‘I’m embarrassed by timing of EFCC action on Osun govt account – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said he finds the timing of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s action on Osun state bank account embarrassing. According to President Tinubu, he was yet to be fully apprised of the facts that informed EFCC’s action, but “I feel compelled to intervene”. In a statement on X (Twitter), the […]
FEC approves N9.24bn life insurance cover for public servants
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday, approved N9.24 billion for the 2022/2023 Group Life Insurance Cover for Nigeria public servants. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting presided over by Vice President […]
Lionel Messi: The typewriter in Qatar World Cup
Messi, the typewriter!
Nigeria facing many challenges; I’ve done my best — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s size and population are contributory factors in many challenges facing the country, but in many areas, his administration is trying.
Petrol: NNPC slashes price for marketers to ease scarcity
. …Oil marketers promise compliance …End scarcity in one week — REPS …Marketers set up a committee to track product delivery, demand 60% of daily product allocation …Sign an agreement with FG to ensure the availability of the product By Udeme Akpan, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Ediri Ejoh & Obas Esiedesa, LAGOS The Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]
Atiku’s team, journalists, passengers stranded as Jos airport shuts down
The National Organising Secretary of the PDP, Umar Bature, security personnel working directly with the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as well as journalists were also stranded.
I’m working with other elder statesmen to enthrone new Nigeria – Obasanjo
According to the former president, Nigeria is currently at the crossroads in her political history and needs a leader with the right character and capacity to reposition the country.
‘Ayu must go’; no personal issue with Atiku, Wike insists
By Egufe Yafugborhi, Port Harcourt GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has said other that demanding that the North relinquishes Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairmanship to the South, he has no personal issue with Atiku Abubakar, the party’s presidential candidate. Wike said this while hosting political associates and Rivers Elders Council led by its […]
Atiku in Plateau; vows to restore peace, revamp economy
Presidential candidate of the people’s Democratic Party PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has promised to restore peace, and economic stability and build infrastructure to Plateau state if returned elected to the centre in 2023.
NDDC: Senate screens Lauretta Onochie, 14 others
By Henry Umoru, Abuja Senate has begun the screening of the nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari for the position of Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and 14 others for the board. The Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir(APC, Sokoto East) read the Executive Communication from President Buhari that the Upper Chamber do consider […]
Those who weaponised poverty behind buying of PVCs — PDP, LP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party have alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) weaponised poverty in the country and was behind buying of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from registered voters to engage in electoral malpractice in the 2023 general elections. Both PDP and LP made the allegations in reaction to […]
