2024
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 […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo appoints 14-member panel to probe Obaseki
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has constituted a 14-member state Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of former governor Godwin Obaseki. A statement by the chief press secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, on Sunday in Benin, said the committee members would be inaugurated on Tuesday, 26 November. Mr Itua listed the members […]
Leicester City coach sacked
Leicester City have sacked Steve Cooper after a run of two wins in 12 Premier League matches. Assistant Manager Alan Tate and First Team Coach and Analyst Steve Rands have also been released by the club. The statement from the club reads: “Steve, Alan and Steve depart with our thanks for their contribution during their […]
Okpebholo restores statutory rights to Oba of Benin
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has restored the full statutory rights of the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, abolishing the new traditional councils in Edo South created by the last administration. He also backed the Federal Government’s Gazette, which gave the ownership of the returned artefact to the Oba’s palace, which was looted […]
