President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, expressed regret over the failure of past Nigerian leaders to invest in critical sectors like infrastructure, education, and community development during the oil boom. The President made these remarks while hosting a delegation of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former Senate President Ken Nnamani. He reassured […]
Obasanjo says Some Past Government Officials Should Be in Prison
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that some current government officials should be in prison for their past misconduct and criminal behavior. Obasanjo made this statement on Thursday during a virtual address at the Denis Joseph Slattery memorial lecture in Lagos. He emphasized that individuals with “questionable” integrity cannot make decisions that will benefit […]
FG says Companies that Cannot Pay N70,000 Minimum Wage May Face Imprisonment
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to private-sector employers, stating that paying wages below the newly established minimum of N70,000 could lead to imprisonment. This announcement was made during the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria, held in Ikeja, Lagos. John Nyamali, Director of Employment […]
Yahaya Bello not in our Custody – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted media reports claiming that former Kogi State Governor, Mr. Yahaya Bello, is in its custody. In a statement dated September 18, 2024, and signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media & Publicity, the EFCC clarified that Bello, who has been declared wanted for alleged money laundering […]
General Abdulsalami Abubakar Urges Tinubu to Swiftly Address Growing Hardship in Nigeria
Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to find a swift solution to the worsening hardship in the country. He made this appeal on Tuesday in Minna, Niger State, during a meeting with the leadership of the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights. Speaking from his Hilltop residence, […]
Nigerian Government Issues Flood Alert as Neighbouring Cameroon Plans to Open Lagdo Dam
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has called for increased vigilance from states along the Benue River due to the planned release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Ibrahim Mohamed, warned that states likely to be affected include Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, […]
Nigeria’s Domestic Prices to Remain High in 2024/2025, Says CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected that domestic prices in Nigeria will remain elevated throughout the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This was disclosed in the bank’s Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for the upcoming fiscal period. The CBN’s announcement follows consecutive drops in the country’s inflation rate in July and August, […]
FCDA Approves Elon Musk’s Neuralink’s Vision to Help the Blind See
Though the initial resolution may be low, Neuralink’s brain-computer interface technology has the potential to improve vision beyond natural levels, even enabling the ability to see infrared and ultraviolet light over time. Founded in 2016, Neuralink aims to treat neurological disorders and is developing a brain implant that could allow paralyzed individuals to control digital […]
Yahaya Bello Finally Submits Himself to EFCC
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has finally responded to the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This development was announced by Bello’s media office in a statement released on Wednesday, stating that the decision came after consultations with his family, legal team, and political allies. It is worth recalling that […]
Borno Flood: President Tinubu Arrives Maiduguri
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, to express his condolences to the government and people of the state following the recent flood disaster. The flood, which occurred last Tuesday morning, displaced numerous residents and caused significant property damage in the Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin areas. The disaster […]
