April 28, 2024
88,000 displaced in Somalia in three months — UN
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said on Sunday that about 88,000 people were internally displaced in Somalia in the first three months of 2024. The UNHCR said the displacement was mainly caused by conflict or insecurity and the long-term effects of flooding, which occurred between October and December 2023. “Clan conflicts and political […]
FAAC Disburses N1.123trn To FG, States, LGAs For April
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1,123.391 billion as Federation Account Revenue for March 2024 to the federal government, states, and local government councils. The allocation includes distributable statutory revenue of N311.233 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N511.879 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N14.754 billion, […]
ICYMI: Shake-up in EFCC as Olukoyede appoints chief of staff, 14 directors
Ola Olukoyede, chair of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has appointed Michael Nzekwe as his chief of staff. As part of a restructuring drive, Olukoyede upgraded all the zonal commands of the EFCC to departments and appointed 14 new directors. A statement by Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said the security unit of the […]
Lagos-Calabar highway: Umahi directs closure of Landmark beach, begins demolition of shanties
David Umahi, minister of works, has flagged off the demolition of structures on the government’s right of way for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. In an interaction with journalists on Saturday, the minister said no structure belonging to the Landmark beach resort was demolished, adding that only shanties erected on the government’s right […]
PDP Wins All 33 LGAs In Oyo Council Poll
Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have won the chairmanship position in all the 33 Local Government Areas in Saturday’s council election in Oyo State. The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) announced the result on Sunday amidst controversy of irregularities during the voting process. The results were announced at the Conference Hall of […]
Man escaping arrest jumps into Lagos lagoon, drowns
A man identified only as Azeez tragically lost his life after reportedly jumping into the lagoon in Lagos to escape arrest. The incident occurred following accusations of theft involving bags of cement. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos Police Command, confirmed the heartbreaking event to the press, detailing the circumstances surrounding Azeez’s demise. According […]
PDP lacks moral rights to advise Tinubu on governance – Group
In a detailed critique, the Democratic Front (TDF) has strongly criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), arguing that PDP lacks the moral high ground to offer advice to President Bola Tinubu on governance or claim expertise in qqfixing the nation’s economy, given its history of overseeing economic ruin over a 16-year period. The joint statement […]
Fuel subsidy removal necessary to avert financial crisis – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has defended his government’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy, stating it was crucial to prevent Nigeria from facing financial collapse. Speaking at a panel session during the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s dedication to economic collaboration and inclusiveness for global stability. He explained that the subsidy […]
Gospel singer Egbin Orun, Morenikeji Adeleke, is dead
Gospel singer Morenikeji Adeleke, also known as Egbin Orun, has tragically passed away. The news of her death was shared by her colleague Esther Igbekele through an Instagram post late on Saturday. Igbekele expressed deep sadness over the loss of Egbin Orun, highlighting her as a “beautiful and kind-hearted woman” who had been a strong […]
Two notorious drug Kingpins sentence to life imprisonment
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the sentencing of two notorious drug kingpins, Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince, to life imprisonment, marking the end of their extensive cocaine trafficking operations across continents. Uwaezuoke’s journey to lifetime incarceration began with his arrest on March 19, 2022, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International […]