The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is not aware of the requirement for Nigerians to have a $10,000 bank balance and pay N640,000 application fee to obtain its visa. Recall on Monday, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced […]
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Tinubu Writes NASS To Raise 2024 Budget By ₦6.2tn
President Bola Tinubu, today, requested the Senate to amend the 2024 Appropriation Act and the 2023 Finance Act by increasing the budget by ₦6.2tn. Tinubu’s request is in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read at the plenary today. The president in the letter, […]
Nigeria Absent as African Youths Converge in Botswana
On Sports* Nigeria has failed to participate in the ongoing 2024 International Table Tennis Federation Africa Youth Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, which began on July 15. The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation cited a lack of financial support from the Federal Ministry of Sports Development as the reason for this setback. […]
Interpol Strikes Against West African Financial Crime Leading To Arrests and Seizure of Assets.
Interpol has struck a major blow against West African financial crime with Operation Jackal III, leading to the arrest of 300 suspects and the seizure of assets worth $3 million. Running from April to July, this operation targeted online financial fraud and West African crime syndicates like Black Axe. Interpol’s […]
Adele announces break from music
English singer Adele has announced a break from music to explore new creative pursuits. Currently residing in the U.S., she plans to return to the UK when her residency expires in November. Speaking to German broadcaster ZDF, Adele said she does not have plans for new music at all as […]
Nigerian Police Arrests Linus Williams Ifejiaka, Known As BLord Over Allegations of Terrorism Funding
Anambra billionaire Linus Williams Ifejika, known as BLord, was arrested by Nigerian police on Tuesday in Abuja. The arrest follows allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, to terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud. BLord, the MD of BLord Group, including BLord Real Estate and Billpoint Technology, faces multiple charges after complaints were […]
NECO Releases Entrance Exam Results For Unity Schools
The federal government has released the 2024 National Examination Council (NECO) common entrance exam results for Unity Schools. The results which were announced by Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, cover 71,291 candidates who took the exam on June 1st across 599 centers. Lagos State led with the […]
Governor Umo Eno Expresses Concern Over Ability Of Local Governments To Pay Workers’ and Teachers’ Salaries
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has expressed mixed reactions to the Supreme Court’s decision granting financial autonomy to local governments. Speaking in Uyo on Monday, the Governor said that while he supports the judgment, he was concerned about local governments continuing to pay their workers’ and teachers’ salaries. […]
Miyetti Allah hails Tinubu for establishing Ministry of Livestock Dev’t
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fulfilling his campaign promise with the Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to local governments. The ruling mandates direct funding from the federal government to the 774 local councils, removing state government control. In […]
Anambra vigilante arrests eight gunmen as police comb relaxation centres
Anambra State Vigilante Services arrested eight suspected gunmen early Tuesday morning in Awka and nearby communities. The suspects were found with arms and ammunition. Among them, three were intercepted at the Amansea boundary between Anambra and Enugu States. Four others, allegedly involved in phone snatching, were apprehended in Awka. The […]