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SubscribeReject Tinubu’s $24bn loan request, SERAP tells NASS
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the National Assembly to reject President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s request to borrow $24 billion…
I introduced EBOCAB to checkmate crime, harassment – Governor Nwifuru
By Jeff Agbodo ABAKALIKI- GOVERNOR Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has launched a digitally enabled cab system to checkmate kidnapping, robbery and harassment allegedly carried out by some motorcyclists and tricyclists in the state. He said the essence of the EBOCAB is to render a comfortable and regulated taxi service to the people of the […]
Toothless Man Utd suffer defeat in Malaysia friendly
Ruben Amorim’s side, who finished 15th in the Premier League for their worst season since 1974, looked lethargic and devoid of ideas in the heat.
Why we are engaging young people in anti-corruption war – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says young people are being engaged in the anti-corruption war to equip them with knowledge and empowerment against the temptations of corruption. The ICPC Resident Anti-corruption Commissioner in Osun, Mr Yusuf Olatunji, made the remarks on Wednesday in Osogbo at the maiden edition of anti-corruption […]
Ground Rent: Abuja residents not paying taxes my greatest challenge – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday lamented the refusal of some property owners in the territory to fulfil their financial obligation of ground rent payment, describing it as his greatest challenge since he assumed office less than two years ago.
10 countries with the most educated population
Globally, different countries at different development levels are broadening the range of education attained by the population.
Alleged fraud: Ex-bank director narrates how he wrote off $2.3m Arik Air debt
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — A former Group Executive Director of Union Bank Plc, Mr. Austine Obigwe, on Wednesday told a Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja how he wrote off a $2.3 million debt owed to his private firm, Staal, by embattled airline, Arik Air. Obigwe, who testified as the second prosecution […]
Reps probe rot in Nigerian missions in U.S., decry neglect
By Gift Chapi-Odekina The House of Representatives has ordered an immediate investigation into the deteriorating state of Nigerian diplomatic missions in the United States, describing the condition of the facilities and operations as “a national embarrassment” and “a threat to Nigeria’s international image.” This decision followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the […]
Police apprehend suspected MASSOB member in Anambra
The Police in Anambra has arrested a suspected member of the proscribed Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) in Nnewi area of the state. This is contained in a statement by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s Public Relations Officer in the state on Wednesday in Awka. He said that items recovered […]
Musk ‘disappointed’ by Trump mega-bill
Musk announced in late April he was stepping back from government to run his companies again.
More woes for PDP, LP as two reps defect to APC
Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffered fresh setbacks on Wednesday as two members of the House of Representatives, Okolie Lawrence and Akingbaso Olanrewaju…
Nigeria’s wildlife protection bill passes third reading
The Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024 has successfully passed its final and third reading in the House of Representatives in Nigeria and is now set to be sent to the Senate for concurrence.
Tinubu appoints governing council members for federal institutions
President Bola Tinubu has appointed additional people to fill vacancies in the governing councils of some federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
Amaechi at 60: He’s a golden fish, an asset to my govt – Buhari
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — FORMER President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, former Governor of Rivers State, and transport minister for the two terms of his administration on the attainment of the milestone of 60 years. The former president described Governor Amaechi as a “golden fish,” an asset to his administration. Buhari in […]
Gov Okpebholo offers Amnesty to cultists, holders of illegal arms in Edo
Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo has announced a restitution window for cultists and those in possession of illegal arms in the state, offering them amnesty if they surrender voluntarily. This is contained in a statement issued by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in Benin on Wednesday. According to the statement, the […]
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