Minister Wike announces a two-month free ride in Abuja
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has announced the approval of a two-month free ride on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, by President Bola Tinubu. Wike who made the disclosure in Abuja yesterday, during the Ministerial Sectoral Update on the performance of Tinubu’s administration in the last one year, said that the metro […]
Bill on Nigeria’s old national anthem passes second reading
The Nigeria Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem. The old anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was replaced with the current one “Arise, O Compatriots” in 1978 during the Olusegun Obasanjo regime. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele who sponsored […]
FG re-launches National Information Portal
The Federal Government has re-launched the National Information Portal with the link, www.nigeria.gov.ng as the official digital gateway to comprehensive information about Nigeria and Nigerians. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, who yesterday re-launched the portal on the sidelines of the Ministerial Sectoral Briefings, to mark the first anniversary of the President […]
UK Prime Minister announces New General Election for July 4
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a UK general election is to be held on July 4. The poll will be the first time Sunak, faces the public while in charge, after he was appointed leader of the largest party in parliament in an internal Conservative vote in October 2022. The vote — the third […]
Cross River House of Assembly impeaches Speaker
Members of the Cross River State House of Assembly today engaged in a free-for-all following the impeachment of the Speaker Elvert Ayambem. The House turned chaotic as the sitting rounded up, with members fighting over the mace, which is the symbol of authority of the speaker. The fisticuffs ended the sitting, which saw 17 members […]
FG begins construction of 1, 250 housing units in 4 states
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of 1,250 housing units across four states in Northern Nigeria, under the Renewed Hope Estate of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, who made the disclosure today at the groundbreaking ceremony of 250 housing units, in Katsina State, said the Renewed […]
Retired Police Officers storms National Assembly
Retired Police Officers under the contributory pension scheme yesterday stormed the National Assembly in Abuja, in protest of their several months’ unpaid pensions. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Chairman of the retirees, Christopher Effiong, lamented the unbearable conditions of the retired police officers, asking the Federal government to remove them from the Contributory pension […]
Pochettino leaves Chelsea by mutual consent after one season
Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after just one season in charge by mutual consent. The English club announced Pochettino’s departure, despite the Blues finishing sixth in the Premier League thanks to a fine run towards the end of the season but missed out on Champions League qualification and a trophy. Pochettino pointed to a lack […]
Pakistan shuts down schools and hospitals
Pakistan ordered schools closure, postponed exams, and put hospitals on alert, as a severe heatwave swept through the country. Pakistan’s chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz said the daytime temperatures in some southern and south-western parts were likely to cross 50 degrees Celsius during the weeklong heatwave, which is eight degrees Celsius above normal levels. Provincial Education […]
CBN raises Interest Rate to 26.25% amid rising Inflation levels
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate for the third straight time by 150 basis points from 24.75 per cent to 26. 25 per cent. The CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso who is also the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) chairman said the committee at its 295th meeting retained the Cash Reserve […]