President Bola Tinubu Set to Visit Ogun State and Meet Paramount Rulers on Thursday In a scheduled visit to Ogun State, President Bola Tinubu is expected to arrive on Thursday, July 29, subject to any unforeseen changes. Currently celebrating Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos State, President Tinubu will be heading to Abeokuta, where he will meet with […]
“It would only work if the bureaucratic hurdles were dismantled during its implementation,” she said. Germany Passes Immigration Law to Create New Job Opportunities for Nigerians and Other Nationals In a significant development, the German parliament recently approved an immigration law aimed at attracting more individuals from outside the European Union, including Nigerians, to work […]
President Bola Tinubu has traveled from Paris, France to London, United Kingdom following his participation in the summit for ‘A New Global Financing Pact’ hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The president’s official trip to France concluded on Friday, during which he made significant contributions at the summit. Initially scheduled to return to Abuja on […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu clarified that during his inauguration address on May 29, 2023, he did not mention the removal of petroleum subsidy. He made this statement while engaging with Nigerians residing in Paris, France, on Friday, following his attendance at the Summit on New Global Financing Pact. Addressing the issue of subsidy removal, President […]
In a news conference held in Asaba, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the immediate past Commissioner for Information in Delta State, spoke out against the smear campaigns targeted at the former Governor of the state, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. Aniagwu revealed that these campaigns were being sponsored by individuals who were vying for control over the state’s resources […]
Bill Gates, the Chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has announced a commitment of $7 billion to Africa over the next four years. The funds will be utilized to support routine immunization efforts in Nigeria and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, particularly in Northern Nigeria. Gates made the announcement during a meeting with […]
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State was absent from the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Friday, despite being served a subpoena through his lawyer. The tribunal had ordered the substituted service of the subpoena after an application by the People’s Redemption Party (PRP). The PRP counsel informed the tribunal that Mbah did not honor the […]
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State Commends President Bola Tinubu’s Efforts to Sanitize the Oil Sector Calabar, June 22, 2023 – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has praised President Bola Tinubu’s initiatives to cleanse Nigeria’s oil sector since assuming office approximately a month ago. During a statement delivered from his office in […]
FG, States, and LGs Share N2.84 Trillion in FAAC Allocation for the First Four Months of 2023 Nigeria’s Federal Government (FG), along with the 36 states and 774 local governments (LGs), received a total of N2.84 trillion as statutory allocation from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) during the period of January to April in […]
Digital Forensic Expert Reveals INEC’s Deletion of Presidential Election Results from BVAS Machines Abuja, June 22, 2023 – A digital forensic expert, Mr. Hitler Nwala, testified before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) today, shedding light on how the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) allegedly wiped off the results of the presidential election that took […]
In a significant development, a Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order demanding that the Department of State Services (DSS) and its Director General immediately allow the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to have unrestricted access to his legal team and family members. The order was […]
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has taken decisive action by dismissing all Chairmen, Board members, and Chief Executives of parastatals in the state. The announcement was made by Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, the Permanent Secretary, Administration and Finance, Office of the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, in a statement released to the […]
Fuel Subsidy: A Popular Benefit of Nigeria’s Oil Wealth According to Ordinary Nigerians President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy in Nigeria has sparked a contentious battle with far-reaching implications. During his inauguration on May 29, the 71-year-old president announced the complete removal of the subsidy, stating that it had disproportionately benefited the […]
Nigerian Immigration Services to Establish More Passport Offices in Lagos, Issues Warning Against Racketeering The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Services, Caroline Adepoju, announced on Sunday that additional passport offices would be established in Lagos state to accommodate the high population of Nigerians and passport applicants in the region. Adepoju also emphasized the […]
In a significant development, the Department of State Services (DSS) has officially confirmed that Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is now in their custody. This confirmation comes after speculation and rumors circulated about Emefiele’s arrest following his suspension by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, which cited an ongoing […]
Olisa Agbakoba, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), expressed his shock at the confirmation by the Department of State Services (DSS) that Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was in their custody. Agbakoba questioned the role of the DSS in Emefiele’s arrest, raising concerns about the […]
File photo of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. Court Upholds Wike’s Right to Defend Himself, Warns Against Breach of Fundamental Rights in PDP’s Suspension or Expulsion The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has the authority to suspend or expel former Rivers State Governor Nyesom […]
A file photo of NLC members protesting. Court Highlights Impact on Tertiary Institutions Following ASUU Strike as Reason for NLC and TUC’s Inability to Engage in Strike Action Amid Subsidy Removal The National Industrial Court has clarified that the Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), […]
Tinubu Vows to Revitalize Health Sector and Rebuild Public Trust Tinubu Appeals to Health Workers, Pledges to Revitalize the Health Sector and Restore Public Confidence President Bola Tinubu, in a meeting with leaders of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), a Nigeria Labour Congress affiliate, appealed to health workers to return to their duties. He […]
President Bola Tinubu Makes Key Appointments Within Days of Assuming Power Just four days after assuming the presidency, Bola Tinubu wasted no time in announcing his initial set of appointments. Among these notable appointments is Senator George Akume, the former Governor of Benue State, who has been chosen as the Secretary to the Government of […]