Nigeria’s cabinet ministers have held emergency meetings over the economy and food prices as the government comes under pressure over the fallout from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms. Protests broke out on Monday in northern Niger state where demonstrators, mostly women and youths, blocked a major road in the state capital Minna to demand help … [Read more…]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has reiterated his commitment towards ensuring speedy completion of the Abakaliki ring road project. He gave the assurance when he received a delegation from Federal Ministry of Finance; Islamic Development Bank and African Development Bank Supervising Mission to Abakaliki Ring Road Project. The Governor said the … [Read more…]
The Senate has adjourned the quizzing of service chiefs over insecurity to February 13, 2024, to accommodate everyone involved in the management of security in the country. The security chiefs, who were present at the Senate chamber were billed to address the lawmaker on rising insecurity in the country today but the decision to widen … [Read more…]
…Says Without Political Will, Inaugurated Attack Helicopters Won’t Help Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has been called upon to back up their recent acquisition of military hardware with commensurate legal and political instruments by designating attackers of sleepy Middlebelt communities as terrorists. Chima Christian, the Executive Director of Africa’s Morning Centre For Public Policy … [Read more…]
Ondo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps has intercepted some trucks loaded with arms and other dangerous weapons and charms from entering the state from the northern part of the country. Amotekun nabbed the suspects during operations that took place in three local government areas of the state.Parading the suspects in Akure, the state capital, … [Read more…]
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Yemi Cardoso, yesterday told members of the House of Representatives, that the task of stabilising the naira is the responsibility of all Nigerians. He spoke in Abuja while addressing the lawmakers to explain issues responsible for the foreign exchange challenges facing the nation. Cardoso’s presentation … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday night, returned to Nigeria after a two-week private visit to Paris, France. The presidential jet, NAF 001, touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 9 pm. The President was received by top government officials, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has fixed Wednesday February 14 for the conduct of supplementary election in Taraba State and a new re-run election in Enugu State. This was contained in a post made by INEC on its verified X handle and signed by INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education … [Read more…]
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. The type of cancer has not been revealed – it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King began “regular treatments” on Monday and will postpone public duties during it, the Palace said. … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives has expressed great confidence in the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to deliver on mandate, as the chairman, House Committee on Constitution Review. Recently, the House constituted a committee to look into various proposals and agitations for the alterations and amendment of the 1999 constitution, headed by Kalu, with experienced … [Read more…]
Kidnappers have abducted passengers of two Abuja-bound buses in the Inele-Eteke Ogugu, New Road area of Kogi East district. A source told Channels Television on Monday that the incident involved a GIG and ABC Transport buses heading to Abuja from the eastern part of the country. The source said that the GIG bus left Umuahia … [Read more…]
Members of the organised private sector in Enugu State under the auspices of the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) have extolled the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, over what it described as evident milestones in the areas of security, infrastructure, and investment-friendly environment since he assumed office in the past eight … [Read more…]