The Federal Government’s (FG) deficit spending fell by 15% month-on-month (MoM) to N908.13 billion in November 2024, down from N1.07 trillion in October 2024, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The decline was attributed to lower capital spending due to delays in capital releases. Despite the reduction, the […]
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Tinubu, Buhari, others mourn as Ayo Adebanjo dies at 96
Following the passing of elder statesman and Afenifere leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo at age 96, tributes have continued to pour in from political leaders, governors, and prominent Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu expressed profound sorrow, describing Adebanjo as a principled voice in national affairs. The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, also mourned […]
FG Confident in Healthcare Funding Despite USAID Exit
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has assured that the country can sustain its healthcare system despite the exit of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Following US President Donald Trump’s directive to close USAID, many African nations have been left uncertain about their healthcare […]
FG Dismisses Gambaryan’s ‘False Allegations,’ Says Binance Offered $5m Payment
The Federal Government has dismissed claims made by Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance executive, regarding his detention in Nigeria. Gambaryan alleged that his arrest led to US President Joe Biden avoiding a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and that three Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe. In […]
Anambra Suspends Two Health Workers for Negligence
The Anambra State Government has suspended two health workers over negligence and absenteeism. Njideka Ezeihejiofor, Officer-in-Charge at Ukpo Primary Healthcare Centre, was suspended for refusing to attend to a pregnant woman, leading to a stillbirth. The patient had sought help after noticing her baby was no longer kicking. However, Ezeihejiofor […]
Security guard jailed for stealing 30 day-old chicks
A Magistrates’ Court in Jos has sentenced a 36-year-old security guard, Justice Terfa, to 18 months in prison for defrauding a woman of 30 day-old chicks and the money intended for their care. Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos delivered the conviction on Wednesday after Terfa pleaded guilty to the charges. The court […]
Nigerian Police, Air Force Personnel Clash Over Suspect Arrested For Drugs In Delta
Operatives of the Nigeria Police and the Air Force clashed at the Air Force Base in Jeddo, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State on Tuesday over custody of suspected internet fraudsters, commonly known as Yahoo boys. Police officers attached to the Quick Response Squad, QRS, were reportedly attacked by […]
Naira continues appreciation against dollar at black market.
The Naira continued its appreciation against the dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market on Thursday. According to a Bureau De Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Abubakar Alhasan, the Naira gained N1,570 per dollar on Thursday from N1,575 on Wednesday. This showed that the Naira strengthened marginally by […]
Ekiti magistrate court strikes out defamation suit against Dele Farotimi
The Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court, has struck out the defamation suit against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi. The court’s decision followed the application and motion by Martins Akala, the police prosecutor, to withdraw the suit from the court. Kpakpando reports that the Federal High Court, sitting in […]
Ohanaeze, Arewa youths differ on proposed 31 new states
As mixed reactions continue to trail the proposed creation of 31 new states, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, have expressed divergent views. Kpakpando recalls that the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee had on Thursday put forward a proposal for more states to be created […]