Insecurity: Nigerians paid N2.2trn as ransom in one year
Insecurity in Nigeria has reached a troubling level, with a new report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealing that Nigerians paid more than N2.2 trillion as ransom between May 2023 and April 2024. The data, published in the Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey, shows that households affected by kidnappings bore this enormous […]
President Tinubu Appoints World Bank Specialist, Aisha Garba As New UBEC Boss
President Tinubu Appoints Aisha Garba as UBEC BossPresident Bola Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Appointment Announced by Presidential AdviserThe announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the […]
President-elect Of Ghana, John Mahama Visits Tinubu In Abuja (Photos)
Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, visited Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, December 17, 2024. The meeting took place at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, where the two leaders came together for a brief discussion. Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, confirmed the visit was a courtesy call. […]
Vice President Shettima Arrives In Saudi Arabia (Video)
Vice President Kashim Shettima has landed at the Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina, Saudi Arabia. Warm Welcome in MadinaUpon his arrival, Shettima was warmly received by Abdulmohsen Bin Nayef Bin Hamed, the Deputy Governor of Madina Region, along with key Nigerian diplomatic officials, including the Consulate General of Jeddah, Ambassador Mu’azzam Nayaya. Purpose […]
TCN restores electricity in Bayelsa after 4-month blackout
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored electricity to most parts of Bayelsa after a four-month blackout. The General Manager of TCN’s Port Harcourt Region, Emmanuel Anyaegbulem, confirmed the restoration during a press conference held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The power outage began on July 29 when criminals vandalized around 20 transmission […]
Nigerian Customs Seize 9 Trucks of Smuggled Rice in Ogun State
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the seizure of nine trucks filled with smuggled rice in Ogun State. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Monday, the Comptroller of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Kola Oladeji, shared details of the operation. Oladeji explained that customs officers from FOU Zone A stopped […]
BREAKING: Tinubu postpones 2025 budget presentation to NASS
President Bola Tinubu has postponed the presentation of the 2025 national budget to the National Assembly. Initially scheduled for Tuesday, the event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The proposed N47.9 trillion budget was to be delivered to both legislative houses on Tuesday. However, reports from the National Assembly indicate that the presentation […]
More Hardship As Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 34.60 Percent In November
The economic challenges in Nigeria have worsened, with the inflation rate hitting 34.60 percent in November 2024. This marks an increase from the 33.88 percent recorded in October, further stretching the finances of ordinary Nigerians. Details from the National Bureau of StatisticsThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released a new report showing that inflation rose […]
ASUP reaches agreement with Nigerian Govt, suspends warning strike
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced the suspension of its two-week warning strike. The union has instructed members nationwide to return to work starting Monday, December 16, 2024. ASUP had launched the strike on December 2, 2024, as a response to the government’s alleged neglect of Nigeria’s polytechnics. This action aimed to […]
African Govts Should Ban Kemi Badenoch From Coming To Africa – Seun Kuti Says
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has sparked a call for African governments to ban Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, after her controversial comments about Nigeria. The UK politician allegedly spoke about her upbringing in Nigeria, describing it as overshadowed by fear, insecurity, and widespread corruption. These statements have drawn sharp criticism from […]