December 4, 2024
Cash scarcity bites harder as CBN races for solution
The return of cash scarcity in Nigeria has left many residents struggling to meet their financial needs as banks across the country ration withdrawals and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) remain largely cashless. As frustration mounts, Point of Sale (POS) operators have become the primary source of cash for millions of Nigerians but their services now […]
We’ll show you – Makinde replies Ganduje over Osun, Oyo remark
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday rebuked the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje over his vow that the party will take over the South-West. Makinde said Ganduje was distracted when he said Oyo and Osun states were the next for APC. APC had won Ondo State with Lucky Aiyedatiwa retaining […]
Imansuangbon quits Labour Party
A Labour Party (LP) governorship aspirant in the Edo State September 21 gubernatorial election, Kenneth Imansuangbon, has announced his resignation from the party. Imansuangbon, who had been a member of both PDP and APC, in his letter of resignation addressed to the National Chairman of Labour Party, Julius Abure, and copied his ward 2 chairman […]
What APC did in Edo, Ondo will be revealed – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed that what the All Progressives Congress (APC) did in the Edo and Ondo elections will soon be revealed. Makinde, who inaugurated the completed dualisation of the roundabout-testing ground-Ilesa garage road in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday, also vowed that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will challenge the […]
Bomb explosion rocks Zamfara
A bomb explosion has claimed lives and caused injuries in Zamfara State. The incident occurred along the Gusau-Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the explosive device, reportedly planted by bandits, detonated on a busy section of the road. The attack was directed at travellers and residents in […]
Flight disruptions: Senate summons operators, Keyamo, NCAA, others
Worried by the losses and harsh conditions experienced by air travellers due to persistent flight delays and cancellations in the country, the Senate directed its Committee on Aviation to summon the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to ascertain and proffer a lasting solution to the incidents. The Senate also called on the […]
Senate summons Aviation Minister, NCAA, airlines over poor flight operation
The Senate on Wednesday summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo and the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, over poor flight operations in the country. Airline operators and other relevant stakeholders in the aviation industry were also summoned over incessant delayed and cancelled flights in the […]
NDLEA Arrested 14,480 Suspects In 10 Months – Marwa
Chairman/chief executive officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (rtd) has said that 14,480 suspected drug traffickers were arrested between January and October 2024. Marwa, who stated this on Wednesday while briefing members of the House of Representatives Committee on Narcotic Drugs, who were on oversight visit to the […]
Wike Declares Commitment To Fulfilling Tinubu’s Promises
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the government of President Bola Tinubu, stating his rejection of unfulfilled promises from previous administrations. Wike while speaking at the launch of the Kabusa-Takushara Access Road project, explained the importance of delivering on governmental commitments, underscoring the impact it has […]
Wike announces N177 billion for educational infrastructure in Abuja
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced a monumental commitment of $1,045,176,470 (approximately N177 billion) for educational infrastructure development in Abuja. He made this announcement during the sixth International Conference on Learning Cities held in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, where he was represented by the Minister of State for FCT, Mariya Mahmoud. […]
