TINUBU’S POLICIES WILL PAVE THE WAY FOR A STRONGER NIGERIA – DEJI OF AKURE
TINUBU’S POLICIES WILL PAVE THE WAY FOR A STRONGER NIGERIA – DEJI OF AKURE
National News
Read More
Witness Reveals Key Details in N110 Billion Fraud Case Against Yahaya Bello, Exposes N550 Million Property Refund Request
In the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, accused of a N110.4 billion fraud, a key witness has provided testimony shedding light on a significant transaction involving one of Bello’s alleged accomplices. The witness revealed that the accomplice sought a refund of N550 million related to a property deal. According to the…
15 Legal Luminaries, Including Senate Leader, Receive Life Bencher Titles
The Senate has officially confirmed the Senate Leader and 14 other eminent personalities as Life Benchers, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s legal landscape. The confirmation, which was conducted during the Senate’s plenary session, follows their nomination and recommendation by the Body of Benchers. The appointees were recognized for their distinguished contributions to the legal…
Defamation Dispute: Afe Babalola to Potentially Drop Charges Against Dele Farotimi
Renowned legal luminary, Afe Babalola, SAN, is reportedly considering withdrawing legal charges against activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. This development follows a series of legal actions initiated by Babalola, including a ₦500 million defamation lawsuit and a petition to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC). Babalola’s charges stemmed from alleged defamatory statements in Farotimi’s book,…
Ganduje, Kekemeke, Others Get Strategic Roles as Tinubu Announces Board Appointments
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of key political figures, including Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, Duerimini Isa Kekemeke, Magnus Abe, and Tokunbo Afikuyomi, as chairpersons of various boards and parastatals. The announcement was made on Friday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, who described the appointments as…
FG Releases N32.7 Billion Under NSIP to Aid Vulnerable Groups
Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the disbursement of N32.7 billion under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) to support vulnerable groups across the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development on Thursday. The funds are intended to provide relief…
FG Launches Youth Farmers Portal, Kicks Off Registration for NIYEEDEP Initiative
The Federal Government has launched the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal under the National Initiative for Youth Employment in Agriculture Development (NIYEEDEP). This platform is now open for registration, offering Nigerian youth the opportunity to actively participate in transforming the country’s agricultural sector. How to Register The registration process is user-friendly and accessible via the official…
Nigeria, 12 Others to Compete for $40bn Electricity Funding from World Bank, AfDB
The World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) have unveiled the terms for African nations to access $40 billion in funding under the “Mission 300” initiative, aimed at providing electricity to 300 million people across the continent by 2030. According to a Bloomberg report on Thursday, the program seeks to connect half of Africa’s population…
New Year: Tinubu Vows to Cut Inflation and Spur Economic Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set an ambitious target to lower Nigeria’s inflation rate from 34.6% to 15% by the end of 2025. In his New Year message to the nation, the president outlined strategies aimed at easing economic hardships and fostering growth. Tinubu acknowledged the economic struggles of 2024, marked by rising prices of…
Tinubu Flags Off 2024 Christian Pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the 2024 Christian pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan, describing the event as an opportunity for spiritual renewal and national restoration. The flag-off ceremony took place on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, with the President represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator…