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 […]
Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy Sparks Chaos as New President’s Unexpected Announcement Causes Nationwide Panic In a surprising turn of events, chaos erupted across Nigeria as the country’s newly inaugurated president, Bola Tinubu, made an impromptu statement during his inaugural speech, sending shockwaves throughout the nation. As he momentarily diverted his attention from the teleprompter, President Tinubu […]
Orji Kalu’s Intentions to Lead the Senate as Former Governor of Abia State Remain Unchanged Despite the preference of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee for Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for the positions of Senate President and Deputy Senate President respectively, Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, remains […]
Consolidated Petitions to Begin Definite Hearing Today, May 30 Former Minister of State for Employment, Festus Keyamo, made his first appearance in court on Tuesday during the ongoing sessions of the Presidential Election Petition Court. Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Spokesperson for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, appeared in his legal robe […]
In his farewell address as President, Muhammadu Buhari expressed his apologies to Nigerians for the difficult choices he made during his eight-year tenure that brought about pain and suffering. He also claimed that he is leaving Nigeria in a better state than when he assumed office in 2015. President Buhari expressed grief over the inability […]
“As our partnership with Nigeria continues to strengthen, I am excited about the prospect of harnessing even greater ideas and energy from the dynamic connection between our nations.” United States President Joe Biden expressed his commendation for Nigerians on the inauguration of Bola Tinubu as the new President. In a statement issued on Monday, President […]