FG puts plans to complete Benin-Lokoja road
The Minister of Works, David Umahi says the Federal Government has put plans in place to complete the construction of the Benin- Lokoja road project within six months. Umahi who made this known on Thursday during a meeting with the contractors handling the road projects, said that federal government had device means to hasten the […]
16 state governors support the formation of state police
The development was revealed in a report presented to the National Economic Council (NEC) during its 140th meeting, which was conducted virtually under the chairmanship of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, shared this information with State House Correspondents in a virtual briefing following the council meeting. While […]
Mr Julius Abure faults NLC picketing of the National Secretariat
Mr Julius Abure, the National Chairman of Labour Party(LP) has faulted Wednesday’s picketing of the National Secretariat of the party by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) saying it is a show of shame. Contained in a statement through its National Publicity Secretary on Thursday, Abure also described the action as a show of rascality. Abure […]
PL charges Leicester City for breaking rules
Leicester City have been charged by the Premier League with allegedly breaking spending rules during their last three seasons in the top flight. Leicester have been referred to an independent commission for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and failing to submit audited finances. If found guilty the Championship high-flyers could face a points deduction. […]
Naira to appreciate soon Bayo Onanuga warns forex speculators
The Presidency has warned forex speculators to discard their Dollars, saying that the Naira will soon appreciate. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who made this call in a statement via his X handle yesterday, urged speculators to quickly dump their dollars to avoid “tears.” Onanuga was reacting to the […]
Senate Passes Student Loan Act 2024
The Nigerian Senate has successfully passed the Student Loans Access to Higher Education Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, marking a significant step in the legislative process aimed at enhancing access to higher education for Nigerian students. The passage of the bill by the Senate follows the consideration of a comprehensive report presented by the […]
NLC Storms LP HQ, Demands Leadership Change
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) staged a protest at the national headquarters of the Labour Party (LP) in Abuja on Wednesday, expressing their dissatisfaction with the current party leadership and alleging a departure from the party’s foundational principles. The Labour Centre called for the resignation of the national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, accusing […]
Senegal President Macky Sall rejects blame for election chaos
President Macky Sall said he does not regret delaying this year’s elections, a move which sparked deadly protests. Macky Sall who said he did not make the decision alone – was responding to concerns raised by parliamentarians. After a violent backlash, many feared the relatively stable nation was slipping into political crisis. However, the attempt […]
Dani Alves to be freed on €1m bail after rape conviction
A Spanish court has decided to grant conditional release to former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves, who was serving a four and a half-year prison sentence for rape. Alves, 40, will be released on a €1 million bail after spending approximately one-quarter of his sentence behind bars since January 2023. The court’s decision comes […]
The Crown leads Bafta TV nominations
The final season of Netflix’s The Crown leads this year’s Bafta TV Award nominations, despite controversy over its depiction of the Royal Family. The sixth season of the royal drama, which covers the events of the 1990s including Princess Diana’s death, has been nominated for eight awards. It received mixed reviews from critics, with one […]