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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, Oct. 1, as a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Saturday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the occasion. He ...
The latest report by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has revealed a 14 percent decline in petrol importation for 2023. A total of 20.28 billion litres of premium motor spirit (PMS) were imported this year, down from 23.54 billion litres in 2022. This reduction of 3.25 billion litres follows the removal of fuel ...
In a decisive action against corruption, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board has suspended four senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) due to allegations of misconduct. This includes two officers linked to a viral video involving Idris Okuneye, commonly known as Bobrisky. In a statement released on Thursday, the Board ...
Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II publicly clashed on Thursday regarding Sanusi’s removal as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) during Jonathan’s presidency. Jonathan refuted claims that $49.8 billion went missing from the government’s accounts during his administration, asserting he never dismissed Sanusi for raising concerns about ...
The Federal Government has secured a $600,000 relief fund from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate aid efforts for victims of the recent devastating floods, alongside reforms in the health and agricultural sectors. The Foundation’s pledge includes the $600,000 for flood relief in Borno State, as well as a $5 million grant for ...
By Matthew Denis The embattled Former Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello has dragged the Economic and Financial Crime Commission to the Supreme Court over what he described as vendetta on Wednesday. The Former Governor who shunned the proceedings of the Federal High Court in Abuja scheduled for his arraignment on N80.2 billion money laundering ...
...Femi Falana denies having conversation with Bobrisky; demands retraction, apology from VDM ...VeryDarkMan denies defaming Falz’s father, Femi Falana By Seun Ibiyemi Following the bribery allegations raised against the Nigeria Correctional Service by Martins Vincent Otse known as VeryDarkMan, the Federal government through the Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed an unconditional ...
...Promises swift resolution of court petitions in her new role ...Presidency hails appointment as Tinubu’s continued commitment to The Senate has officially confirmed Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), making her second woman to hold the esteemed position. The confirmation followed a thorough screening process held at the Committee ...
…As pressure mounts for accountability within administration amid delivery scrutiny President Bola Tinubu is preparing to undertake a reshuffle of his cabinet, with sources confirming that the changes will be informed by a thorough assessment of ministerial performances over recent months. During a joint briefing at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, Special Adviser to the ...
...Demands immediate action on long-standing issues By Sodiq Adelakun The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Federal Government, threatening industrial action if critical demands remain unaddressed. This latest warning follows a prolonged period of unresolved issues affecting the nation’s public universities. In a statement released on Wednesday, ...
The Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has said that foreigners earning income in Nigeria will henceforth pay taxes under a proposed amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Bill, 2024. Onanuga said this while briefing State House correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the proposed NIMC bill was ...
…Graduates express frustration, demand action as job crisis deepens …Experts urge immediate action to avert social instability, as multinational exodus continues …Nigeria’s energy transition set to create 100,000 jobs By SodiqAdelakun As Nigeria grapples with an economic downturn, the demand for government intervention has intensified. With unemployment rates rising to 5.3 percent in the first ...
President Bola Tinubu has rejected a bill seeking to raise the retirement age of civil servants working in the national assembly. The bill aimed to increase the retirement age to 65 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first. In a letter on Tuesday read by Senate President GodswillAkpabio on the floor of the ...
...Decision to further tighten interest rate unanimous — Cardoso ...MPR hike will slow down investments, economic growth — Experts By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points on Tuesday, bringing the benchmark interest rate to 27.25 percent. This marks the fifth consecutive rate hike ...
Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), hosted a reception with Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), to highlight youth unemployment and hunger in Africa, on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly meetings, in New York City. The gathering convened philanthropists, entrepreneurs, change makers, ...
By Matthew Denis The President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has called on the federal government to remove fuel subsidies completely. Speaking during a 26-minute interview with Bloomberg Television in New York, Dangote highlighted the need for Nigeria to end its fuel subsidy system, which he argued is unsustainable for the ...
…It was not an election, but a transaction – Akpata decries voter apathy, vote-buying …Independent observer group raises concerns over election integrity …A blatant example of state capture – Obi condemns election outcome Controversy has continued to surround the Edo State gubernatorial election as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), Yiaga Africa and ...
…Assure Nigerians of commitment to good governance 150 new bills …Seek to boost national security The House of Representatives has reiterated its commitment to accelerating the passage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill and the Whistleblower Protection Bill. Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akin Rotimi, disclosed on Monday that the House is ...
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday commissioned a new block of classrooms and ICT centre projects worth 260 million naira in Awo, Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State. Speaking during the commissioning, facilitated by Bamidele Salam, the lawmaker representing Ede South/Ede North/Egbedore and Ejigbo federal constituency, the governor emphasised that the ...
...Calls for immediate sack of EFCC Chair, Olukoyede The Kogi State House of Assembly has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of an alleged assassination on Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and the immediate past Governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The legislators, during plenary in Lokoja, the state ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State government has officially launched the E-Call Up System to manage truck movements and reduce traffic congestion in the Lekki-Epe Free Trade Zone corridor. The initiative was unveiled on Monday, September 23, 2024, and is designed to optimise logistics operations in the region. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced the ...
The United Bank of Africa (UBA) has solidified its position as a leading financial institution, not just in Nigeria, but across the African continent and beyond. With its tagline “One Brand, Global Influence,” the financial institution has continued to demonstrate a commitment to providing innovative financial solutions to individuals and businesses alike. For 75 years, ...
…Announce authentic results from polling units to avert crisis – PDP warns APC, INEC …PDP backs Fintiri, alleges manipulation of result …AAC condemns INEC’s conduct, calls for mass protests By Our Correspondent The Edo State governorship election has taken a dramatic turn as the opposition parties cry foul over the declaration of Okpebholo as the ...
