As the world continues to work towards zero hunger, good health, and well-being, the Sterling One Foundation has thrown its weight behind Community Pot, a social impact project focused on tackling infant malnutrition by providing healthy and sustainable diets. The project, which aims to feed at least 1,000 children …
Read More »Nigeria in trouble, exceeding borrowing limits – Budget Office
Director General Budget Office of the Federation has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s borrowing plan, saying the nation was fast exceeding its limited borrowing space. Akabueze spoke Wednesday at the induction of newly elected lawmakers of the 10th National Assembly, at the International Conference Centre (ICC) Abuja. His concerns …
Read More »Dangote Refinery makes Nigeria attractive to investors — LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said that the collaboration between the Federal Government and Dangote Refinery presents Nigeria as an attractive investment destination for local and foreign investors. In a statement on the upcoming inauguration of the 650,000 barrels per day refinery, Director General, LCCI, Dr. Chinyere …
Read More »BREAKING: Supreme Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s case to Sept 14
Nnamdi Kanu The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing in the suit filed by the Indigenous People of Biafra for the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to September 14. We had on November 3, 2022, reported that IPOB filed a suit at the apex court against the verdict …
Read More »Tinubu reveals heart-to-heart conversation with Pa Fasoranti in Akure
File Photo: Pa Fasoranti blessing Tinubu’s presidential ambition President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed the heart-to-heart discussion he had with the leader of pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, Ondo State. Tinubu revealed the discussion in a statement to celebrate the Nigerian nationalist who clocks 97 today. …
Read More »Court dismisses Anambra’s suit challenging EFCC’s power to probe its finances
Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra Governor A Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has dismissed a suit filed by the Anambra State Government challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s power to investigate its finances, describing it as factually and forensically lacking in merit. The State government had …
Read More »Atiku’s Petition Adjourned To May 18 As INEC, Tinubu Yet To State Position On Live Coverage Of Court Sittings
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has adjourned to May 18 for continuation of the pre-hearing session of the People’s Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s case against the Independent National Electoral Commission, President-elect Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC. Atiku wants the court to nullify the election victory …
Read More »CBN Debunks Claim That BVN Expires After Ten Years, Says It Lasts For A Lifetime
Central Bank of Nigeria Headquarters The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked claims that the duration of Bank Verification Number (BVN) is for ten years. This refutal is coming after several reports (not THE WHISTLER) suggested that the BVN has a limited timeframe of validation before expiration. The apex bank, …
Read More »‘Osun People Have Been Freed’ — Davido Reacts To Uncle’s Supreme Court Victory
Afrobeats singer, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, has reacted to the ruling of the Supreme Court affirming his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, as winner of the July 16, 2022 governorship election in Osun State. Reacting via his Instagram story on Tuesday, the singer said the people of Osun have been freed. “It has …
Read More »Transcorp Group emerges preferred bidder for Abuja DisCo
.As Vice President Osinbajo inaugurates AFAM 3 Fast Power Project THE Federal government, yesterday, disclosed that the Transcorp Group has emerged as the preferred bidder for the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC. The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, disclosed this while speaking at the inauguration of the 240 megawatts, …
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