Microfinance Bank launches ‘ram loans scheme’ for Sallah celebrations
The Yobe Microfinance Bank says it has launched a “ram loans scheme” for Sallah celebrations. Sheriff Almuhajir, the bank’s chief executive officer (CEO), disclosed this in an interview with NAN in Damaturu on Thursday.…
Tell Your Aides And Ministers To Stop Castigating Buhari’s Govt – Tambuwal Tells Tinubu
The former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has urged President Bola Tinubu to desist from disassociating himself from the tenure of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari.Tambuwal insisted that Tinubu must stop his…
Peter Obi is a packaged fraud, just like Buhari – Sowore
The presidential flag-bearer of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has boldly claimed that his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, was fraudulently…
Sallah: Ram traders lament low patronage amidst high prices
As the countdown to Sallah festivities narrows, ram sellers across the country are currently grappling with a disturbing trend of low patronage. Their voices showed frustration and worry as they attributed the…
DANGOTE REFINERY: A SHAME TO PAST NIGERIAN GOVERNMENTS – SENATE PRESIDENT
…Says even ordinary Nigeria Vice-President’s residence takes 14 years to complete. The Senate leadership yesterday described the 650,000bpd Dangote Petroleum Refinery as the 9th…
Delay in driving licence, number plate issuance over — FRSC
The Corps Marshal of Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has assured Nigerians that delays in accessing driver’s licences and plate numbers were over. Mohammed gave the assurance in Abuja at a reception…
No NIN, no registration – NYSC tells prospective corps members
The National Youth Service Corps has announced that the National Identity Number is a mandatory requirement for the 2024 Batch B service year registration. This was disclosed on the scheme’s official social media…
Kaduna Assembly yet to report findings on El-Rufai — EFCC, ICPC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission have revealed that the Kaduna State House of Assembly was yet to report the alleged N423billion…
NiDCOM hails rescue of Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana
Ten Nigerian girls recently rescued from human traffickers in Ghana are now in safe custody and receiving care, according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. The girls, eight from Imo State and two from Plateau…
Dangote refinery: Oil majors blame theft, low production for poor crude supply
Major oil companies have lamented the impact of oil theft and pipeline vandalism on the availability of crude for local refineries. The Director-General of the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr…
Minimum wage and matters arising
The labour unions went on total strike on Monday, paralysing economic activities, stopping domestic flights and switching off the national power…
Court orders final forfeiture of private varsity built by ex-civil servant with ‘stolen funds’
The federal high court sitting in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of NOK University and all of its assets said to be linked to one Anthony Hassan, a former director of finance and accounts at the federal ministry…
Enemies Of Kano Distracted Gov Yusuf For One Year – Kwankwaso
Leader of Kwankwasiyya movement and the Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the opposition in Kano of distracting government for one year. Kwankwaso reacted…
The Last One Year Has Been Challenging – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the last one year has been a challenging time for the country. The President said he has been working, retooling and rejigging the financial system to bring prosperity and…
Next Olubadan Will Be Installed As Soon As He Is Strong Enough – Makinde
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will be installed as soon as he is strong enough, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has said. Speaking in Ibadan on Saturday, Makinde said he had received the…
Minimum Wage: Cut Your Salaries To Pay Us – Civil Servants Tell Governors
Civil servants across the country have asked the state governors to slash their salaries and allowances and those of their appointees to enable them to pay the new minimum wage of N62,000 proposed by the federal…
FG Bans Lodging Of Underage Girls In Hotels
The Federal Government has warned hoteliers across the country not to harbour teenagers and underage girls in their facilities or risk being sanctioned. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, read the riot acts on…
‘Yahoo boys involved’ – EFCC clarifies raid on Akure nightclubs
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has clarified the raid on Akure nightclubs where a groom and 49 other suspected internet fraudsters were arrested on Saturday. It’s spokesperson, Dele Oyedele, said…
Borno State Governor Zulum Hands Over to Deputy, Takes One Month Break
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has transferred power to his deputy, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, to act as governor during his absence for a…
Amaechi declines support for Fubara, Wike amid Rivers dispute
Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has decided to stay neutral amid the dispute between the current governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Amaechi said he will not give his support to…
Howard University terminates Diddy’s honorary degree, others over assault video
Howard University in Washington, D.C. has announced that it has revoked the honorary degree awarded to Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, following the surfacing of a video that the university considers a major breach of…
Iga Swiatek beats Jasmine Paolini to win fourth French Open title
Iga Swiatek of Poland has defeated Jasmine Paolini, her Italian counterpart, to clinch the 2024 French Open women’s singles title. The Polish tennis star claimed her fifth Grand Slam title overall with the victory at the…
Tinubu’s Unplanned Leadership Must End In 2027 – Salihu Lukman
Former national vice chairman (North-West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has asked opposition parties and other critical stakeholders in the country to mobilise Nigerians towards…
Tinubu names Abuja road after Chinua Achebe
President Bola Tinubu has named the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District, Abuja after renowned novelist, Chinua Achebe. Tinubu stated this during his address…