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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has disclosed that the country currently spends $600m on fuel importation monthly. The minister revealed this during an interview on AIT’s Moneyline programme on Wednesday. He said that the high import bill is due to neighbouring countries, up to Central Africa, benefiting from … [Read more…]

A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the state government to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the death of Pelumi Onifade, a 20-year-old reporter for the internet station Gboah TV. Justice Olayinka Faji directed the Lagos State Government to hold a coroner’s inquest to ascertain the cause of Onifade’s death and identify and prosecute those responsible. … [Read more…]

…We’re after those behind coup calls, not genuine protesters – CDS Security agencies have identified and blocked sources of external funding for the #EndBadGovernance protests in the country. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun stated this at a joint press briefing hosted by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the Defence Headquarters, … [Read more…]

Former Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that the fuel subsidy removed in June 2023 by President Bola Tinubu’s administration has been brought back due to inflation. Obasanjo stated this in a short news documentary film recently published by the Financial Times. This is even as he faulted how President Tinubu removed the fuel subsidy … [Read more…]

The #EndBadGovernance protesters in Rivers State on Tuesday marched in large numbers to the Port Harcourt residence of the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In a viral video, the protesters could be seen chanting and carrying placards with various inscriptions. The majority of the … [Read more…]

The Ondo State Government has affirmed its commitment to implementing the new national minimum wage as approved by President Bola Tinubu. This commitment was conveyed by the State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Bayo Philip, in a statement to newsmen in Akure, the state capital. Mr. Philip emphasized that the state government, under Governor Lucky … [Read more…]

Ebonyi State Government is to empower 1,300 Youths with 1 million Naira each to grow their businesses. One Hundred youths will be selected from each of the 13 Local Government Areas of the State. The State Governor, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru disclosed this while speaking at the Empowerment and Account of stewardship by Hon. Nwachukwu … [Read more…]

The Department of State Services has refuted claims in the media that her men arrested one of the leaders of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in Abuja, Adaramoye Michael, Pacesetter reports. According to the report, Adaramoye Michael was arrested in his Apo residence by 2am after being tortured before his family members. But in a terse statement … [Read more…]

…As New Artisan bridges get October delivery date …Minister reads the riot act to contractors The Federal Government has commended the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his administration’s strategic efforts and partnership with the President Bola Tinubu Administration to ramp up infrastructural development in the South East region. The government also reaffirmed … [Read more…]

…Russia disown flag-holders The Nigerian government will not tolerate calls for coups and the hoisting of foreign flags by some protesters, defence chief Christopher Musa said after a meeting between security chiefs and President Bola Tinubu on Monday. Mr Musa said the meeting discussed the calls for a coup and the hoisting of Russian flags … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a security council meeting as protests continue nationwide, defying his call over the weekend to suspend further actions and engage in dialogue. The demonstrations have escalated into looting and destruction in some areas including Kaduna State. In his speech on Sunday, President Tinubu underscored the government’s unwavering commitment … [Read more…]

Authorities in Kano have apprehended a man promoting the Russian flag in Kano, North West Nigeria. The man, a tailor identified as Ahmed, was found in possession of several Russian flags, intending to sell them to willing buyers among the protesters. Thousands of Nigerians participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest have been waving these foreign flags … [Read more…]