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In a proactive move to tackle the prevailing economic hardships in the country, President Bola Tinubu announced the creation of an Economic Advisory Committee during a crucial meeting with key stakeholders at the State House in Abuja on Sunday evening. The committee is set to include representatives from the federal government, sub-national entities, and the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has affirmed its commitment to move forward with planned rallies from February 27 to 28, expressing discontent over the escalating cost of living in the country. In response to a letter from the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, threatening contempt proceedings, the NLC,…
Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), who was apprehended by the Police in Benin, has been released on bail. The arrest occurred following an alleged petition from the office of the Inspector General of Police in Abuja, prompting his detention in Benin City, Edo State.
Contrary to widespread reports, the Kano State Government has refuted claims of the release of TikToker Murja Kunya, asserting that she is currently facing fresh allegations and undergoing interrogation by security agents. The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, clarified the situation in a statement, emphasizing that Murja Kunya was arraigned before an…
President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that the allegations against Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), are so many that the federal government is uncertain about which charges to bring against him.
Herbert and I spent the afternoon together in our home on Thursday, February 1st. He shared the Wigwe University Vision, collaborations with Ivy League universities, immediate research objectives, the scholarship scheme for bright students unable to pay fees, and how the infrastructure around the University—especially the roads and power plant—would benefit the entire community.
The Nigerian Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called for an urgent meeting with major cement manufacturers, including Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, and Lafarge, to address the escalating cost of cement. The meeting, scheduled for Monday at the Federal Ministry of Works in Mabushi, Abuja, aims to examine the issues contributing to the surge in…
In a bid to allay public fears, the Borno State government has strongly refuted concerns regarding the potential resurgence of violence by repentant Boko Haram insurgents. Zuwaira Gambo, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, provided assurances that the 160,000 individuals who have repented underwent a solemn oath-taking ceremony with the Quran, committing themselves…
In response to the escalating security challenges in Nigeria, Senator Ned Nwoko has revealed the specifics of his proposed bill advocating for the ownership of firearms by civilians. The bill, designed to address the prevailing insecurity, outlines rigorous criteria and checks for individuals seeking to bear arms. During an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show,…
In a devastating incident, a Nigerian banker, Dr. Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, the CEO of Access Bank, his wife, and son were among the six individuals who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in San Bernardino County on Friday evening. The Eurocopter EC 130 helicopter was en route from Palm Springs to Boulder City, Nevada,…