Buhari’s ‘no house in UK’ comment angers netizens

Some Nigerian netizens have taken to social media to express their anger over the comment made by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), in which he denied having a house in the United Kingdom. Buhari had revealed while responding to a question in a 25-second Twitter video posted by his Special Assistant on Digital Media, Tolu Ogunlesi, on Thursday, […]

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Unemployment burden still weighs us down, says minister

The Federal Government has said that it has recorded some successes in industry, trade and investment, but still carrying the burden of ending the youth unemployment menace. At the closing ceremony of the 14th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment (NCITI) in Bauchi State, yesterday, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Richard Adebayo, said the ministry’s initiatives and […]

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Buhari: No Going Back on Naira Redesign

*Insists nobody will be allowed to mobilise resources and thugs to intimidate people *CBN reiterates commitment to real sector intervention President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that his government would not go back on the planned redesign of N1, 000, N500, and N200 notes by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Buhari said this Wednesday evening in London, shortly after meeting […]

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Half Salary will dampen the Morale of Lecturers – NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West zone, has kicked against the reported half salaries being paid to lecturers under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities by the Federal Government. NANS, in a statement by its SW zone, obtained on Thursday, and signed by its Coordinator, deputy Coordinator and Public Relations Officer; Adegboye Olatunji, Alao John and […]

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UK to invest £95m in agriculture in Nigeria

The UK on Monday announced a £95m investment in climate-resilient agriculture in Nigeria. “The Glasgow Climate Pact gave the world the tools to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees and build a safe and sustainable future. Now is the time for all countries to step up their action on climate change and bring about the tangible change needed,” said […]

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Presidency defends Minister of Humanitarian Affairs for calls for her resignation

The Presidency has rejected the requests for the resignation of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouk for his comments on the recent flooding that has devastated many states across the country. The Niger Delta Caucus in the House of Representatives has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to fire Ms. Farouq for her comments that […]

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Why We Cannot Allow Abuja-Kaduna To Happen To Lagos-Ibadan

yourself having two daughters traveling along a route and you suddenly receive information that the very direction they were headed, a kidnap incident had happened some eight hours before and that vehicles from where the hapless victims were snatched away were still left on the road, with no one knowing the fate of the captives. That was my situation early […]

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Ekweremadu’s daughter faces trial with parents for human trafficking allegations

The daughter of Nigerian senator, Ike Ekweremadu has appeared in court today, 7th November 2022, accused of trafficking a homeless man into the UK to harvest his organs for herself. Sonia Ekweremadu, 25, is accused alongside her father Ike Ekweremadu, 60, her mother Beatrice Ekweremadu, 56, and 50-year-old doctor Obinna Obeta. They are all charged with conspiracy to arrange the […]

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PDP PCC: Why Tinubu is Running from National Debate

•Declares former Lagos governor, Shettima afraid to face Nigerians  •Again, Melaye attacks Fani-Kayode, says his venom cannot undo ruling party’s failures Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organisation, yesterday, mocked the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, for running away from national debates over fear of probing questions […]

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