President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year. This was made known in a statement released on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He stated that the President has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s…
Ahead of Saturday’s Governorship Election, it has been established that Labour Party Candidate, Olumide Akpata is outgoing Governor Obaseki’s cousin and therefore it would be unfair for him to replace the latter as Governor after his Eight years in office. In a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Benin City, a group known…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an alleged internet fraudster, who reportedly confined a young lady for money rituals at a hotel in Abuja, by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). In a statement released Thursday night, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine…
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has expressed frustration over the actions of some leaders who joined the party ahead of the 2023 general election and are now at odds with its leadership. The faction specifically called out former presidential candidate Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti for their roles…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has received several petitions from groups across Nigeria, requesting the recall of their federal and state lawmakers. This comes as INEC also unveiled revised Regulations and Guidelines for recalling lawmakers, including councillors in the Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner…
The World Bank Group Finances has revealed that the Federal Government is still repaying $10.6bn in loans obtained under former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, late Umaru Musa Yaradua, and Goodluck Jonathan. Recall that in June 2024, the Debt Management Office said as of March 31, 2024, Nigeria’s domestic and external debts stood at N121.67tn ($91.46bn). The…
Soft drinks manufacturing company, Coca-Cola has announced plans to invest $1 billion in the country over the next five years. This announcement was made during a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the global leadership team of Coca-Cola Company, led by Mr. John Murphy, President and Chief Financial Officer, and Ambassador Segun Apata, Chairman of…
The Nigeria Police Force has highlighted the potential benefits of the Electronic Central Motor Registry innovation aimed at revolutionising how vehicle information is verified and handled on the road. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared the development through a series of social media posts on Thursday, highlighting the ease and efficiency of the…
Imo LG polls: APC Will Emerge Victorious – Uzodinma BoastsImo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has boasted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure a landslide victory in the upcoming local government elections in the state, scheduled for this Saturday, September 21. The governor made this statement during the grand finale of the party’s campaign…
The whole noise about levies and revenue collection in Anambra, for me, has become self-mockery than political leverage for those who think they can exploit emotions to stall collective our development. And my reasons for this would be short and direct to the point. First, let me state clearly, and I beg to be controverted,…
