The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has ignited lively controversy with biblical reference to praying for President Tinubu with his recent comments on praying for President Bola Tinubu’s second term in office. While speaking to journalists at the Government House in Uyo, Governor Eno revealed that he has been praying […]
Nigerians have expressed surprise over revelations that the National Assembly has earmarked N393.29 billion for streetlight initiatives in the 2025 national budget. This sum encompasses 1,477 projects distributed across federal constituencies and senatorial districts, averaging N266.4 million per project. These figures were unveiled in a recent report by BudgIT, Nigeria’s civic tech organization […]
The Lagos State Government has triumphantly announced the relocation of the Okobaba Plank Market from Ebute Meta to the newly established Timberville site in Agbowa. As an integral component of the resettlement strategy, the government has provided 260 units of two-bedroom apartments to house the displaced merchants. This significant development was unveiled by […]
The federal government has begun paying the long-awaited N35,000 wage award arrears to its employees, fulfilling a key part of its commitment to support workers amid prevailing economic challenges. The payment, which is being made in five instalments of N35,000 each, is expected to bring relief to thousands of federal government employees […]
President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to Lagos on Tuesday to participate in the 50th-anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and commission several key infrastructure projects in the state. The ECOWAS golden jubilee events will feature a reenactment of the 1975 declaration at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, […]
A powerful explosion occurred on Monday afternoon at a bus stop along the Mararaba-Nyanya bypass in Abuja, leaving one person injured. The blast, which happened at approximately 2:50 pm, sent shockwaves through the area and caused widespread panic among commuters and residents. According to a statement released by the Federal Capital […]
President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to Lagos on Tuesday to participate in the 50th-anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and commission several key infrastructure projects in the state. The ECOWAS golden jubilee events will feature a reenactment of the 1975 declaration at the Nigerian Institute of International […]
Seven individuals, including three employees of Wema Bank Plc, have been arraigned in court for their alleged involvement in ₦8.5 billion fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought the suspects before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on Friday, accusing them of conspiracy to defraud and cybercrime. […]
When we came into office, Nigeria’s solid minerals sector was underperforming. In 2023, it generated just ₦6 billion in revenue. By the end of 2024, that number had grown to ₦38 billion. That kind of turnaround tells you something is working. One of the first things we did was tighten the licensing process. We made […]
The Imo State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing security operations, neutralizing five armed suspects, arresting 147 individuals, and rescuing seven kidnapped victims across different parts of the state. The announcement was made by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, who credited the achievements to the strategic efforts of […]
