Insecurity: ‘We are aware’ – Wike says as he holds emergency meeting in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has summoned an emergency security meeting in the wake of the increasing wave of kidnapping by […]
Month: January 2024
Buhari launches book in Abuja, Tinubu, Gowon, Osinbajo, others attend
President Bola Tinubu, General Yakubu Gowon, a former head of state, and other former leaders on Tuesday attended the book launch ceremony to honour Nigerian […]
Alleged Fraud: EFCC probes Federal Character Commission boss, Farida
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently cross-examining the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Moheeba Farida Dankaka, in connection to […]
Info FM presenter Deborah Ohamara dies after Abuja accident
A heavy-duty truck laden with sand collided with a moving vehicle along the busy Airport Road in Lugbe, Abuja, claiming the life of radio presenter, […]
FIFA best awards: Messi, Bonmati, others win big [Full list]
Lionel Messi was crowned as FIFA’s best men’s player for 2023 on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati added to her collection of individual accolades at the […]
Yusuf: How rejected man turns Eagles most cherished player
On Sunday afternoon, it was game time between the Super Eagles and Equatorial Guinea under the scorching sun at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan. […]
What Tinubu, N’Assembly, governors promised as they remember fallen heroes
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas placed wreaths at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in memory of Nigerian military soldiers who died in the line of duty. For the first time since taking office, the President presided over a historic occasion at Abuja’s National Arcade, inspecting the Guard of Honour, which included detachments from the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Nigerian Legion. Afterwards, Tinubu laid a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier as a mark of last respect to the fallen heroes who […]
Amid zero FDI, 14 states spends N21bn on foreign trips – Reports
Despite spending at least N21.04 billion on foreign visits over the previous three years, 14 state governments have failed to attract any sort of foreign investment in their domains. Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Ebonyi, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Nasarawa, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara are the affected states. Between 2021 and the third quarter of 2023, these states failed to attract any of the $14.85 billion in foreign investment into Nigeria. Between 2021 and 2023, Bauchi spent N3.81bn on foreign trips without having anything to show for it. Bayelsa spent N1.99bn, Benue spent […]
AFCON 2023: Furious Ghana fan arrested for attacking coach after Cape Verde defeat
An angry Ghana fan reportedly launched a verbal attack on manager, Chris Hughton after the Black Stars’ 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde at the African Cup […]
Why I don’t see divorce from my ex-husbands as failure – Funke Akindele
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has said she doesn’t regard her two failed marriages as “failures.” Speaking in an interview with Wazobia FM, Lagos, […]
How Nyesom Wike, assisted by Nigerian Air Force demolished Abuja community, rendering hundreds of residents homeless
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has carried out another mass demolition of houses in Abuja – this time in a community near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Photographs of the demolition carried out in Nuwalege village was obtained and it showed the officials were assisted by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to carry out the exercise. “The Nigerian Air Force and the FCT minister have demolished our houses in Nuwalege; we are a village close to the airport. This […]
Don’t worry about ‘Japa’ – Tinubu assures Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu assured Nigerians on Monday that they should not be concerned about the country’s mass exodus of skilled workers, stating that the Federal Government, in collaboration with sub-nationals, will train more people to fill the professional gap that is now visible in health, technology, and other sectors. The President spoke in Owerri, the Imo State capital, during the second term inauguration of Governor Hope Uzodimma. Addressing the people of the state […]
2024 Hajj: NAHCON signs pact with Ithraa Thraa Al Khair Tafawa
…to ensure smooth exercise… By Abdullahi Muhammad, Abuja The Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, has Monday signed Hajj […]
My friend, Isa Gusau, by Kashim Shettima
There couldn’t have been a more poignant last chapter to a man’s life than my final text exchange with him. He reached out on December […]
EFCC arrests ex-minister for alleged N3.6bn loan fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Charles Ugwu, for alleged conspiracy and loan fraud to the […]