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US Raises Concerns Over China’s Potential Influence on Nigeria through Loans: Integrated Country Strategies Document Reveals Worries

NAJ2023August 11, 202303 mins

The United States has expressed apprehensions regarding China’s potential to exert influence over the Nigerian government by leveraging Chinese loans. These revelations emerged from the Integrated Country Strategies document prepared by the US Department of State, highlighting concerns about China’s role in Nigeria. The document, initially approved on April 6, 2022, underwent review and updates…

Senate Holds Confirmation of Key Figures Amidst Controversy, Security Scrutiny

NAJ2023August 8, 202305 mins

In a day that witnessed both confirmations and uproar, the Nigerian Senate navigated through a challenging session as it screened and confirmed ministerial nominees. Notably, the confirmation process hit a roadblock for some prominent figures, and the session took an unexpected turn when the confirmation of three nominees, including Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Stella Okotete, and…

2023 WASSCE Results Released: A Milestone for Nigerian School Candidates

NAJ2023August 8, 202305 mins

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has officially declared the release of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. This announcement was made during a press briefing on Monday, led by Mr. Patrick Areghan, the Head of the Nigeria Office of WAEC. With an air of joy and gratitude…

Tinubu promises double minimum wage

ICO2023August 4, 202302 mins

Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, has reassured Nigerians that the upcoming implementation of the new minimum wage will lead to a substantial increase in workers’ salaries, potentially doubling their current earnings. Ngelale shared this information during a recent interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he also…

Age forgery, credentials falsification stalls screening of 3 ministerial nominees by Senate

ICO2023August 1, 2023February 22, 202505 mins

Senate Screening of Ministerial Nominees: Alleged Age Forgery and Credential Falsification Issues Arise Yesterday, the Senate commenced the screening of ministerial nominees, with at least three nominees facing issues of alleged age forgery and credentials falsification. This screening process is critical as it highlights the integrity of individuals nominated for key government positions….

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Tinubu’s 28-man ministerial nominees unveiled

ICO2023July 27, 202302 mins

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has sent the list of his ministerial nominees to the National Assembly for confirmation. In a letter delivered by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to the Senate during plenary on Thursday, July 27, 2023, President Tinubu, sought for the confirmation of the 28 nominees…

Court orders DSS to allow Kanu access to his medical records

NAJ2023July 20, 202303 mins

On Thursday, the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled in favour of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, ordering the Department of State Services (DSS) to allow him access to his medical records. The court judgment, delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, stated that the objections raised by the security…