President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a request to the Senate seeking confirmation of nominees for the South-West, North-Central, and South-South Development Commissions. The nominees, totaling 55, were submitted in a letter to the National Assembly, and the Senate is expected to refer the nominations to the relevant committees for screening and confirmation. […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has busted a clandestine operation involved in the sale of adulterated and expired alcoholic beverages in Lagos. The agency caught a suspect, Mr. Madu Abuchi Simon, in the act of falsifying popular alcoholic brands, including Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, […]
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has assured the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari of cooperation and collaboration in the interest of Nigeria’s growth and development. Dangote gave the assurance while on a visit to NNPCL, in […]
Billionaire philanthropist, Bill Gates has revealed plans to give away nearly all of his estimated $200 billion fortune to charity, retaining only 1% for personal use. The declaration came alongside news that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the most influential philanthropic organizations in modern history, will be formally shut down. “The wealth […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been honored with the traditional chieftaincy title “Dike Si Mba Anambra” by the collective of Anambra State’s traditional rulers. The title, which translates to “Hero from Another Land,” was conferred during a grand ceremony at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, marking a significant moment in the President’s […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Miss Usoro Offiong Akpabio as the Managing Director of the South South Development Commission (SSDC), a newly established regional body aimed at promoting economic growth and infrastructural development across Nigeria’s South South geopolitical zone. Akpabio, a 42-year-old political strategist from Akwa Ibom State, is widely […]
Renowned Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has sparked widespread debate after criticizing the Catholic Church’s use of black smoke as a symbol of an unsuccessful papal election. In a recent video posted on his social media platforms, the veteran actor argued that this long-standing tradition reinforces negative associations with the color black, potentially affecting […]
In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, former lawmakers of the now-defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) have distanced themselves from ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami. The group reaffirmed its unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dismissing recent moves by the […]
In a recent interview with Channels Television, the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, painted a dire picture of Nigeria’s economy, likening it to a “dead horse.” The Professor of Economics and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria emphasized that the country’s economic situation is far more complex than many people realize, and […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to partnering with Anambra State and the Southeast region, describing Anambra as a “beacon of commerce, intellect, and cultural strength” during his state visit and grand reception in Awka on Thursday. Addressing a crowd that included traditional rulers, political leaders, and members of the public, President Tinubu […]
