The World Bank anticipates a return to Nigeria’s pre-pandemic per capita income level by 2025, signaling gradual economic improvement. In its Global Economic Prospects report for January 2024, the bank noted a slowdown in Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth, including Nigeria, reaching an estimated 2.9% in 2023. It mentioned that challenges, […]
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Nigerian Army Responds To Soldier’s Confrontation With Lagos State Governor
Lagbaja conveyed the Nigerian Army’s disapproval of the soldier’s behavior, emphasizing that it contradicts the discipline upheld by the force. He confirmed the apprehension of the soldier in question and announced an ongoing investigation into similar incidents involving other military personnel. Addressing journalists in Enugu, Lagbaja stated that the e […]
FG To Install CCTV Cameras, Solar Lighting On Nine Highways
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has instructed the installation of CCTV cameras, solar lighting, and security on nine highways under the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI). Three committees were inaugurated to expedite the program, aiming to leverage private-sector investment for facility improvement and revenue generation over a 25-year concession […]
President Bola Tinubu Cuts Cost of Governance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has slashed the number of people accompanying him on local and foreign trips by 60 percent to reduce the cost of governance. The directive announced yesterday by Special Adviser on Media, Ajuri Ngelale also affects Vice President Kashim Shettima and the First Lady. Henceforth only 20 […]
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Reacts To Traditional Ruler’s Suspension
The suspension of HRH Igwe Damian Ezeani, the traditional ruler of Neni community, has triggered a response from Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the representative of Anambra South senatorial zone. Senator Ubah, who recently received the title of Odenjinji of Neni during the yuletide, responded to the suspension in an exclusive phone […]
Anambra State Government Suspends Traditional Ruler For Conferring Chieftaincy Title On A Senator Without Permission.
The Anambra state government has suspended the traditional ruler of Neni community in Anaocha Local Government Area, His Royal Highness, Igwe Damian Ezeani.This move comes in response to Igwe Ezeani bestowing a chieftaincy title on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represents Anambra South senatorial zone. Senator Ubah received the title of […]
International Friendly: Super Eagles Slump To 2-0 Against Guinea
The Super Eagles faltered 2-0 against Guinea in a pre-AFCON friendly game in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Monday, raising concerns about Nigeria’s readiness for the competition which begins this week. Nigeria named a strong side for the game with returning William Troost-Ekong captaining the side while […]
One Dies As Fire Engulfs Kano Oil Depot
One person has died in an oil depot fire incident in Kano. Monday’s incident happened at the Hotoro Western Bypass around noon. The fire razed down two trucks and other nearby houses to ashes. Eyewitnesses told Newsmen that three young men were offloading jerrycans of oil from the trucks when […]
Court Fines FG N100m For Violation Of Emefiele’s Rights .
Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court Abuja has awarded the sum of 100 million naira against the Federal Government, in favour of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, for the violation of his right to personal liberty. The Court also […]
Tinubu Suspends Betta Edu, Directs EFCC Chair To Conduct Probe.
After days of sizzling outrage against the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, over a messy disbursement scandal, President Bola Tinubu announced the first suspension of a member of his 48-man cabinet on Monday, removing the 37-year-old from office with immediate effect. In a statement on Monday […]