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President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2024 budget, aptly named “Renewed Hope,” into law, injecting a vital N100 billion into the school feeding program. This significant allocation aims to tackle both hunger and education challenges, encouraging school attendance and potentially reducing the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Tinubu highlighted the strategic shift in the […]
A fiery scene of tragedy unfolded in central Liberia, where a tanker truck carrying gasoline crashed and exploded, claiming the lives of over 40 people, a grim estimate that continues to rise. The tanker tipped into a ditch near Totota, a town roughly 130 kilometers from the capital Monrovia, leaving behind a trail of devastation […]
Outraged by the Christmas Eve massacre in Plateau State, the Northern Caucus of the House of Representatives has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the killings. Over 150 lives were lost as assailants stormed communities, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. In a strongly worded statement signed by their Chairman, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the […]
A pall of grief has descended upon Ondo State following the sudden passing of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the early hours of Wednesday. To honor his legacy and contributions, the newly sworn-in Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared a three-day mourning period throughout the state. During this time, the national flag will fly at half-mast on […]
The Presidency has revealed the companies that will be participating in the 50 per cent slash of inter-state transport fares approved by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, on Wednesday, approved the reduction as well as free train rides for Nigerians starting Thursday, December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated the commitment of his administration to scale up funding to build capacity of Artisans, and Tradesmen in the state. Speaking at the 14th Tradesmen and Artisans Day with the theme Collaboration and Networking: the Path to Artisanal Growth and Development.” Governor Sanwo-Olu said that the event is designed […]
In a dramatic turn of events, the Rivers State House of Assembly has withdrawn its impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The lawmakers, bowing to pressure from President Bola Tinubu, cited respect for the President’s recent peace deal between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, as the reason for their decision. This sudden retreat follows […]
Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, just arrived at the National Assembly complex, ready to step into his new role as Senator for Plateau South. He’ll be replacing Napoleon Bali, whose seat he secured after a court victory. Adding weight to the occasion, Lalong received a distinguished escort: none other than Abdullahi Umar […]
The fate of Kano’s governorship hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court gears up to hear the appeal on Thursday, December 21st. Both sides, armed with legal weapons, are ready to make their case before the highest court in the land. Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and his All Progressives Congress (APC) will face off […]
President Tinubu has directed all impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Fubara by the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule to be dropped with immediate effect. This follows the meeting with the governor and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), today in Aso Rock. […]
