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Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has criticized Nigeria’s 1411-member delegation at the UN climate summit in Dubai. He highlighted the irony of Nigeria matching China’s delegation size despite vast budget disparities. Obi pointed out China’s higher Human Development Index (HDI) and expressed concern over Nigeria’s delegation composition, consisting mostly of non-relevant officials and associates…
Nigerian Breweries have partnered Daystar Power for a 4.3 MW solar plant in Lagos. Daystar will handle a 4.2 MW solar setup with a 2 MWh battery. This project is a big step in solar and battery tech for Nigerian industries. The solar system will provide 42% of the brewery’s daytime power, slashing diesel use…
On Friday, the Lagos Appeal Court affirmed Francis Nwifuru’s victory as the elected governor of Ebonyi State in the March 18 gubernatorial election. The All Progressives Congress (APC) member’s win was upheld, with the three-member panel of the State and National Assembly Appeal Court, led by Justice Jummai Sankey, dismissing the appeal by Chukwuma Odii…
Over 1,000 residents from 20 villages in Awka community, Anambra state, expressed their grievances on Wednesday, November 22, staging a protest without clothing. The demonstration was fueled by the indiscriminate killings of their fellow community members. Carrying placards, the protesters accused certain high-ranking police officers of complicity in bribery and corruption within the locality. A…
An argument erupted in the Senate on Tuesday when the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced two new leaders from the minority group. The previous leaders of the Senate Minority (the person who represents the smaller political group in the Senate) and the Minority Whip (the second-in-command to the Minority Leader) lost their positions after a…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has characterized governing Nigerians as a challenging task, stating in an interview with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) that people often assert their rights and believe they should be in charge. Despite acknowledging the difficulty, he asserted that during his eight-year tenure, he diligently worked to advance the nation across various…
The Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna, has declared the elevation of Lt. Col. Abubakar-Surajo Imam to the esteemed rank of Professor in Mechatronics Engineering, marking the first instance of a serving personnel achieving this rank within the Nigerian Army’s history. Brig.-Gen. A.M. Tukur, the Registrar of the Academy, formally disclosed this promotion in a statement…
Kcee, the acclaimed hitmaker, has now addressed the accusations of exploitation made against him by Igwe Credo, the Manager of the flute player featured in his song ‘Ojapiano.’ This response from Kcee comes after Credo’s recent interview where he extensively discussed their business dealings, accusing the singer of unfair treatment. In a detailed video, Kcee…
On Monday, the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria directed their affiliates to cease operations nationwide starting from midnight on November 14, 2023. TUC President Festus Osifo conveyed this decision in Abuja, emphasizing that the strike would persist until government authorities fulfill their duties. The strike also serves as a protest…
Justice Adeniyi granted the former apex bank chief bail on Monday after he was brought to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, bail. The judge ordered that Emefiele be…