The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, a last chance to appear in court and defend himself against ₦80.2 billion money laundering allegations. The EFCC set a deadline for his court appearance on Wednesday after rejecting his earlier attempts to surrender, citing concerns over the authenticity of […]
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Rising Power Subsidy Signals Potential Electricity Tariff Increase
Electricity customers on Band A feeders should prepare for a possible tariff hike as the government’s electricity subsidy has surged to N181.63 billion in September, up from N102.30 billion in May. This significant rise follows the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) previous removal of subsidies for these customers, who typically receive a minimum of 20 […]
ECOWAS President Calls for Action on Global Commitments at UNGA
Omar Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, has urged world leaders to take concrete actions on long-standing commitments to global peace and development during the Summit of the Future at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In a statement released by the ECOWAS Commission, Touray praised UN […]
Aiyedatiwa Congratulates Okpebholo as INEC Declares Him Edo Governor-elect
ndo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has expressed his support for Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, following his confirmation as the winner of the Edo State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, Aiyedatiwa congratulated Okpebholo and his running mate, […]
Fintiri Condemns Ganduje’s Private Jet Use on Edo Election Day, Calls Voting Process ‘Shameful’
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has criticized Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for flying into Edo State on election day via a private jet, allegedly defying movement restrictions imposed by the Nigerian police during the governorship poll. Fintiri’s comments follow the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of […]
HURIWA Criticizes President Tinubu’s ‘No Free Beer Parlour’ Comment, Cites Government Spending Hypocrisy
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu over his recent comments urging Nigerians to remain patient during the nation’s economic crisis. The president remarked that there is “no free beer parlour” anymore, emphasizing the need for hard work and resilience to address the country’s challenges. Tinubu made these […]
NiMet Issues 3-Day Thunderstorm Forecast Across Nigeria Starting Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms across multiple regions of the country from Monday to Wednesday. In a weather outlook released on Sunday, NiMet provided detailed forecasts for the upcoming days. On Monday, thunderstorms are expected in the morning over Sokoto, Kebbi, and Borno, with afternoon storms anticipated in Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Taraba, […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate: Black Market Rates for 22nd September 2024
The exchange rate for the dollar to naira in Nigeria’s black market, also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx), remains highly competitive. According to information gathered from Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, the rates on Sunday, 22nd September 2024 are as follows: For those using the official Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rates, the […]
Tinubu: Don’t Scrap Humanitarian Ministry, Appoint a Competent Leadership
By MUKHTAR Ya’u Madobi The most current and widely circulated topic in Nigeria’s public domain is the purported cabinet reshuffling of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration. According to sources, the move is aimed at strengthening the mode of governance whereby some heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) will be redeployed while others may […]
Tinubu: Don’t Scrap Humanitarian Ministry, Appoint a Competent Leadership
By MUKHTAR Ya’u Madobi The most current and widely circulated topic in Nigeria’s public domain is the purported cabinet reshuffling of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration. According to sources, the move is aimed at strengthening the mode of governance whereby some heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) will be redeployed while others may […]