President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving security and stimulating the nation’s economy. He made this declaration on Wednesday, the 29th of November 2023, during the 2024 Budget Presentation at the National Assembly in Abuja. According to him, the security architecture will be rebuilt to ensure the safety of properties and investments across the country. Addressing the education sector, the president stated that a more sustainable model of funding higher education would be implemented, including the Student Loan Scheme scheduled to become operational by January 2024. Regarding the country’s debt profile, Tinubu asserted that Nigeria remains…
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Popular Nigerian Hip-Hop star Folarin Falana, famously known as Falz, has taken to his Instagram page to celebrate his mother, who has just been appointed as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. The rapper, whose father is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, shared a picture where he was flanked by his parents, both seen in their robes, while he asked the question, ‘What’s better than one Senior Advocate? Two.’ Mrs. Funmi Falana was appointed as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria on Monday, 27th, alongside 57 others.
The authorities of the Nigeria Premier Football League have given Rangers FC 48 hours to appeal or accept the sanction placed on them, which requires them to pay a total of One Million Naira for breaching the Nigeria Premier Football League Framework & Rules. This sanction followed a match between Abia Warriors and Rangers FC of Enugu on Sunday, November 25th, 2023, where it was alleged that some officials of Rangers brought the game to disrepute due to a harsh reaction to provocations by Abia Warriors, the home team. The NPFL considered such actions as misconduct under its rules and…
Two policemen, alongside a passerby,was shot dead by gunmen at the Ahiarab junction in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident, stating that security operatives and a Joint Task Force team, headed by the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, and Commander 34 Artillery Brigade, are currently inspecting the crime scene for evidence that could possibly help in nabbing the perpetrators of the attack. The police in Imo State had, on Saturday, confirmed the kidnap and subsequent killing of the traditional ruler of…
The Joint Admission And Matriculation Board, JAMB, has come under criticism from the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP). The National Publicity Secretary, Abdullahi Yelwa, has asked the admission body to desist from what he described as the extortion of money from unsuspecting applicants and causing unnecessary hardship on Nigerians. While presenting a paper as a guest speaker during the Bauchi State Stakeholders Interactive Session organized by the Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba Umar, at the weekend, Yelwa revealed that JAMB is supposed to be a service-oriented government agency instead of a revenue-generating agency causing Nigerians untold…
Two kidnappers have been arrested by 6 Brigade Garrison of the Nigerian Army in Jalingo, the Taraba State Capital. In a statement, Brigadier General Frank Etim, the Brigade Commander, revealed on Monday, 27th of November, 2023, that some abductors had taken to their heels after sighting the troops. He mentioned that two abductees have been rescued and reunited with their families, while one of the victims is receiving treatment at a health facility. ‘Troops of 6 Brigade Garrison Nigerian Army on Anti-kidnapping Patrol, in a display of gallantry, captured 2 kidnappers and successfully rescued the victims around CBN-BABAYA-U in Jalingo…
One of the newest appointees of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Desmond Akawor, has resigned from his position as the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State. His sudden resignation comes barely 24 hours into his appointment by the APC-led administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to serve as the new Federal Commissioner, representing Rivers State, of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission. Akawor, who is the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Rivers State, resigned from his chairmanship position in a letter dated November 22, 2023. In the letter, he expressed gratitude for having been given…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described as erroneous the recent Appeal Court Judgment that overturned the verdict of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal and returned Governor Abdullahi A. Sule as elected Governor of Nasarawa State. While addressing allegations that the state’s party Campaign Director, Labaran Maku, and Director of Media and Publicity, Mike Omeri, were seen with Governor Sule celebrating his victory at the Appeal Court yesterday, a statement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity, Mike Omeri, debunked the report as baseless and mischievous, adding that the PDP in the state remains resolute in reclaiming its mandate.…
As the year winds down, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has assured Nigerians that there would be no shortages in the supply of petroleum products across the country. Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC Mele Kyari disclosed this in a meeting with the leadership of the Senate on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. The NNPC boss assured the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and other principal members of the Senate that the NNPCL has sufficient supply of the petroleum products that could last through to the next three months. Kyari, who expressed worries over the bad state of the pipeline network across the country,…
Barely a month out, Victor Osimhen has returned to his football team in Napoli after recuperating from a hamstring muscle injury. The 24 year old has been absent from the field ever since he played for the Nigerian Super Eagles in a friendly match against Saudi Arabia on October 13, 2023. Napoli’s management revealed that, Edo born football sensation worked with his teammates for the first part of the squad training session before he left for the gem to work. Apparently, Osimhen is working to be fit for the match against Atalanta coming up on 25th November. The striker has pulled six…
