an APC chieftain in Rivers State, was not in attendance at the inauguration ceremony of Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s 16th President at the Eagle Square in Abuja. Reports indicated that Tinubu … Continue reading Rotimi Amaechi absent at Tinubu’s inauguration, attends Alex Otti’s swearing-in as Abia governor
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