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In an unapologetic statement, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, declared on Monday that he derives joy from taking on the country’s elite who refuse to comply with the law, particularly when it comes to paying ground rent. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Wike dismissed concerns about potential backlash from […]
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that Nigerians are currently paying only 55% of what others in the region are paying for premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. This statement was made during a visit to the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Refinery by the President of the Economic Community of West […]
In a scathing response to former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi’s recent comments, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has accused Amaechi of being “hungry for power, not food.” Wike’s remarks came during a media chat in Abuja, where he dismissed Amaechi’s claims of hunger as “political lies” and “disrespectful to Nigerians.” Amaechi, who […]
With Sallah just three days away, many Nigerians are filled with anxiety rather than joy. Local contractors, civil servants, and uniformed personnel are still awaiting their salaries and payments. For numerous families, this delay is transforming what should be a festive time into a period of struggle. According to sources from federal government Ministries, […]
Access Bank Plc has announced the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in East Africa and enhancing financial services across the region. The acquisition, which was announced on Monday, reflects Access Bank’s commitment to expanding its public sector, corporate, retail, and digital banking capabilities in […]
In the days preceding the Muslim festival of Eid-el-Kabir, ram merchants at the Mai’adua International Livestock Market in Katsina State have decried the dwindling demand even as the animals remain in limited supply. A correspondent from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who visited the market on Sunday reports that the merchants’ grievances stem […]
The suspended senator from Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, as mandated. As reported in the media, her principal attorney, West Idahosa (SAN), confirmed this information on Sunday. Nevertheless, Idahosa expressed uncertainty regarding whether the Federal Government intends to formally charge her on Tuesday. […]
The former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has proclaimed that Nigeria is engulfed in a profound crisis, asserting that so-called “urban bandits” have usurped the mantle of leadership. Addressing an audience on Saturday in Abuja during a public lecture entitled “Weaponization of Poverty as a Means of Underdevelopment: A Case Study of Nigeria,” […]
By Mogaji Wole Arisekola Once upon a time, tales of famine and food shortages seemed remote, almost implausible. I held a firm belief that as long as Nigeria remained a united, indivisible nation, the North would invariably produce enough sustenance to nourish the entire country. With its expansive terrain and burgeoning populace, the North appeared […]
In a shocking revelation from the past, former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s scathing comment on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has resurfaced, leaving many to wonder about the state of their relationship. Obasanjo made the comment at an event, where he claimed that if he had endorsed Atiku’s presidential bid, he would have faced divine […]