The Speaker of Nigerian lower chamber Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has hinted that oil theft has been one of the greatest problems threatening the growth of the Nigerian Economy. Abbas revealed this during the inauguration of the Special Ad Hoc Committee on oil theft to look into the increasing rate of pipeline vandalism, illegal oil coaling and theft in the oil rich regions of the country. Addressing the committee at the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the Speaker assured of the resolve by the 10th House to tackle the problem. He decried with displeasure how Nigeria loses over 300,000 barrels of crude oil per…
The Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has revealed that upon the assumption of the Office as Governor, he inherited many challenges from his predecessor. Agbu made this known on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, when he received a report by the Obadiah Ando-led Committee on the streamlining of ministries, departments, and government agencies at the Government House in Jalingo. The governor maintained that a lot of things were not right in the state, stressing that the absence of a master plan was impeding proper planning and projections. Responding, the former minister stated that they embarked on a herculean task, adding that…
Authorities of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, have approved an upward review of the salary for its workers. In a statement, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, made this known on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. The university Don stated that the decision by the management to increase the salaries of the staff members was necessitated by the harsh impact of subsidy removal, which has pushed the country into a high rate of inflation. Adebayo also maintained that the move was aimed at mitigating the effects of inflation. The Vice-Chancellor, who mentioned that the increase would take effect…
Reports reaching the News Chronicle indicate that no fewer than 17 persons have been confirmed dead in a lone car crash that occurred at Takalafiya Community on Yawuri Expressway, Magama LGA, Niger State. A statement signed by the Spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps in the state, Bisi Kazeem, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, disclosed that the sad incident happened at about 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, claiming the lives of 17 persons and leaving 208 badly injured. Kazeem revealed that a total of 229 persons were involved in the accident, including 220 males, four females, and…
The father of the popular Nigerian music legend, Michael Collins Ajereh, famously known as Don Jazzy, has disclosed his intention not to pressure his son to find a wife. Collins Enebeli Ajereh revealed this during an interview with TVC News. He stated that marriage remains a personal decision for the celebrity, and as such, he would not meddle in that aspect of his life. Ajereh further mentioned that the 40-year-old was once married, after which the couple decided to call off the union. While expressing hope that the producer and singer would eventually get married, Ajereh commented further, ‘Well, that…
The former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced that the Federal Capital Territory will be launching its buses and taxi scheme next month. Wike made this announcement during an interactive session with Estate Developers and Residents’ Associations at the FCDA Conference Hall in Abuja on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The FCT Minister went on to disclose that under his leadership, the FCT has generated a total of N110 billion within a span of three months. He emphasized that the saved funds would be utilized for the expedited completion of projects…
Senator Abba Moro has been appointed Senate Minority leader. The senate president made this pronouncement at a Plenary on Tuesday 21st November 2023, in Abuja. The former Interior Minister from Benue State Central emerged as Senate Minority Leader in tandem with the People’s Democratic Party’s stand to zone the position to the north central zone. Though a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Abba Moro has never hidden his friendship and support for President Tinubu of the APC. He takes over from Senator Simon Davou Mwadkwon representing Plateau North Senatorial District who was removed by a judgment of the…
A United States Army Sergeant, identified as April Evalyn Short, was apprehended on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, on a one-count charge of murder. The 30-year-old mother of three committed the act in Georgia, United States. Sources say that Short sent a terrifying message to her husband at about 8:01 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Parts of the message read, ‘The days of the dark are upon us,’ according to an affidavit obtained by Law and Crime. The message sparked concerns, prompting the husband, who was on duty at Fort Eisenhower Army installation, to dash home. Upon her husband’s arrival,…
Netizens continue to shower encomiums on the American-born Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, David Adedeje Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as he celebrates his 31st birthday today. Born on November 21st, 1992, the songwriter and producer is known for numerous global hit songs that have been celebrated by both the young and old. With his recent Timeless Album, the Babcock University graduate of Music took the world by storm, with many fans and music lovers enjoying the hits. Davido has won tons of local and international awards, ranging from the X-rated award at the Headies in 2012 to the BET Awards for…
Reports indicate that 50 persons have lost their lives during a flash flood in Somalia, with about seven hundred thousand displaced from their homes. Authorities say that heavy rainfall experienced in the region has worsened the plight of the people. The rainfall, said to have caused heavy flooding bedeviling the Horn of Africa region, is connected to the El Nino weather situation, destroying several lives, and government infrastructures, and resulting in large-scale cases of displaced persons. Addressing the press, Somali Disaster Management Agency director Mohamud Moalim Abdullahi said that the unexpected rainfall between the 21st and the 24th of November…
