During a retreat held by the Ministry of Finance in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state on Wednesday, Minister Wale Edun announced President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s decision to reintroduce direct cash transfers aimed at aiding 12 million Nigerians amidst the prevailing hardship in the country. Originally designed to assist 3 million citizens, the project’s scope has been […]
File photo combo of bags of cement Nigerian Cement Manufacturers Commit to Price Reduction, With Federal Government Intervention Cement manufacturers in Nigeria have pledged to lower the price of their product, targeting a range between N7,000 and N8,000 per 50kg bag, varying by location nationwide. This agreement, struck between the manufacturers and the Federal […]
File photo of EFCC operatives Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, a cleric, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for purportedly swindling church members and others through fake grants purportedly from the Ford Foundation, amounting to N1,319,040,274.31. Confirming the arrest in a statement issued on Monday, the EFCC stated that the General […]
The palace conveyed that despite his diagnosis, the king maintains an optimistic outlook and eagerly anticipates resuming his complete public responsibilities at the earliest opportunity . According to Buckingham Palace, King Charles III has recently been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has commenced treatment. This news comes just a week after his discharge […]
President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive steps to curb expenses by implementing a 60% reduction in official entourages during both local and international travels. The announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, during a briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Ngelale explained […]
Betta Edu and her predecessor face scrutiny over questionable financial transactions within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Nigeria’s president took swift action on Monday, suspending the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, due to the use of a private bank account for financial transactions related to the government’s social welfare program. […]
Amidst pressure from organized labor, there are signals that the Federal Government (FG) plans to resort to borrowing to implement its salary increase for federal workers in 2024. The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has disclosed details in the 2024 FG budget, attributing the escalating deficit to factors such as salary review. The estimated […]
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has officially initiated legal proceedings against Muhuyi Magaji, the Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Graft Commission. The CCB has filed a comprehensive 10-count charge against Magaji before the esteemed Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja, as disclosed in a statement by Veronica Kato, the Head of Press at CCB, […]
In a significant revelation, former President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed that he had contemplated the relocation of his mother to Abuja had Governor Douye Diri, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), lost in the Bayelsa election. The revelation came to light during Jonathan’s visit to Diri in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, on […]
Nigeria, a nation of over 200 million people, is often celebrated for its rich cultural diversity and abundant natural resources. However, beneath the surface, Nigeria faces a slew of pressing social issues that have significant implications for the well-being of its citizens and the overall development of the country. Four of the most critical challenges […]
Nigerian comedian and skitmaker, Adebowale Adedeyo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, joined a group of fellow Nigerians in a gathering at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos on Friday. They came together to commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred during the #EndSARS protest on October 20, 2020. Notably, the event took […]
PDP Lagos Gubernatorial Candidate, Dr. Abdulazeez Adediran (Jandor), Appeals Election Tribunal’s Verdict Dr. Abdulazeez Adediran, also known as Jandor and the PDP’s gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, has announced his appeal against the judgment of the Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal that affirmed the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This announcement was made through a […]
EFCC Arrests Two Alleged Internet Fraudsters at Skales’ Residence The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended two suspected internet fraudsters at the home of the renowned Nigerian singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, widely known as Skales. The EFCC disclosed this development on Tuesday through an official statement, identifying the two […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, technology is becoming an indispensable ally, especially in the management of chronic diseases like diabetes. While the benefits of diabetes technology are evident, accessibility and affordability remain major roadblocks, particularly in Africa. In this blog, we explore these challenges and outline potential solutions to ensure that innovations in diabetes […]
Until recently, various cities in Nigeria have witnessed protests led primarily by the nation’s youth, who have been fervently advocating for justice on behalf of the Peace coroner. On Friday, residents of Abuja gathered at the Unity Fountain to hold a candlelight procession in memory of the late singer Mohbad. The talented artist, born in […]
PDP and Atiku’s Team Praise US Court Decision to Reveal Tinubu’s Academic Records In response to a recent ruling by the United States District Court, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Atiku Abubakar’s legal team have lauded the decision to unveil President Bola Tinubu’s academic records from Chicago State University. The ruling All Progressives Congress […]
The Lagos State Police Command has announced its intention to potentially exhume the body of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, to conduct an autopsy in order to assist with the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Mohbad, aged 27, tragically passed away on a Tuesday, and since then, the cause […]
President Bola Tinubu has made a heartfelt appeal to organized labor, urging them to grant him more time to address their grievances instead of resorting to industrial action. The plea was revealed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, after he and his leadership team briefed the president on their engagement with […]
UNILAG Implements Significant Tuition Fee Hike for Undergraduates In a major development, the management of the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced a substantial increase in tuition fees for undergraduate students, effective immediately. According to a statement released by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) UNILAG branch on July 20, 2023, the […]
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 […]