In an attempt to deny a previous report that he testified against Nigeria in the ongoing arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris, France, the media team of Michael Aondoakaa, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), has released the witness statement he submitted to the tribunal. Rather than exonerate him, however, the statement…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has disclosed why the Ministry of Livestock Development announced by President Bola Tinubu has yet to take off. Abubakar Kyari said President Tinubu was committed to harnessing the opportunities in the livestock sector. Kyari said this on Wednesday while speaking with State House Correspondents after a…
The National Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has dismissed the recent inflation figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), claiming that they are exaggerated. Speaking on Wednesday evening, Basiru argued that the reported inflation rate of 34.19% for June 2024 is not accurate. Basiru, a lawyer and former senator,…
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR,Governor of Anambra State, has embarked on an assessment tour of Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Arriving the institution after intermittent stops along Okpuno-Isuaniocha- Mgbakwu Road to interact and acknowledge cheers from excited locals hailing him for bringing democracy dividends their way, the Governor’s…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing security at the sub-national level, particularly in light of the planned nationwide protests against economic hardship and inflation. During a meeting with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, the governors expressed their dedication to safeguarding lives and properties. Ribadu pledged to support the governors in…
A shocking incident unfolded on Wempco Road in Ogba, Lagos, when a Mobile Police officer attacked an e-hailing driver for slowing down at a Zebra crossing to allow a pedestrian to pass. The officer, who had crossed the road at the same point, accused the driver of trying to hit him and began punching him….
A violent clash between supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and ex-governor Nyesom Wike in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area resulted in a baby being tear-gassed and becoming unconscious. The incident occurred during a government medical outreach in the Eliozu community, where a heated argument and stone-pelting ensued between rival factions. Anti-riot policemen arrived, firing…
A devastating building collapse occurred at Arowojobe Estate in the Maryland area of Lagos State, resulting in the deaths of three site workers. The incident happened at No 13, Wilson Mba Street, where a set of three terraces under construction crumbled. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the tragedy, stating that they received…
As a nationwide protest against economic hardship approaches, the military has issued a stern warning to organizers, cautioning against any form of violence. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, emphasized that while citizens have the right to peaceful protest, the military will not tolerate violent gatherings or attempts to hijack the protest….
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has appealed to Nigerians to postpone the planned August 1st nationwide protest and give the Federal Government more time to implement its economic policies. The monarch made this call in a statement on Wednesday, asking the government to speed up efforts to ease the current hardship faced by…
