‘Kano Is Dirty, We Need Urgent Solution’ – Gov Ganduje
The Kano State Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje has decried the dirty condition of the state in his administration’s move for a Mega City development. The Governor was speaking on the backdrop of poor waste management, the challenge it poses and the need for a sustainable solution to refuse for Kano city. Ganduje said the state […]
Insecurity: Everyone Will Suffer If War Breaks Out – Osinbajo
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria cannot afford another civil war because it will not augur well for the country. Osinbajo said this at an interactive forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra governorship aspirants organised by the State chapter of the APC Patriots in Abuja, NAN reports. ‘The thing about the […]
Why I Invested $120m In Transcorp Hotels – Elumelu
The Chairman, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, yesterday explained the company’s decision to invest over $120 million into the rehabilitation of Transcorp Hotels. According to the Investment guru, the move was meant to lay an investment ‘foundation for a better tomorrow.’ Justifying further, he explained that shareholders had invested wisely in […]
Biden To Propose Tax Hike On Richest To Pay For Investments
President Joe Biden is considering a tax hike on the investment gains of the wealthiest individuals to pay for his new plan to help US families, a top White House economist disclosed on Monday. Biden this week is expected to this week outline his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan that would provide national child care, […]
Harris Vows $310M US Relief As Central US Tackles Migration
US Vice President, Kamala Harris announced that the United States will give $310 million in humanitarian relief to Central America, as the region tackles a wave of migration through the northern borders. According to a message from her office, the Vice President told Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei of the plan during a virtual call Monday. […]
UCL: Chelsea, Real Madrid Settle For Draw
Chelsea produced a composed performance to secure a fully deserved draw and a crucial away goal to put themselves in a promising position after their Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid. The side from London side were superior on the night and might even regard themselves as unfortunate not to take an advantage […]
3 European Journalists Killed By Terrorists’ In Burkina Faso
No fewer than 3 European journalists – two Spaniards and one Irish were killed in the western African nation of Burkina Faso after their anti-poaching patrol was ambushed yesterday. A senior security source in the West African nation said; ‘It is very unfortunate, but the three Westerners were executed by terrorists’. He however declined to […]
‘Be Careful With China’, US Warns Africa Over Loans
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday issued out a warning to African nations to beware of China’s growing role even as he vowed a greater US commitment in talks with Nigeria and Kenya. In a trip that was held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, the top US diplomat was holding talks with the […]
Air Troops ‘Mistakenly’ Bomb Military Truck In Borno, Kill Soldiers
A yet to be ascertained number of soldiers have been killed after a Fighter jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force allegedly ‘mistakenly’ fired a bomb on ground troops in Mainok, Borno State. Some sources who spoke to journalists on the condition of anonymity revealed that no fewer than 30 soldiers were killed in Mainok. […]
Call For Help Not Sign Of Weakness, Saraki Tells Buhari
Nigeria’s immediate past Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to seek help, saying the security situation in Nigeria had gone beyond what government could handle alone without help from the international community. In a statement on Tuesday, the former senate president also advised the president not to take the call for help […]
Insecurity: Gunmen Attack Benue IDP Camp, Kill 6
There is serious tension in Benue as Gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday killed 6 people in an attack on a camp for internally displaced people in Abagena, along the Makurdi-Lafia highway in the State. According to reports, many people were also injured in the attack which was carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen. […]
APC Has Destroyed Nigeria – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has stated that the mind-blowing state of insecurity and the killings of citizens by outlaws is a clear manifestation of failed leadership as championed by the APC in Nigeria. According to him, it is now obvious to those who threw caution to the wind to foist such bad leadership on […]