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FG pays out N330bn cash transfers to poor Nigerians — Edun

FG pays out N330bn cash transfers to poor Nigerians — Edun

…Says to be provisioned in annual budgets By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The federal government has paid poor Nigerians the sum of N330 billion in cash transfers through the National Social Safety-net Coordinating Office. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed this while briefing the press, in Abuja, […]

Ezekwesili calls for homegrown governance systems

Ezekwesili calls for homegrown governance systems

By Nnasom David Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, Founder of #FixPolitics, has called on African leaders to develop governance systems rooted in local realities as the Africa Conference 2025 approaches. The two-day event is scheduled for October 2–3 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, with virtual access via Zoom and a live broadcast on […]

2027: El-Rufai right on power shift, Obi remains rallying point — Obidient Leader

2027: El-Rufai right on power shift, Obi remains rallying point — Obidient Leader

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Leader of the Obidient Movement in the South East, Dr Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, has defended former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, against criticisms following his call for South East residents to take part in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). He said El-Rufai’s stance on zoning the presidency to […]

Judge returns Lagos land forgery case to CJ

Judge returns Lagos land forgery case to CJ

By Okikiola Lateef A Lagos State High Court vacation judge, Justice Akinwunmi Idowu, has returned the case file of alleged forgery and illegal occupation brought against a firm, Al-Trade Agencies Limited, and two others, back to the Chief Judge for reassignment. The case involves Julius Eshiet and Alabi Collins of the Federal Ministry of Housing […]

Alleged drug trafficking: Saudi Arabia frees 3 Nigerian pilgrims

Alleged drug trafficking: Saudi Arabia frees 3 Nigerian pilgrims

Saudi Arabia’s Anti-Drug Authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims, who were detained in Jeddah since last month, following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking, which was masterminded by a drug syndicate operating at the Kano airport.

NANS lauds management of Ogun Osun River Basin Development Authority

NANS lauds management of Ogun Osun River Basin Development Authority

National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has commended the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun Osun River Basin Development Authority, Engr. Adedeji Ashiru, for steering the ship of the agency in the right direction, saying he has repositioned the agency since he took over.

CAP Plc, NABTEB push painting as viable career for Nigerian youths

CAP Plc, NABTEB push painting as viable career for Nigerian youths

By Joy Aliyu Paints and coatings manufacturer, Chemical and Allied Products Plc, has said Nigerian youths can consider painting as a career path in the face of current economic hardship. The firm, which partnered with the National Business and Technical Examination Board, NABTEB, also reaffirmed commitment to empowering painters and advancing vocational excellence. Speaking at […]

PCRC urges govts to intensively engage communities in security design, implementation

PCRC urges govts to intensively engage communities in security design, implementation

Against the backdrop of insecurity in the country, the Federal and State Governments have been urged to deliberately and intensively engage community folks in security designs and implementations to give them a sense of belonging and reasons for collaboration. Rising from a two-day PCRC Monitoring Unit National Workshop titled “Collective Security and Community Synergy” in […]