The federal government has announced plans to relaunch the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, an initiative aimed at providing meals to students to boost school attendance and improve educational outcomes. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, made this announcement during a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Alternative […]
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Bwala: Spirit of #EndSARS Influenced #EndBadGovernance Protesters
Daniel Bwala, former campaign spokesman for the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has commented on the #EndBadGovernance protests, stating that the movement was influenced by the spirit of the #EndSARS protests. Speaking with Arise News, Bwala noted that the protesters believed a multi-faceted approach was necessary to compel the […]
Ukrainian Navy Strikes Major Blow to Russian Logistics by Sinking Ferry in Kerch Strait
In a critical move against Russian military supply lines, Ukraine’s Navy has successfully sunk a ferry loaded with fuel and weapons destined for Russian forces in Crimea. The vessel, known as the Conro Trader, was struck at the Kavkaz port in the Kerch Strait, one of Russia’s largest passenger hubs, on Thursday. Reports from the […]
Tinubu Swears In Kekere-Ekun As New Chief Justice of Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Friday, August 23, 2024. The ceremony, held at the State House in Abuja, marks a significant milestone as Justice Kekere-Ekun becomes the second female jurist to serve as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, following Justice Aloma […]
Tinubu Administration Pledges to Complete Abandoned Projects, Says Water Resources Minister
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to completing all abandoned and inherited projects across Nigeria. During an inspection tour of the Ogbese Multi-purpose Dam in Ekiti State on Thursday, Utsev emphasized that the administration is determined to ensure that these projects, which began but stalled […]
Protesters in Jigawa Demand Removal of Agriculture Commissioner
On Thursday, protesters from Ringim Local Government Area in Jigawa State marched to the Government House in Dutse, demanding the immediate removal of the state’s Agriculture Commissioner, Muttaka Namadi. The demonstrators, who are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), blocked the main entrance of the Government House, voicing their dissatisfaction with Namadi’s performance. […]
APC Chieftain Criticizes Atiku, Accuses Him of Crippling Nigeria’s Economy
Josef Onoh, a former South-East spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, has sharply criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his recent remarks against the current administration. Onoh accused Atiku of overseeing the collapse of Nigeria’s economy during his tenure as Vice President and argued that Atiku has no moral standing to criticize President Tinubu. Atiku, […]
Several Injured as BRT Bus Overturns in Lagos Traffic Incident
A fully loaded Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus overturned on Thursday inside the dedicated BRT lane at Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, leaving 10 passengers injured. The accident occurred shortly after the bus departed from the Iyana Ipaja BRT park, causing significant traffic disruption in the area. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the […]
Defence Minister Matawalle Orders Immediate Action to Capture Killers of Sokoto District Head
On Friday, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, condemned the murder of Isa Bawa, the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, Sokoto State, calling it a “heinous and unacceptable” act. Bawa, who was kidnapped in July along with his son and six others while traveling from Sokoto to Sabon […]
Six Critically Injured as Truck Loses Control in Ogun State
At least six people are in critical condition following a tragic accident in the Enugada area of Lafenwa, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday night. According to an eyewitness, a truck that appeared to have lost control collided with a vehicle, a commercial motorcycle, and several pedestrians on the roadside, leading to severe injuries. The incident […]