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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in Nigeria’s 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, expressed dismay yesterday over Nigeria’s reliance on food donations from war-torn Ukraine, highlighting it as a stark reflection of government failures. In response to Ukraine’s recent donation of 25,000 tonnes of wheat to alleviate food shortages in Nigeria’s northeastern region, […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Nigerian government to seek assistance from Zimbabwe in addressing the current record-high inflation in the country. Speaking at a youth leadership symposium held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Obasanjo emphasized the need for Nigeria to learn from Zimbabwe’s experience, as the southern African nation […]
In a groundbreaking development, a proposed bill aims to shake up Nigeria’s political landscape by excluding the North-West, South-West, and South-South zones from fielding presidential candidates in the 2027 general election. The bill, titled “For an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to make provisions for rotation […]
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has unveiled plans for groundbreaking initiatives to modernize the passport application and issuance process, aligning it with global standards. In a video shared via X, Tunji-Ojo hinted at upcoming innovations scheduled for this month, emphasizing his commitment to streamlining passport acquisition. He announced the launch of contactless technology on Friday, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended thirty-six (36) individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The operation, carried out by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC, unfolded on Monday, February 26, 2024, targeting locations in Gbokoniyin and Yetedo areas of Abeokuta. The arrests came as a […]
The House of Representatives has voted against a proposed bill that aimed to amend critical sections of the constitution pertaining to presidential and gubernatorial elections. Sponsored by Awaji-inombek Abiante of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the bill sought to make it mandatory for presidential and gubernatorial candidates to secure more than 50 percent of the […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the administration has rolled out the “Transport For All” (TFA) project. The initiative, a collaboration between the public and private sectors, marks a significant milestone in the quest for efficient and inclusive urban mobility. Key highlights of the TFA project include the arrival of the first fleet of 15 air-conditioned […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given the green light for the sale of foreign exchange to eligible Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to cater to the demand for invisible transactions. According to the directive, each BDC is entitled to purchase $20,000 at the rate of N1,301 per dollar. This rate represents the lower […]
President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to implement the Stephen Oronsaye report, aimed at creating a leaner government by merging and scrapping numerous government agencies. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the president’s decision, stating that after twelve years since the submission of the Oronsaye panel report and the subsequent issuance of a white paper two […]
Nigeriens and members of the Northern Senators Forum have welcomed the decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lift some of the sanctions imposed on Niger Republic following last year’s military coup. The sanctions, including a no-fly zone, border closures, and asset freezes, were imposed in July after Niger’s president, Mohamed […]
