Nigeria Seeks $500 Million World Bank Loan to Improve Rural Roads and Address Food Price Hike
The Nigerian government is requesting a $500 million loan from the World Bank to repair rural roads, enhance nationwide access to agricultural products, and combat rising food prices. The World Bank indicated that this funding will benefit 92 million rural residents lacking proper road networks. Nigeria’s government submitted this funding request as part of the […]
Nigerian Government Warns Labor Unions Against Risky Minimum Wage Demands
The Nigerian government has cautioned labor unions against pushing for a new minimum wage that might result in widespread job losses or harm the well-being of Nigeria’s 200 million citizens. During the 2024 Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria in Abuja, Information Minister Mohammed Idris warned that the N250,000 minimum wage demand could […]
CAN Urges Nigerian Government to Address Insecurity and Economic Challenges
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Nigerian government to focus on resolving issues of insecurity and economic difficulties for the benefit of the citizens. The call was made by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement released on Wednesday. Okoh highlighted the need for integrity, transparency, and accountability in government, emphasizing […]
N80bn Fraud: EFCC Claims Colleagues, Others Are Protecting Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that certain influential Nigerians are preventing former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, from attending court to address the N80.2 billion fraud accusations against him. Benin Zonal Command’s acting director, Effa Okim, mentioned this during a visit to the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of […]
President Tinubu Has Followed Through on His Campaign Promises to Continue Buhari’s Work – Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has shared his views on the Tinubu-led administration’s performance. Obi appeared on Arise TV on Wednesday evening, where he was asked to evaluate the Tinubu government. In response, Obi expressed concern over the rising prices of food, petrol, the dollar, and other essentials. In his […]
Chief Of Defence Staff Demands Simon Ekpa’s Arrest, Accuses Finland And EU Of Protecting Him
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has accused the Finnish government and the European Union of protecting Simon Ekpa, who claims to be the Prime Minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra. During an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday, June 12, Musa questioned the European Union’s commitment to supporting democracy in Nigeria, […]
NLC: President Misled Public, No New Minimum Wage Agreement Yet
Title: BREAKING: President misinformed you, no agreement on new minimum wage yet – NLC The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reacted to the Democracy Day Speech by the President, Bola Tinubu, where he gave assurance of a new minimum wage for the workforce, saying he failed to give them the much expected gift on June […]
Five-Story Building Under Construction Collapses in Onitsha
A five-story building that was being built collapsed on Wednesday in Onitsha, Anambra State. Reports indicate that the building fell down at about 7:15 in the morning. The source said. “I was going to work this morning when I saw it. The entire building came down in rubbles.“I don’t think there were casualties in the […]
June 12: President Tinubu Arrives at Eagles Square for Democracy Day Celebration
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived at Eagles Square in Abuja for the Democracy Day celebration parade. Tinubu, along with his wife, Remi Tinubu, arrived in the presidential motorcade. The event has started with the recitation of the national anthem. Present at the event are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Vice President […]
Nigerians Protest Hardship, Demand Tinubu’s Resignation
As Nigerians observe Democracy Day on June 12, many citizens protested the country’s current conditions. The protesters took to the streets to express their frustration with hunger and economic struggles. In Lagos, demonstrators in Ikeja called for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to step down. They cited the severe economic hardship, stating that “Nigerians can’t comfortably […]