Tinubu, Govs Preach Unity as Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir
President Bola Tinubu, alongside his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Barau Jibrin; as well as several governors, joined millions of Muslim faithfuls in celebrating this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. In separate statements, these political leaders emphasized the significance of unity, love, and hope for all Nigerians during this important festivity. Eid-el-Kabir, […]
Lagos NYSC Corper Raises Threats to life After viral Criticism Of Government
A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, has alleged threats to life following her now viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government over inflation and economic hardship. In the video shared on her TikTok account #talktoraye, Uguamaye expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions, openly criticised President Tinubu by also calling him a […]
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 […]
President approves Consumer Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS) starting with members of the civil service. According to a statement today by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the initiative, in collaboration with financial institutions and cooperatives nationwide, serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to […]
Court of Arbitration for Sport Rejects IBA’s Appeal To Organise Olympic Boxing
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday threw out an appeal from the International Boxing Association (IBA) after it was stripped of its rights to organise boxing events at the Paris Olympics. In its ruling explaining the decision to dismiss the IBA appeal, the CAS panel said the organisation “had not increased its financial […]
Nigerian Senate calls for immediate suspension of plans to remove subsidy on electricity
The Nigerian Senate has called for the immediate suspension of plans by the Executive to remove subsidy on Electricity which would result in an increase in tariffs, describing the move as retrogressive and ill-timed. The Upper Chamber also mandated its Committee on Power to investigate the over N2 trillion subsidy requirement as alleged by the […]
Guinea’s military junta dissolves government and seals borders
Guinea’s military junta, which seized power in a coup in September 2021, has dissolved the government. The announcement was made through a presidential decree read on state TV on Monday by the presidency’s Secretary General, Brig Gen Amara Camara. Mr Camara did not disclose the reason for the dissolution or say when a new government […]
Ondo Government marks out Feb. 22 and Feb 23 as public holiday in honour of Former Governor
The Ondo State Government has declared Thursday, Feb. 22 and Friday, Feb. 23 as public holidays in honour of the late former Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu. According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, the two-day holiday will allow people of the state to honour the late former […]
Liberia government says president Boakai had heat exhaustion during inauguration
Liberia’s new President Joseph Boakai has been declared “perfectly fine” by his doctors, his office says. The 79-year-old failed to reach the end of his inauguration speech and had to be helped away from the podium during his swearing-in ceremony on Monday. His office said he had suffered heat exhaustion but had now resumed his […]
US Congress speedily backs new funding before government shutdown
The US Congress has passed legislation to fund the government through early March, avoiding a partial government shutdown on Saturday. The House of Representatives passed the short-term funding measure by a vote of 314 to 108, about two hours after the Senate passed it by a vote off 77 to 18, despite political tensions. Democrats […]