President Bola Tinubu
14 Sep
Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria is in a crisis with 38m
14 Sep
The US. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr. says his country wants Nigeria to have a bigger role and voice in world affairs because both countries share same values. The ambassador said he was committed to strengthening collaboration in areas old and new. Mills said this during his welcome reception hosted by the U.S.…
14 Sep
The Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa has confirmed the killing of a notorious bandits’ leader, Kachalla Halilu and scores of other bandits in the ongoing operations in Zamfara. The Defense Chief confirmed the development during a visit to Gov. Dauda Lawal in Government House, Gusau on Friday. He said Halilu and a score…
12 Sep
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the latest report on the country’s trade balance by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the report, Nigeria recorded another trade surplus in the second quarter of 2024, hitting N6.95 trillion, which is 6.60 per cent higher than the N6.52 trillion surplus recorded in the first quarter. The…
12 Sep
The Niger State Government has announced that it has not yet finalized plans to implement the new national minimum wage of N70,000 for workers, amid the current economic challenges and rising prices of goods. While reaffirming its commitment to the wage increase, the government stated that payment will begin "once the necessary template is finalized…
11 Sep
The recently issued 500 million dollars Federal Government (FGN) bond has recorded a subscription of 900 million dollars, indicating an over subscription to the tune of 400 million dollars. This is according to a statement by Mr. Mohammed Manga, Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. Manga said that in…
11 Sep
President Bola Tinubu has expressed the commitment of the Federal Government to enhance the independence of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAuGF) for effective service delivery. Tinubu, who was represented by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said this on Wednesday in Abuja, at the public presentation…
10 Sep
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has criticized Dr Rabi’u Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), for condemning the Federal Government’s method of distributing palliatives to the needy. In a statement, APC Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, said the Federal Government was committed to reducing hunger in the country, but…
10 Sep
Gov. Dapo Abiodun’s administration will make available 100 brand new 18-seater Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for the use of transporters in the state, an official disclosed on Monday. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, said in a statement that Abiodun announced this at a meeting with transport unions on how to ensure fair…
9 Sep
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps to alleviate the economic hardship unleashed on Nigerians due to the recent hike in pump price of petrol. READ ALSO:Kaduna pensioners to benefit from health insurance scheme Chief Godwin Abumis, National President of NUP, made the…
9 Sep
President Bola Tinubu on Monday condoled with the government and people of Niger over the petrol tanker explosion in the state on Sunday, which claimed the lives of 48 people and livestock. According to the Niger Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), many people were injured in the accident, which…
7 Sep
Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Environment, lamented that vehicular emissions are the greatest contributor to air pollution in Nigeria. He made this statement in Abuja on Saturday, commemorating the 2024 International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed annually on September 7. “Like most parts of the world, vehicular emissions are the…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a major inquiry into widespread consumer complaints against leading players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. The Director, Corporate Affairs of the FCCPC, Ondaje Ijagwu, made this known on Sunday in a statement on the official X account of the commission. The inquisitions, which…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, upon his return from Brazil, for smuggling 700 grams of cocaine concealed in his stomach. The arrest was made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy,…
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Retired civil servants, otherwise known as ‘senior citizens,’ are advising workers still in service to start preparing for retirement immediately upon receiving their appointment from the government. Some of them have lamented the struggle after leaving the service, and some believe that the contributory pension scheme should be stopped so they can focus on their…
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Badan Enterprises Ltd, owner of 500 acres of land, has dragged Dangote Sugar Company, the Nasarawa State government, and Awe Local Government Area to court over non-payment of compensation for land ceded to Dangote Sugar Company. Black Peak Chamber, counsel to the plaintiff in the suit at the State High Court, disclosed that the plaintiff…
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The French embassy's physical health experts have emphasized the importance of regular exercise and a balanced diet as essential components for enhancing cardiovascular health and promoting overall well-being. They noted that engaging in frequent physical activity not only strengthens the heart but also improves blood circulation and reduces the risk of heart disease. This call…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has decried the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for denying discussions with Senator Ned Nwoko regarding the Okpai Independent Power Project (IPP). Speaking at a press conference on Sunday in Abuja, the group's national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, described the governor’s statement as a deliberate attempt…
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Some residents of Kajola town in Oke Ero Local Government, Kwara State, have threatened legal action against the state government for allegedly installing a monarch who is standing trial. The newly crowned monarch was dragged to a magistrate court in March by some princes and ruling houses for allegedly parading himself wrongly as the Edemorun…
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President Bola Tinubu has again restated his administration's unflinching determination to root out all forms of security threats and violent crimes in Nigeria. He also reiterated his resolve to stabilize the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and contribute to peace in Africa in his capacity as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads…
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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the successful hosting of the 2nd African Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja. Mr. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, gave the commendation during the competition’s closing ceremony at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja on Saturday night. He said the military had…
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Elon Musk has again asked a US court to stop ChatGPT-maker OpenAI from converting into a for-profit enterprise, CNBC reported Saturday. Attorneys representing the billionaire and his AI startup, xAI, filed the injunction Friday, the financial news site reported. The injunction also requests that OpenAI be stopped from allegedly barring its investors from funding competing…