November 25, 2024
Actor, Ibrahim Yekini ‘Itele’ reacts to backlash over support for Wizkid
Popular Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Ibrahim Yekini better known as Itele has responded to recent criticism from certain fans over his public praise of music artist Wizkid. Itele advised his Instagram fans not to bash one another over his musical tastes. He explained that he has always been open about expressing support for the people […]
Oyo APC to Makinde: Conversion of public library facilities to shopping malls unacceptable
The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has condemned the alleged forceful take over of the structures housing public reading and learning facilities in Dugbe, Ibadan and their conversion into lock up shops and shopping malls by the state government describing the development as not only shameful and ill-conceived but also grossly unacceptable. Not […]
Creative Economy A Cornerstone Of My Diversification Agenda – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has identified the creative economy as a cornerstone of his administration’s economic diversification agenda. He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning Nigeria’s creative sector as a key driver of Nigeria’s global influence. The President stated this on Saturday during the launch of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival at Eagle Square, Abuja. […]
Nigeria’s N2.5trn ocean economy under threat from illegal fishing, maritime crimes
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have warned that the nation is losing billions of naira annually to illegal fishing and other maritime crimes, which pose a significant threat to the country’s N2.5 trillion blue economy potential. These challenges, they argue, must be addressed urgently if Nigeria is to fully benefit from its ocean economy. Reports […]
Again, AMCON begs judiciary to help recover N5trn debt
With a staggering N5 trillion trapped in the hands of recalcitrant debtors, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), has once again called on the judiciary to come to its rescue. The latest call came from the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AMCON, Mr. Gbenga Alade, who appealed to the judiciary to expedite […]
Probe missing N57bn in humanitarian affairs ministry, other funds, SERAP tells Tinubu
Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies, to promptly probe alleged over N57 billion diverted or stolen from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in 2021 alone. SERAP said hundreds of billions of […]
PDP national chairman, secretary always in Wike’s bedroom – Lawmakers
A group of opposition lawmakers has claimed that certain governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), along with the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and state chairmen, are collaborating to keep the acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, in power until 2027, to weaken the party. During a press conference held on Sunday in Akokwa, Imo […]
NNPCL, Dangote, Retailers Agree To End Fuel Supply Crisis
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Dangote Group, and retail outlets owners have reached an agreement aimed at resolving the ongoing fuel supply crisis in Nigeria. The outlet owners, under the aegis of Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), said on Sunday that they had reached an agreement with the Nigerian […]
Tinubu, Buhari Part Of Accidental Leadership Cycle – Kukah
The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has described President Bola Tinubu, his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari, and other previous heads of state as leaders who found themselves in power by accident. Kukah said they needed to be fully prepared before assuming office, especially in a world where leadership demands are rapidly evolving. Kukah […]
Stakeholders Push For Quick Rehabilitation Of Abia’s Longest Road
Stakeholders have stressed the need for the quick rehabilitation of the 70-kilometre Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia road known not only as the longest, but also the busiest road in Abia State. LEADERSHIP checks show that the road cuts through Umuahia North, Bende and Isuikwuato local governments to Old Soldier Junction, Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia local government, where it joined […]