With ongoing search operations to recover the remaining bodies of victims affected by the Niger boat mishap, authorities of Niger State Emergency Management Agency have reported that 9 bodies have been recovered from the unfortunate incident which happened at Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger state. The NSEMA Head of Relief and Rehabilitation, Alh. Salihu Garba, during an interview on Sunday 19th of November said that at least 34 persons were reportedly onboard where 10 allegedly lost their lives while 22 were rescued by locals in an incident that occurred on the 16th of November 2023. Garba added that the affected persons…
Former Senator of the federal republic of Nigeria Sen. Shehu Sani has described as daylight robbery, the recent Appeal Court judgment that sacked the Plateau state governor, Mutfwang Caleb Mannesseh on Sunday the 19TH November, 2023. The outspoken politician stated this in his social media handle on Sunday. Sani, who described the justice Elfrieda Williams Dawodu led ruling as unacceptable, unfortunate and condemnable decried the level at which the judiciary was dispensing justice, revealing that the bench was becoming the coffin of democracy. It would be recalled that the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja had on Sunday 19TH November, 2023, in a…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has set Sunday the 19th of November, 2023 to deliver judgement on an appeal filed by Dr Nentawe Yiltwada Goshwe of the All Progressive Congress against Governor Mutfwang Caleb Manasseh of the People’s Democratic Party. Dr Nentawe Yiltwada Goshwe is challenging the judgement delivered by the Governorship Elections Petition Tribunal (GEPT) which dismissed his petition for lacking in merit thereby declaring Mutfwang Caleb Manasseh of the PDP, lawfully elected Governor of the state. Meanwhile, on his social media handle, the Plateau state Governor Mutfwang Caleb had earlier warned rumor mongers of allegations of…
Nigerians across the country may soon wake up to a new tariff hike from network providers. This development follows a stakeholders’ meeting between the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, held on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The ALTON boss expressed concern about how network operators can continue with the current situation, noting that the existing pricing regime is not sustainable due to high operating costs. Hence, there is a need to review prices in line with current economic…
Former Governor, Central Bank Of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele has been remanded in Kuje. While delivering the ruling Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal High Court, gave this order in Abuja stating that the former CBN boss be remanded immediately pending the determination of his request for bail. Emefiele is expected to remain in prison custody until November 22th 2023 when his bail motion would be heard. In a swift reaction, his lead counsel, Mathew Burkaa SAN moved a bail application that was strongly opposed to by Rotimi Oyedepo on behalf of the Federal Government. However, after taking arguments by the two parties Justice…
Three persons have been confirmed dead following a flood disaster that ravaged some parts of Gombe State. The Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency, Mr Abdullahi Abdullahi, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Gombe State. Abdullahi, revealed that against the prediction in 2023 Flood Outlook, highlighting that three Local Governments in the state were prone to flooding, Akko, Funakaye, Balanga, Gombe, Nafada, Kaltungo, Shongom, and Yamaltu/Deba were some of the areas worst-hit by the flood. According to the Secretary, the disaster also killed seven animals and destroyed 1,838 houses and 257 farmlands between May and October 2023. He stressed that…
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has scheduled February 22nd, 2024, for her primary election, preparatory to the Edo Governorship election billed for next year. In a statement signed by the party’s National Organizing Secretary, Umar Bature, on Thursday 16th November, 2023, in Abuja, Umar disclosed that Aspirants interested in contesting for the Edo state gubernatorial seat billed for next year are to obtain a nomination form for N21 million, while youths aged between 25 and 30 will get a 50 percent discount on the nomination form fees. The timetable reads; “Registration of old and new members will be held between November 16…
The District Head of Kujama, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Mr Steven Ibrahim has been abducted. Confirming the incident to the media, a local JTF senior member revealed that the monarch was kidnapped among two other persons at about 7pm on Sunday 12th of November, 2023. Reports say the victims were walking out of a Reservation Centre located behind Bethel Baptist School along Kaduna- Kujama highway when two motorcyclists whisked away with them at gunpoint. Eye witnesses and residents of Ungwar Ayaba, disclosed that the suspected bandits stormed the area late evening. In other news, two officers of…
The Leadership of the Labour Party has described Atiku’s call for a merger as a welcomed development. Addressing Newsmen on Wednesday 15th 2023, the Acting National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh revealed that the Labour Party is willing to accept any proposition that is geared towards improving the Nigerian Democracy. Obiora stated that what Nigeria has now is far departure from Democracy. “Every Nigerian is interested in having a true democracy. What we have now is far away from democracy. So, if there is a preposition by opposition elements to ensure that democracy is installed, why not?…
The Court of Appeal Sitting in Abuja has on Wednesday 15th November 2023, reserved the judgement in an appeal filed by All Progressive Congress’ Abdullahi, A Sule of Nasarawa State, questioning the jugdement delivered by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, GEPT, that pronounced Peoples Democratic Party’s David Emmanuel Ombugadu as the authentic winner of the 2023 governorship election in Nasarawa State. In a swift reaction, the Governor approached the appellate Court challenging the judgement. Earlier the 3-member panel of the Appellate Court Justice Onyemenam Uchechukwu disclosed that the Appeal is reserved for a later date. This development came after written…
