Ogun: 2 Suspected Robbers Possibly Killed In Police Gunfight
The Ogun State Police Command reported a showdown on Friday when its personnel confronted armed robbers at Remo Majestic Hotel in Sagamu. During the intense exchange of gunfire, two of the criminals were fatally shot, while the remaining suspects fled, nursing gunshot injuries. The command reported that the rampaging robbers also targeted one of its […]
Diageo Product Import, Sale Halted By Guinness Nigeria
Guinness Nigeria PLC has revealed that starting in April 2024, it will cease the importation and distribution of select Diageo international premium spirits products. In a press release addressed to the Nigerian Exchange and the public, Guinness Nigeria’s spokesperson, Rotimi Odusola, has announced the removal of certain products from their portfolio. Notable among these are […]
Information Minister Hails Tinubu’s Sincerity To Labor Unions
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, affirmed that President Bola Tinubu displays sincerity in addressing the challenges faced by Nigerians and labour unions. In his address at the Business Luncheon held in Abuja on Thursday, Idris informed the audience, which included other ministers, about this. He explained that in the recent […]
Private Schools Facing Taxation Challenges – Expert
The Executive Secretary of Africa Community School and Africa International College, Caroline Yakubu, under the leadership of former head of state Yakubu Gowon, has voiced her dismay at the proliferation of taxes and levies affecting private schools across the country. He pointed out that private schools’ contributions to enhancing the education sector in Nigeria are […]
Afe Babalola Frowns At Governors’ Control Of LG Funds
Renowned legal expert Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, appealed to President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, urging him to take concrete steps to ensure that local government areas in the nation receive their allocations directly from the federation account, a move aimed at reenergizing agriculture and fortifying the economy. Babalola made this statement during the commencement of […]
Government Pledges To Reduce Poverty To 0.6% By 2050
The Federal Government has indicated its full commitment to realizing Agenda 2050, which includes ambitions to reach a GDP per capita of $33,000 and reduce the poverty rate to a mere 0.6%. Minister Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, responsible for Budget and Economic Planning, announced this development during a media briefing about the upcoming 29th Nigerian Economic […]
Leave Obi Out Of Your Fight With Tinubu, LP Replies Atiku
The leadership of the Labour Party has called on the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to leave out its candidate, Peter Obi, from his ongoing battle with President Bola Tinubu, stressing the former Anambra governor is solely focused on reclaiming his ‘stolen mandate’ at the apex court. The party however said it will […]
CSU: Real Reason Atiku Hates Tinubu So Much – APC Fires Back
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asserted that it is unfazed by allegations which were made against President Bola Tinubu by former Vice President and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar earlier on Thursday. Atiku, according to the APC, holds a strong grudge against Tinubu because he […]
Over 100 Killed As Syrian College Is Hit In Drone Attack
No fewer than 100 people have been killed and 240 more wounded, following a drone attack on a military college in Syria’s Homs province during a graduation ceremony a war monitor and the Syrian health minister have said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights disclosed that no fewer than 100 people were killed and 125 […]
How Poor Politics Is Stifling Africa’s Growth – Ezekwesili
Nigeria’s former Minister of education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has asserted that Africa will not achieve economic development as long as it continues the political culture that subordinates the common good and extols narrow interests. Ezekwesili, who is the founder of School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG) pointed out that data has proven that the […]
‘Prophet’ Who Wounded 10 In New York City Gets Life Sentence
A man who shot 10 people on a New York City subway car at rush hour, wounded 10, and prompting a citywide manhunt was given a life sentence on Thursday as several of his victims described their enduring anguish in tearful and enraged detail. The 64 year old man who’s name was given as Frank […]
Tinubu Forged The Certificate He Submitted – Atiku’s Lawyer
Mr. Kalu Kalu who is a lawyer to the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of submitting a forged degree certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the just concluded elections. The lawyer made this accusation on Thursday […]