HURIWA Backs Decision To Suspend Betta Edu
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking the decisive step of suspending the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Following their call for Betta Edu’s suspension on Saturday, HURIWA has commended Tinubu for addressing the matter decisively. Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group’s […]
Reactions As Gov Bello Deposes 3 Traditional Rulers In Kogi
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has asserted that certain traditional rulers in the state have been deposed even as he banished some. Governor Bello revealed this during a media parley after the Executive Council Meeting in Lokoja on Sunday. According to him, having followed through our Traditional and Chieftaincy Laws, Rules and Regulations, […]
“You Have Betrayed Nigerians, Resign Now”, Falana Tells Edu
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has called on the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu to immediately resign for “betraying the confidence reposed in her”. Falana who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in a statement on Sunday, urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to speed up the ongoing […]
Lagos State: We Will Enforce Laws In 2024 – Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has asserted that his administration is fully dedicated to the successful implementation of pivotal projects to foster the robust growth of the State and ensure the well-being of its citizens. He said the Year 2024 will be an important one for his administration in terms of enforcement […]
3 Ministers Suspended By Maldives For Insulting Indian PM
The government of the Maldives has announced the suspension of three deputy ministers after they allegedly made derogatory remarks about India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media. A senior government official told reporters on Sunday that Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid who all worked for the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information […]
₦585m Fraud: PDP Demands Edu’s Immediate Prosecution
Nigeria’s opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called for the immediate sack and prosecution of the embattled Edu over alleged ₦44 billion financial impropriety at the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), as well as the payment of ₦585.2, million, into a private account. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, […]
Lawmakers Budget Fresh ₦30bn For NASS Renovation
An additional N30bn was budgeted by Nigerian Lawmakers for the renovation of the National Assembly Complex in the 2024 Appropriation Bill, Africa Today News, New York reports. The ₦30bn earmarked for the renovation of the building was part of the ₦344.85bn budgeted for the National Assembly after they increased their allocations from ₦197.93bn. Meanwhile, the ₦344.85bn, […]
Liverpool’s Late Show Dumps Arsenal Out Of FA Cup
English heavyweights, Liverpool survived an Arsenal barrage to secure a place for themselves in the FA Cup fourth round in dramatic fashion as two late goals secured a gritty 2-0 win on Sunday night. Africa Today News, New York reports that Jurgen Klopp’s side rode their luck for long spells as Arsenal wasted a series […]
Ghana To Receive $1.15Bn From World Bank And IMF Next Month
The government of Ghana has disclosed that it is anticipating the receipt of $1.15 billion in funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank by the end of February as bilateral creditors approach an agreement on the terms of a debt restructuring. Ken Ofori-Atta who is the Finance Minister expressed confidence that […]
“PDP G5 Will Support Tinubu In 2027”, Ortom Reveals
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has declared that the G5 group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Ortom made this declaration while speaking on Sunday at a luncheon hosted by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt, the […]
₦585m Scandal: Tinubu Orders Probe Of Edu’s Ministry
In the face of recent corruption scandals, the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough probe of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation led by Betta Edu vowing to take big actions if any official is found wanting. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known in […]
I Picked Fubara As Governor To Seal Rivers Unity – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has revealed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara was fielded as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in last year’s general election to foster unity in Rivers State. He clarified that in order to maintain peace and a feeling of unity among all the state’s regions, he and […]