The House of Representatives Committee on Works has formally requested detailed records of contracts awarded and funds disbursed to the federal Ministry of Works from key government agencies. The committee, led by Chairman Akinola Alabi, directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), and the Bureau of Public Procurement […]
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President Tinubu Announces 30-Day National Youth Conference to Shape Nigeria’s Future
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled plans for a 30-day National Youth Conference aimed at engaging young Nigerians in the process of nation-building. The announcement was made during his broadcast commemorating Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. Tinubu emphasized the importance of involving the next generation in shaping the future, noting, “We cannot design a future that belongs […]
FearlessOctober Protesters Demonstrate in Lagos on Independence Day Amid Heavy Security
Protesters gathered at the Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos on Tuesday morning to mark Nigeria’s 2024 Independence Day with a rally against the nation’s ongoing economic challenges. The demonstration, organized under the hashtag #FearlessOctober1, took place under tight security, with a strong presence of law enforcement. Security personnel at the scene included police officers, members of […]
#FearlessOctober1 Protest Begins in Abuja Amid Tight Security for Independence Day
A nationwide protest, known as #FearlessInOctober, officially kicked off today in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), extending the momentum of the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations that occurred from August 1 to 10. The protests are driven by the growing economic struggles facing many Nigerians. By 7 a.m., protesters had gathered at the busy Utako Market in […]
President Tinubu Declares Victory Over Boko Haram and Bandits in Independence Day Address
In a Nationwide Broadcast to mark Nigeria’s Independence Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced that his administration is making significant progress in the fight against terrorism, specifically targeting Boko Haram insurgents in the North East and bandits across the country. Reflecting on the challenges he inherited 16 months ago, Tinubu noted the severe economic and […]
Atiku Proposes Six-Year Single Term for President in Letter to Senate
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a constitutional amendment to establish a single six-year term for the President and state governors. In a letter to the National Assembly, Atiku urged the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review to consider rotating the presidency between the North and South across the six geopolitical zones. He suggested […]
Breaking: Tinubu Confers National Honors on Akpabio, Others
President Bola Tinubu has awarded national honors as part of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations. In his October 1st address, Tinubu announced that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun have been conferred with the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) title. Other prominent leaders, including the Deputy Senate […]
Naira Continues to Fall, Hits ₦1,705 Per Dollar in Parallel Market
Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, has depreciated further, exchanging at ₦1,705 per US Dollar in the parallel market, down from ₦1,655 per dollar just a week ago. This reflects ongoing demand pressures and supply shortages in the market, leading to a significant decline. The Naira’s recent depreciation follows a period of relative stability, where exchange rates […]
Kwankwaso Declares NNPP as Fastest Growing Party, Says APC Has Grounded Nigeria, PDP Is Dead
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has declared his party as the fastest-growing political force in Nigeria. Speaking during the NNPP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Kwankwaso expressed confidence in the party’s trajectory, thanking supporters for their dedication amid numerous challenges. Kwankwaso also critiqued the Peoples […]
Rivers State Governor Fubara Defies Court Order, Confirms Local Government Elections on October 5
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed that the local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024, will proceed as planned, despite a court ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, had barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voter register to the […]