Minister: Ajaokuta Steel Beginning Military Ware Production
Prince Shuaibu Audu, the Minister of Steel Development, disclosed on Monday that the Federal Government has intentions to kickstart the production of military hardware at Ajaokuta Steel Mill. The minister revealed that he has been collaborating closely with counterparts from the Ministries of Defence and Works to finalize plans for the long-dormant steel plant to […]
I Won’t Seek Re-election As President – Liberia’s George Weah
Liberia’s outgoing president, George Weah, emphasized through local media on Monday that he has no plans to run for presidential role again after his recent defeat in elections. George Weah, aged 57 and a former international football star, claimed the presidency in 2017 but faced a defeat in the November polls to Joseph Boakai, scheduled […]
Israeli Footballer In Trouble For Dedicating Goal To Hostages
NoAntalyaspor, the Turkish club, took action by arresting and firing Israeli footballer Sagiv Jehezkel for dedicating a goal to hostages abducted by Hamas. Turkish police, as reported by Daily Mail, arrested and interrogated him on Monday due to a message displayed on his bandaged wrist that read ‘100 days, 7.10’, alluding to the 100 days […]
Court Sends Ex-Lawmaker Accused Of ₦30m Fraud To Kuje
In Abuja on Monday, a Federal High Court handed down an order for the temporary confinement of Mr. Suleiman Dabo, the former representative of Zaria Constituency in the Kaduna State House of Assembly, at the Kuje Correctional Centre, pending a ruling on his bail plea. The directive from Justice James Omotosho came after the police […]
A’Ibom Donates ₦100m To Fallen Heroes’ Widows
The Akwa Ibom State administration announces its persistent effort to honor the patriotism and profound sacrifices of the Armed Forces, substantiating this with a notable N100 million donation earmarked for the widows of fallen heroes. State Governor Pastor Umo Eno, aligning with counterparts in a collective tribute, revealed the generous donation on Monday as part […]
Inflation Reached 28.92% By End Of 2023, Says NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed that inflation reached a 21-year high of 28.92 percent at the close of 2023. Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 28.92 percent in December 2023, registering a 0.72 percentage point rise compared to the 28.20 percent recorded in November 2023. Inflation data from the Central Bank of Nigeria since […]
UN Urgently Seeks $4.2 Billion For Ukraine Aid In 2024
On Monday, the United Nations revealed a funding requirement of $4.2 billion to facilitate humanitarian aid efforts in Ukraine for the year 2024 and assist the vast number of refugees escaping the war. Although the Gaza war has captured recent attention, it’s crucial to acknowledge that Russia’s war in Ukraine is on the verge of […]
FG’s ₦35k Wage Award Extended Until Minimum Wage – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) asserts that the ₦35,000 wage award agreement with the Federal Government will persist until the determination of a new minimum wage. This statement was made by Mr. Joe Ajaero, NLC President, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu, on October […]
Senate President, Governors Commemorate Fallen Heroes
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and governors joined in commemorating fallen heroes on Sunday, acknowledging their supreme sacrifice in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty. Pointing out the substantial cost of Nigeria’s unity, Akpabio underscored that the burden of sustaining and defending this unity falls squarely on the men and women serving in the Armed Forces. Furthermore, he […]
AFCON: Super Eagles Unlucky vs. Equatorial Guinea – Peseiro
Jose Peseiro, coach of the Super Eagles, said his team exhibited superior performance compared to Equatorial Guinea’s opponent, with hard luck being the determining factor. Peseiro revealed this insight while responding to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea during the current Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Going beyond the somewhat unsatisfying result, […]
How Tinubu Can Easily Get Re-Elected In 2027 – Reno Omokri
Controversial former presidential spokesman, Reno Omokri has declared that if President Bola Tinubu finds the poltical will to deliver true federalism and state police, nothing can stop him from being re-elected when Nigerians head to the polls again 2027. He explained that if Tinubu failed to deliver true federalism and state police, Nigerians would turn […]
HURIWA Fumes Over Movement Of Selected CBN Depts To Lagos
Prominent civil rights advocacy group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has spoken out against the plan by the new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, to transfer some departments of the apex bank to Lagos. According to the rights group, the decision was made for political reasons and was […]