Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has joined the ongoing protest in Lagos State. Sowore who is one of the key organizers of the protest arrived at the protest ground at the Ikeja Underbridge at exactly 8:50am. Addressing newsmen, Sowore said the protest was a crucial step towards taking Nigeria to …
1st October: President Tinubu addresses Nigerians
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure …
Dangote to transport petroleum products by sea
Dangote Group has said that it plans to transport refined petroleum products by sea. This announcement was made in a statement on Sunday by the Senior Adviser to the Group President on Special Projects and Strategic Relations, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman. She noted the construction of a jetty in the Lekki Free Zone to handle bulk cargoes …
IPOB issues strong warning over Nigerian independence celebration in Southeast
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared a ban on Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration across the Southeast on October 1. IPOB warned that the Nigerian flag will not fly, there will be no Independence Day activities for students, and businessmen should go about their lawful activities in the Southeast tomorrow. In a statement signed …
Kwankwaso declares NNPP fastest growing party in Nigeria
The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday, described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a “dead party.” He also criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC), highlighting a disconnect between its leadership and the realities facing Nigerians, including rising insecurity, poverty, and hunger. Kwankwaso disclosed this in Abuja during …
President Tinubu swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun as CJN
The new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, whom the Senate confirmed as the new CJN last week has been sworn-in by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu presided over Kekere-Ekun’s swearing-in at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Monday. This followed her screening on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. Tinubu …
Peter Obi joins world leaders at leadership dialogue in Athens, Greece
At the weekend, I joined global leaders that included, former Presidents, Prime ministers, serving and retired senior government officials, military chiefs, renowned academics, sports personalities, and others in Athens, Greece, for a Leadership Dialogue focused on governance, particularly in the areas of Democracy, Security and the Economy in today’s world. The focus was on the …
VP Shettima returns to Abuja after UN General Assembly
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima is back in Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the just concluded 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York. His arrival was announced by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement on Sunday. While in New York, the Vice President presented Nigeria’s National Statement …
President Tinubu submits names for North West Development Commission Governing Board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the names of the inaugural Governing Board members for the North West Development Commission, NWDC, to the Senate for confirmation. The NWDC Governing Board nominees submitted to the Senate by Tinubu include are as follows: Chairman: Ambassador Haruna Ginsau (Jigawa) MD/CEO: Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji (Kano) Members: Dr. Yahaya …
EFCC arrests former Governor over alleged N27bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested a former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, over an alleged fraud of N27bn. Ishaku was reportedly picked up at his Abuja residence in the early hours of Friday. The former governor was said to still be in the anti-graft agency’s custody as of the time …