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One of the frontline governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure, is dead. Before his untimely demise, Akintelure had raised concerns about both direct and indirect threats to his life. He had expressed hope that the situation would improve over time but sadly, it escalated as the APC governorship primary election […]
In a significant move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s infrastructure funding shortfall of $25 billion annually, President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the establishment of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund. This transformative initiative, announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following today’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marks […]
Following the successful rescue operation of kidnapped schoolchildren from Kuriga village in Kaduna State, the Federal Government has unequivocally stated that no ransom was paid for their release. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by […]
In response to the prevailing economic challenges faced by Nigerians, the Bank of Industry (BOI) has introduced a palliative food programme aimed at providing relief to the populace. Recently inaugurated by the Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, at the BOI headquarters in Lagos, this initiative underscores the government’s commitment to supporting […]
It has been revealed that the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has spent about N15bn on food intervention programme with beneficiaries across Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Sunday, the food intervention programme which was launched in Kano on Saturday is being spearheaded by his foundation, Aliko Dangote Foundation. The intervention will […]
One of the Binance executives detained in Nigeria on allegations of tax evasion and other offences, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has reportedly escaped from custody. Anjarwalla, 38, reportedly escaped from the Abuja guest house, where he and his colleague were detained. He allegedly seized an opportunity provided during Ramadan prayers. Despite Nigerian authorities holding his British passport, […]
The Osun State Government, on Sunday, announced its decision to set up a Cybercrime Action Committee to get the spread of fake news in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Public Engagement, Kolapo Alimi, in a statement on Sunday, said “The step becomes necessary to sanitise the governance space and ensure that politicking and […]
The Sokoto Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought charges against Ibrahim Isah in a case of criminal breach of trust to the tune of N7,110,000.00. According to a statement by the EFCC via X on Monday, Isah was arraigned before Justice Bashar Tambuwal of the Sokoto State High Court on a […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday ruled against Governor Siminalayi Fubara to enact the Rivers State House of Assembly, RSHA, Service Commission Law. The House ruled against Fubara after convening an impromptu sitting. This is the second time the state lawmakers will override Fubara’s assent on bills. In January, the House ruled against […]
A former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba said the Labour Party was formed to promote the interests of the Nigerian workers and pensioners. According to him, the Labour Party was formed by the NLC as a platform for members of the union to exercise and defend their rights. This was contrary to […]
