No One Should Be In Jail Merely For Using, Possessing Marijuana — US Govt
President of the United States, Joe Biden, has said that the mere purchase and usage of Marijuana was not enough reason for anyone to be jailed. President Biden formally made this proposal on Thursday on his…
We made mistake adopting western liberal democracy – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said African countries including Nigeria made a mistake by adopting the western liberal democracy. Mr Obasanjo stated this when members of the House of Representatives…
‘Your Plans Will Fail’ – G-60 Lawmakers Tell Wike
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), federal lawmakers referred to as G-60 have blasted the immediate past governor…
The Turn Around Nyesom Wike On Governor Fubara
Penultimate week, the media outlets were awashed with news about the turn around of the former Governor Nyesom Wike, of Rivers State conceding that he made a mistake by supporting the incumbent Governor, Siminalaya…
NEF Endorsed Tinubu On Expectations, Not Principle — Masari
Former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has chided the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and others that have been expressing regrets for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s victory as supporters without…
APC accuses Plateau governor of coercing lawmakers to sign post-dated resignation letters
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed concern over what it describes as ”the brazen illegality orchestrated by the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Caleb Muftwang, and the Speaker of the Plateau…
Police arrest killers of Major-General, others in Imo state
The Imo State Police Command has apprehended a dangerous kidnap syndicate responsible for the abduction and subsequent murder of retired Major General Richard Duru. Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma,…
“It could lead to imprisonment” – NCC warns Nigerians against using pre-registered SIM cards
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians regarding the dangers of purchasing and using pre-registered SIM cards. The Commission stated that the practice is illegal and could…
Some youths trading crypto unaware they’re being used to fund terrorism – Olukoyode
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says some youths who trade in cryptocurrencies do not know that they are being used to fund terrorism in Nigeria. Olukoyede spoke on…
FIRS collected N3.94trn in tax revenue in Q1 2024 – Zach Adedeji
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it collected a sum of N3.94 trillion in tax revenue in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. Zacch Adedeji, FIRS executive chairman, announced the revenue figure on May 15.…
Tinubu condoles with Sanwo-Olu over Chief of Staff, Soyannwos death
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to the family of the late Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo. While mourning Mr. Soyannwo, President Tinubu…
1,115 applicants seek adoption from Lagos govt in 1yr
THE Lagos State Government, yesterday, disclosed that 1,115 applications were received for adoption of children in the last one year from prospective adoptors. During the period under review, it also issued…
Ex-Rivers lawmakers have forfeited their seats, PDP insists
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed claims it was under pressure to compromise its position on the status of former members of the Rivers State Assembly who forfeited their seats onaccount of their…
FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.208trn revenue for April
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared the sum of N1.208 trillion as revenue for April among the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs). The revenue was shared on…
Why trying to make naira appreciate in a hurry won’t work – Atedo Peterside
The founder of Stanbic IBTC and ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside said trying to make the naira appreciate against the dollar in a hurry will not work. Peterside stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s…
36 States Assembly Speakers back state police
The 36 Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria on Thursday expressed support for the establishment of state policing in the country. The speakers made this advocacy in a communique issued at the end of their…
Pope Francis clarifies blessing same-sex unions
Pope Francis has clarified his position on allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. In December, the 87-year-old pontiff said that allowing same-sex couples to be blessed is “as an expression of the…
Electricity: Most DisCos are technically insolvent— NERC
The Federal Government yesterday admitted that most of the electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, in Nigeria are technically insolvent and unable to pay for invoices sent to them from the electricity market…
UTM Offshore CEO, Julius Rone, wins award for pioneering FLNG in Africa
Julius Rone, the CEO of UTM Offshore, has been recognised with a prestigious award for his pioneering efforts in Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) technology in Africa. Rone was conferred with the…
FG clears air on ‘plan’ to illegally access worker’s savings, pension
The Bola Tinubu-led government has reacted to an alleged plan to access the salaries and pension contributions of workers. Earlier this week, there were reports that the federal government plans to take from the pension…
Only Those Not Paying Electricity Bills Grumbling On New Tariff – Adelabu
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the hues and cries on the electricity tariff increase for Bnd A customers is from those who were not paying electricity bills in the past. Adelabu, who spoke at…
Concerns as Ekiti state governor yet to return from 4-day U.S. trip after two weeks
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has failed to return to Nigeria nearly two weeks after departing for a four-day conference in Texas, US. Governor Oyebanji left Nigeria on May 5, 2024, to attend the 16th edition of the…
‘Nobody has monopoly of violence’ – Fubara
Governors Siminalayi Fubara has cautioned political leaders in Rivers State against instigating violence. Fubara issued the warning at the flag-off of the construction of Elele-Omoku Road in the oil-rich South-South…
BREAKING: Court backs CBN, directs banks to collect customer’s social media handles
The Federal High Court, Lagos has upheld a new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulation which requires financial institutions to demand and collect the social media handles of their customers, as part of the standard…