Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has denied engaging a private negotiator in efforts to secure the release of hundreds of students abducted in the state earlier this week. Muhammad Shehu, spokesman for the governor, labelled the reports as ” mischievous and false.” He insisted …
Read More »Economic Challenges: ‘I Feel For President Tinubu’— AfDB President, Adesina
President Bola Tinubu and AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina … Warns against Taking Commercial Loans, Issuing Euro Bonds The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, said he is sympathising with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government over the economic challenges and has pledged $1.8bn in budget and other support. …
Read More »Expatriate Levy Suspension: NEFGAD Warns Against Recurring Policy Summersault Of Tinubu’s Appointees
NEFGA Head, Dr Akingunola Omoniyi and Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo The recent suspension of the expatriate levy imposed on employers have excited a procurement advocacy group, the Network for The Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development (NEFGAD), but the group is warning against recurring policy summersault of the …
Read More »Nigerians React As Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Cameroonian Opponent Ngannou In Second Round
Anthony Joshua Vs Francis Ngannou Anthony Joshua had one of the most intriguing performances of his career when he knocked out Francis Ngannou with a devastating second-round punch in Saudi Arabia. Joshua took down the Cameroonian and the former UFC heavyweight champion three times in the match, unlike Tyson Fury …
Read More »Go after coup mongers, FG orders intelligence agency
The Federal Government has ordered the Defence Intelligence Agency to go after those calling for a military takeover in the country. Specifically issuing the order was the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle who called the coup mongers criminals and enemies of democracy who should be brought …
Read More »I Will Prioritise Your Welfare, Protect Your Rights — Tinubu Tells Nigerian Women On International Women’s Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate the 2024 International Women’s Day, President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigerian women as the bedrock of the nation’s progress. Tinubu, in a statement shared on his X page on Friday, acknowledged the indispensable role of women …
Read More »Fines on broadcast stations: NBC moves to Appeal Court
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) The National Broadcasting Commission has lodged an appeal against the decision of a Federal High Court which affirms it cannot impose fines on radio and television stations. The NBC through its lead counsel, Mr. Babajide Koku (SAN), asked the appellate court to set aside the verdict …
Read More »CBN Records Upsurge In Dollar Inflow As Remittances Quadruple To $1.3bn
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded a significant increase in foreign exchange inflow into the economy in February 2024, with marked increments in remittance payments by Nigerians overseas and purchases of naira assets by foreign portfolio investors. The Bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, confirmed …
Read More »MC Oluomo’s Aide Dies In Car Crash In Lagos
TOOAN Chairman, Akintoye Benson, The chairman of the Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria (TOOAN) Zone H, Lagos State, Akintoye Benson, has reportedly died in a car crash on the Third Mainland Bridge. According to reports, Benson, died on Thursday. Until his death, Benson was an aide to the …
Read More »I used to perform for N200 before Olamide helped me – Portable
Portable Controversial street hop musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has revealed that he used to perform at shows as low as two hundred naira before Olamide helped his career. Portable expressed gratitude to Olamide on TikTok, while acknowledging him for turning his life around. Reflecting on his journey …
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