Prominent legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has come out strongly against a proposed bill seeking to make voting compulsory in Nigeria. In a bold statement during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television anchored by Seun Okinbaloye, Agbakoba declared, “I would rather […]
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday told the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos that he has no case to answer in the ongoing trial over an alleged N2.2 billion fraud. Fayose, who served as Ekiti governor from 2014 to 2018, is facing trial alongside his company, Spotless Investment Limited, on an […]
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded the recent electoral victories of four Nigerians in the United Kingdom, describing their success as a proud moment for the country and a testament to the excellence of Nigerians in the diaspora. In a statement issued by NiDCOM’s Director of Media, […]
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has successfully rescued Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George, from Mali, where she had been trafficked and missing for over four years. The rescue was confirmed in a statement shared on Monday by NiDCOM Chairperson, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, via her official X (formerly Twitter) account. She […]
In a landmark move to strengthen the healthcare system and address the shortage of medical personnel, the Ebonyi State Government has announced an increase in the monthly salary of newly employed doctors to ₦500,000. Governor Francis Nwifuru made the announcement during the launch of a comprehensive health sector reform initiative, which includes a state-wide health […]
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party stalwart, Peter Obi, has declared that his current political mission is not driven by the pursuit of office, but by a commitment to combating the nation’s deep-rooted socio-economic challenges. Speaking during a visit to the Anglican Diocese of Kubwa in Abuja, Obi dismissed growing speculation about a potential alliance […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Nigeria’s Communications and Digital Economy sector has witnessed massive growth under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attracting $191 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Q1 2024—a ninefold increase from $22 million in Q1 2023. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this during an interview for an […]
Francesco Farioli has stepped down as the coach of Dutch football giants Ajax, just a day after the team’s crushing defeat in the title race. The 36-year-old Italian coach, who had been at the helm of the club since May last year, cited differences in vision and approach with the club’s management as the […]
In a surprise move, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has revealed that his primary focus is on forming a coalition to tackle the country’s pressing socio-economic issues, rather than forging alliances for political gain. Obi’s statement comes amidst speculation about potential opposition coalitions aimed at unseating President Bola […]
In a major boost to Nigeria’s oil industry, President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the issuance of crucial licenses for the Kolmani Integrated Development Project, a massive oil exploration venture situated on the border of Bauchi and Gombe states. This move is expected to significantly ramp up the country’s oil production […]
