NIA Director General, Ahmed Rufai, Resigns
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director General of Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has officially resigned from his post. He tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, marking the end of his tenure at the agency. While the specific reasons for his resignation have not yet been made public, the development has sparked widespread […]
President’s Wife Provides Financial Aid to 1,000 Women Traders in Abia State
Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, the President’s wife, has provided financial support to 1,000 women petty traders in Abia State. Each woman received N50,000 through the Renewed Hope Initiative Economic Empowerment Programme. This aid is part of Mrs. Tinubu’s effort to help small businesses and improve the lives of Nigerian families. The grant was presented by Salamantu […]
State House Lists Buhari, Osinbajo As Heads Of Economy, Security On Webpage
Over a year into President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the State House website continues to display outdated details from the previous government. Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo remains listed as the head of the Economic Management Team, despite his position ending with the last administration. Likewise, the agriculture and security policy pages still reference former President […]
Six #EndSARS Protesters Released After Four Years in Custody
In a significant development, six individuals who were detained during the 2020 #EndSARS protests in Lagos have been released after spending four years in custody. The protesters, identified as Daniel Joyinbo, Adigun Sodiq, Kehinde Shola, Salaudeen Kamilu, Sodiq Usseni, and Azeez Isiaka, were initially arrested by the police for their involvement in the demonstrations. Their […]
Nigeria Reportedly Plans to Sever Diplomatic Ties with Finland: A Closer Look at Simon Ekpa’s Claims
In a surprising development, Simon Ekpa, leader of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has alleged that Nigeria is planning to sever diplomatic ties with Finland. Ekpa, who is currently based in Finland, made this claim through a statement on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. His assertion has generated significant attention, coming shortly after Finnish […]
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Turning Nigeria into His Private Business
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has made serious allegations against President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of running Nigeria like it’s his personal business. According to Atiku, Tinubu is using his power to benefit himself, his family, and close allies, turning the country’s resources and institutions into tools for his own gain. In a statement shared […]
Dangote Refinery to Start Supplying Petrol in September
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expected to start producing petrol by mid-September, according to a recent report by Reuters. The refinery, owned by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, had initially planned to begin production earlier but faced delays. Earlier reports suggested that petrol production would begin in June, but due to minor setbacks, the date […]
Court Postpones Hearing on Wike’s Motion to Stop Hunger Protest
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has postponed the hearing on a suit filed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, which seeks to limit the ongoing hunger protest. The court has adjourned the case until September 4, 2024. This came after the claimant’s counsel, Moses Ebute, served the motion on the respondents during the […]
Over 2,000 #EndBadGovernance Protesters Arrested Across Nigeria – Femi Falana Speaks Out
In a recent statement, human rights lawyer Femi Falana revealed that 2,111 protesters were arrested during the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria from August 1st to 10th. Out of those arrested, 1,403 have been sent to prison because they lack legal representation. Falana criticized the government’s actions, emphasizing that all suspects should be given time […]
EFCC Urges Nigerian Filmmakers to Verify Movie Production Funding Sources
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently called on Nigerian filmmakers to be more careful about where their movie funding comes from. This advice was shared during a forum hosted by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) at the Lagos International Film and Cinema Convention. Ayo Oyewole, representing the EFCC, emphasized […]