Comfort Emmanson, the recently freed Ibom Air passenger involved in an altercation has spoken out following her release from custody on Wednesday, expressing that she remains in discomfort and in need of medical attention. In an Instagram post, she extended her gratitude to the Nigerians who advocated on her behalf during her incarceration. In her […]
Popular Nigerian media personality, author, and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa has announced that she is expecting her first child, describing it as “the biggest project of my life” and “the highest calling ever.” The 40-year-old broke the news in an emotional Instagram video, revealing her baby bump while dressed in a flowing floral gown. In her […]
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed reports claiming it endorsed a particular faction of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE), describing the allegations as false and misleading. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, the clarification followed the circulation of a video […]
The Kaduna State Government has officially commenced the full reconstruction of the iconic Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS), marking a new chapter for the 61-year-old facility that once stood as a pride of Nigerian sports. Governor Uba Sani’s administration moved forward with the project following the stadium’s formal handover from the Federal Government in January 2023 […]
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has clarified that the appointment of Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an airport security protocol ambassador is purely voluntary and comes without any financial benefits. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Keyamo emphasized that the role is “akin to […]
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled plans to launch a fortnight-long campaign addressing security, national symbols, disaster preparedness, and Federal Government policies . NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, announced during a press briefing in Abuja yesterday that the sensitization initiative will extend across all 774 local government areas. He stated: “This is […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved two major funding packages aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electricity transmission network, including ₦13 billion for compensation payments and $34 million for the procurement of high-capacity transformers. According to the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, the ₦13 billion allocation will be used to pay compensation to property owners affected […]
By Rotimi Adewale Since his inauguration in 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on bold economic reforms aimed at sanitising the hitherto erratic monetary policy Somersaults in Nigeria. Central to these is the floating and unification of the naira, a decisive break from the artificial, multiple-rate FX regime that once dictated the […]
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has raised the alarm over a growing trend in which some public officers declare assets that do not yet exist, in an apparent bid to legitimise future illicit acquisitions. Speaking at the launch of the Virtual Tool on the Code of Conduct for Public Officers, the CCB disclosed […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has sanctioned a seven-year moratorium on the creation of new federal tertiary institutions within the nation. This directive encompasses universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Education Minister Tunji Alausa articulated the rationale behind this decision, highlighting that the pressing issue in […]
