Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has assured Nigerians of the federal government’s commitment to supporting the more than 16 million citizens affected by humanitarian crises nationwide. Edu gave the assurance in Abuja on Thursday when she hosted members of the Bill and Melinda...
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The Federal Government recent approval of N5 billion for each state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to enable them procure food items for distribution to the poor in their respective states, has again brought to the fore the time honuored belief that in Nigeria’s leadership corridor, once a...
Some residents of Magamar Jibia Community, located within the Nigeria-Niger border of Katsina State, have accused security personnel of treating them like Nigeriens. The people made the allegation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina on Tuesday. They claimed that their rights were being...
Indigent Nigerians are benefiting from free surgical operations for sundry ailments courtesy of the Nigerian Bar Association. At the last count, 162 patients have been operated at the Garki Hospital, Abuja, venue of an outreach programme jointly sponsored by NBA, Kebbi State Government and Moses Lake...
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has revealed its eight-point agenda aimed at “moving the Nigerian economy forward,” including fighting corruption, protecting the rule of law, and providing security for Nigerians and businesses. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, listed the items...
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, are creating disconnection between the Federal Government and the citizens. The PDP said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba in Abuja on Monday. Ologunagba questioned the sensitivity of the government toward...
The Chief Executive Officer of 11 Plc, Mr Tunji Oyebanji, has enjoined Nigerians to convert their petrol-powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) ones, noting that it is affordable and economical. Oyebanji gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in...
Some residents of Bauchi, Gombe and Dutse have urged the state governors not to politicise the Federal Government’s palliative to facilitate successful implementation of the programme. They also called for engagement of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and stakeholders to mobilise participation in the programme. The stakeholders including civil society...
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, has assured Nigerians that the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu was genuine and in the interest of the nation. Fagbemi gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja at a reception organised in his honour...
Some mental health practitioners say there are no life challenges to justify why any human being should commit suicide. The practitioners made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. The practitioners, who expressed concerns about the spate of...
Property investment in Nigeria has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the country’s growing population, urbanization, and potential for high returns. Lagos, the commercial capital, is a particularly popular location for property investment. However, the Nigerian real estate market can be complex due to a...
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. George Akume has urged all Nigerians to coexist peacefully for speedy development under President Bola Tinubu. Akume made the call at an award ceremony organised by Arewa Youth Advocacy for Good Governance (AYAGG) in Abuja on Thursday. ...
The Federal Government on Monday repatriated 161 Nigerians whose release was secured from detention facilities in Libya over various Immigration offences by the Embassy of Nigeria. Amb. Kabiru Musa, Charge D’Affaires En Titre of the Nigerian Mission in Libya disclosed this in a statement made available to the...
It is political and self-incriminating to destroy billboards for reading “All eyes on the judiciary.” This is a message of patriotism dressed up for the general good, which all honourable people should identify with. Therefore, it is shocking that top officials of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCO)...
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Tajudeen Abbas, says lawmakers will ensure that Nigerians get a survival wage that can take them home in the ongoing minimum wage review. Abbas, who was represented by Hon. Busayo Oluwole-Oke, representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, made the pledge on Tuesday in...
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has commended Google’s N1.2 billion grant initiative for the President Tinubu administration’s one million jobs initiative. Shettima made the commendation when he received in audience some executives of Google, a leading global technology company, at the Presidential Villa, on Tuesday in Abuja. According...
A coalition of pro-democracy activists in Katsina State on Sunday in Katsina demanded the immediate and unconditional release of deposed Niger Republic president, Mr Mohammed Bazoum. Niger’s military overthrew the democratically-elected President Bazoum in a coup on July 26. Speaking during a peaceful procession, chairman of the...
A non-governmental organisation, Noella Foundation, is partnering with some well-meaning firms within and outside Nigeria to create jobs for more than 10,000 Nigerian youths. Mr Seyi Tinubu, Co-founder of the foundation and Chairperson, SME100Africa Global Youth Council, disclosed this at a medical outreach in Abuja on Saturday. ...
By SOLA AFUYE, Abuja – The Shamies Unusual Hearts Foundation, a distinguished Abuja-based NGO, has embarked on a transformative mission to empower 20 people with invaluable skills to cushion the effect of the recent fuel subsidy removal, especially among the indigent in Nigeria. The event coincided with...
A former Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sen. Shehu Sani, has urged ECOWAS leaders to allow Nigeriens to fight for democratic rule in their country like Nigerians did. Sani, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja....