Angry protesters stormed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office on Friday, chanting and insisting that the upcoming election must proceed. Despite heavy rainfall, the demonstrators set up canopies, sang, drummed, and blocked part of the road. The protest followed an earlier confrontation between the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Rivers State […]
Ex-Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello An Abuja High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has summoned former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for arraignment on October 24. Bello, alongside Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, faces 16 new charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Previously declared wanted after an arrest warrant was […]
Femi Falana, SAN Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to take action against the Italian firm Maire Tecnimont SPA and Saipem Nigeria Limited for allegedly breaching a $2.9 billion contract for the repairs of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. Falana accused Saipem […]
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa YahayaGombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has established a high-level negotiation team to engage with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), Gombe […]
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Olawale Edun The Federal Government has introduced tax exemptions on critical energy products and infrastructure, alongside fiscal incentives for the upstream and downstream oil and gas sectors. This move, according to the government, is part of its “determined efforts to boost the nation’s upstream and downstream […]
Shettima departed the country under the directive of President Bola Tinubu. VP Shettima Departs Abuja For US To Attend 79th UNGA Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In a statement released on Sunday by Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior […]
The CBN announced that it would maintain its Ways and Means Advances to the Federal Government at a 5 percent limit for the 2024-2025 fiscal years, in contrast to a bill passed by the National Assembly. The Central Bank of Nigeria has provided clarifications regarding the “Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for […]
Ahead of Saturday’s scheduled governorship election in Edo State, former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called for peace and urged state institutions involved in the process to ensure a level playing field for a free and fair election. In a statement released on Thursday by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan emphasized the critical […]
The Federal Government announced on Friday that petrol supply from the Dangote Refinery will begin tomorrow, following an agreement on pricing and supply between both parties. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) will serve as the sole off-taker of petrol from the refinery, while other marketers will obtain the product through NNPC. Speaking in […]
House of Representatives The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has accused the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) of squandering approximately N10 billion on registering two companies for the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST), only for the companies to collapse a year after their incorporation. The committee also directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) […]
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Niger State Government and the families affected by Sunday’s tragic fuel tanker explosion on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai road in Niger State, which claimed the lives of 48 people and numerous livestock. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) has rewarded Mr. Auwal Dankode, a staff member who found and returned $10,000 while cleaning an aircraft in Kano. Dankode, assigned to clean EgyptAir’s MS 878, discovered the money on seat 25H and promptly handed it over to the airline’s station manager. The Group Managing Director of […]
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) faced criticism on Saturday over the appointment of a caretaker committee for the Ekiti State chapter of the party. On Friday, the NWC, through a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, announced a 19-member caretaker committee for Ekiti […]
Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, has described President Bola Tinubu as a bold and skillful politician who navigated Nigeria’s political landscape to secure the presidency despite strong opposition. In an interview with the Nigerian Tribune, Lamido, a chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said Tinubu effectively manipulated the political system to his […]
Abdul Samad Rabiu Dealers Thwarted BUA’s N3,500/Bag Cement Policy, Chairman Laments BUA Cement Chairman, AbdulSamad Rabiu, expressed frustration over the company’s attempt last year to offer cement at N3,500 per bag, a policy undermined by cement dealers. Speaking at the company’s 8th Annual General Meeting in Abuja, Rabiu revealed that despite selling over a million […]
Atiku Abubakar The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned a threat made by a Canada-based woman, Amaka Sunnberger, against Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent. In a video clip that began trending online on Tuesday, the woman was heard making anti-Yoruba and Benin remarks during a live virtual TikTok […]
In the 25 years since Nigeria’s return to democracy, the 1999 Constitution has undergone five amendments, with billions of naira spent on the process. This has sparked concerns about the efficiency and effectiveness of constitutional amendments in the country. The amendment process has become a recurring event in Nigeria, often accompanied by significant anticipation, yet […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted permits to Golden Penny Power Limited, MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Havenhill Synergy, and others for mini-grid electricity generation. In the first quarter of 2024, NERC issued nine new off-grid generation licenses with a total capacity of 109.69 megawatts, along with three new trading licenses. According to […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). According to a statement from presidential spokesman Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Engr. Jennifer Adighije has been named the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. Other members of the management team include Engr. Abdullahi Kassim as Executive Director […]
The state government accused the Chinese company of backing out of earlier discussions aimed at an amicable resolution of the case. A file photo of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun. Twitter/@dabiodunMFR On Thursday, the Ogun State Government criticized the process that led to the provisional seizure of three Nigerian-owned aircraft in France by the Judicial […]