French President Emmanuel Macron has called for “reforms” from the Palestinianrr Authority in perspective of recognising the state of Palestine. According to a press statement from the Elysee, Macron talked on the telephone with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas over the Gaza situation. Both presidents called for an immediate...
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President Bola Tinubu has requested the extension of the free ride on the Abuja Metro line to the end of the year. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has offered commuters two months free ride during a pre-inauguration inspection tour of the project. Tinubu made the request on Wednesday...
The members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday took turns to reflect on the 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in the country, with some happy at the feat, while many were not comfortable with how the nation had fared. Members highlighted both the strides made and the...
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu on Wednesday commenced the payment of N4 billion gratuity to retired civil servants in the state as part of his one year anniversary. Aliyu presented cheques to some beneficiaries, saying that the efforts were in fulfillment of his promise after receiving the payment...
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has again ordered the interim forfeiture of the sum of $1.4m linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Ayokunle Faji ordered the forfeiture of the money to the Federal Government of Nigeria....
By DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Jalingo – Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has warned the citizens of the state to shun any evil plans that would hinder the success of the free and compulsory education policy introduced by his administration. Governor Kefas gave the warning during a media chat and...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has declared that his administration, within one year in office, has been able to lay a solid foundation for a strong economy in the state. Speaking in a statewide address to the people, he reflected on...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it would replace all facilities damaged by flood in its Edo headquarters office, affirming that the incident not affect the Sept. 24 governorship election in the state as scheduled. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Popular social media critic, Reno Omokri, has expressed his disappointment and sadness about the decision to change Nigeria’s national anthem from “Arise, O Compatriots” to “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”, which was written by a British woman, Lillian Jean Williams. Mr. Omokri, a former Presidential...
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said that the 2025 appropriation bill would be ready before the National Assembly soon. The president disclosed this in Abuja, when he appeared at the joint sitting of the national assembly to celebrate the nation’s 25 years of unbroken democracy. “I will soon...
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated the National Assembly Library and Resource Centre in Abuja. The centre named after Tinubu was part of activities to mark the one year anniversary of the present administration in office. The Executive Secretary of the Centre, Mr Henry Nwawuba, described the library...
‘Nigeria not working’: One year of Tinubu is a cocktail of trial-and-error economic policies – Atiku
‘Nigeria not working’: One year of Tinubu is a cocktail of trial-and-error economic policies – Atiku
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, saying they have worsened Nigeria’s economic woes. Alhaji Atiku in a tweet on Wednesday, said Tinubu’s policies, aimed at remodeling the economy, have instead caused...
Nigerian Bar Association ( NBA) has called for punitive actions against lawyers and judges involved in the issuance of conflicting orders in the Kano Emirate legal tussle. The NBA said that the actions of lawyers and judges have brought utter disgrace and shame to the profession and have...
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has said his saddest moment was anytime he received calls that bandits have attacked a community, killed people, kidnapped others, burnt houses or raped women. Radda stated this on Wednesday in Katsina at a press briefing as part of activities to mark his...
President Bola Tinubu will soon present the 2024 Supplementary Budget to the National Assembly (NASS). “I submitted the last budget to you,” the President said when he addressed a joint sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday. “You expeditiously passed it. We are walking the talk. I will...
Nigerian Singer and songwriter, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, widely known as Brymo, sits with Chude Jideonwo, host of the viral show #WithChude, to discuss how his background shaped his person, his music, and the dramatic controversies, battles and attacks he has faced in the industry. “The entire story surrounding my...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Paramount Ruler of the Tiv nation, the Tor Tiv, Orcivirigh Prof James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to sustain his landmark achievements through massive infrastructural development of the state. Tor Tiv on behalf of the Benue State Council...
Nigeria has enacted the anti-torture act to prohibit and punishes acts of torture committed by public officers. The Solicitor-General of the Federation, Mrs Beatrice Jeddy-Agba, made this known at the sensitization and advocacy session for Law Enforcement Agencies, MDAs and relevant stakeholders. on United Nations Convention Against Torture...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has assured that his administration would revive moribund industries to improve the economic development of the state. The governor spoke on Tuesday at the commissioning of Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) bakery, water, emperor fertilizer...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) are set to strengthen their partnership to enhance humanitarian outreach in the Lake Chad region. This is contained in a statement issued and signed by...