Tinubu Highlights Education as Catalyst for Economic Growth at FUTO Convocation President Bola Tinubu underscored the critical role of quality education in driving Nigeria’s economic development during the 36th Convocation of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), on Saturday. Represented by Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Tinubu reaffirmed his […]
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Senate Conducts Closed-Door Screening of Oluyede, Confirmation Expected
Senate Screens Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Behind Closed Doors, Confirmation Expected Today The Senate has conducted a closed-door screening of the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, for his appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The screening, held on Wednesday, comes with strong indications […]
Protesters Storm Rivers Electoral Commission, Demand Election Goes Ahead
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 […]
Court Summons Yahaya Bello Over Alleged ₦110bn Fraud
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 […]
Falana Calls for Investigation into $2.9bn Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna Refinery Repair Contracts
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 Unveils Negotiation Team to Address ASUU, NASU Strike
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 […]
The Federal Government eliminates VAT on diesel, cooking gas, and other essential items.
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 […]
Vice President Shettima Departs Abuja for the United States to Attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly
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 […]
CBN Addresses Controversy Surrounding Policy Document
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 […]
Edo Gubernatorial Election: Jonathan Calls for Peace, Urges INEC and Security Agencies to Stay Neutral
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 […]
FG and Dangote Reach Agreement on Petrol Supply, Distribution to Begin Tomorrow
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 […]
Reps Committee Accuses BPE of Wasting N10bn on Company Registrations for NIPOST
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) […]
Tinubu Offers Condolences to Government and Families of Victims in Niger Fuel Tanker Explosion
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 […]
NAHCO Staff Honored for Returning $10,000 Found on Aircraft
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 […]
Fayose’s Supporters Criticize Ekiti PDP Caretaker Committee
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 […]
“Lamido explains how Tinubu defied the odds to become president”
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 […]
Why Cement Prices Are So High, Explains BUA CEO
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 Denounces Canadian-Nigerian’s Threat to Poison Yoruba and Benin Communities
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 […]
Constitution: Five Amendments in 25 Years, Billions Spent on Recurring Jamboree
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 […]
MTN and other companies receive permits to generate electricity
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 […]