President Tinubu has made a noteworthy decision, announcing a temporary suspension on all public funded foreign trips for ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials, effective from April 1st, 2024, lasting for three months. This directive aims to curtail unnecessary spending and prioritize essential international engagements. In light of mounting concerns over extravagant government…
In a recent address, Mr Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, underscored the paramount importance of prompt responses to inquiries, urging the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to prioritize timely feedback. Mr Ola Olukoyede emphasized the symbiotic relationship between both agencies in the fight against corruption in Nigeria, stressing the critical need for efficient…
Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) experienced the probe conducted by the Ways and Means committee uncovered alarming irregularities surrounding the allocation and utilization of N30 trillion, with particular focus on his actions. In 13 separate instances, Emefiele authorized billions of naira, raising serious concerns regarding procedural adherence and…
The National Labour Congress (NLC) has intensified pressure on the Secretariat of Labour Party, issuing a resounding call for the resignation of National Chairman Julius Abure. The demand stems from growing concerns over Abure’s stewardship of party affairs, with the NLC highlighting several areas of discontent. This move by the NLC underscores a significant rift…
In a significant stride towards justice, the Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully facilitated the return of 324 houses to Kano State pensioners. This remarkable feat comes after a diligent investigation into the misappropriation of N4.1 billion from the Pension Trust Fund, which had long been withheld from…
President Bola Tinubu has embarked on an ambitious plan to streamline his cabinet as he approaches the one-year anniversary of his tenure. The initiative aims to evaluate Ministers and leaders of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) through a three-part process, allowing public participation to gauge performance and effectiveness. The first phase of this comprehensive evaluation…
Aliko Dangote, renowned as Africa’s wealthiest individual, has embarked on a significant humanitarian endeavor to address the pressing needs of communities across Nigeria. Leveraging the resources of his foundation, Dangote has pledged to distribute one million bags of rice, with an estimated value exceeding N13 billion, to individuals and families grappling with dire circumstances. This…
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Kebbi Command, Comptroller Iheanacho Ojike, officially reopened the Kamba Border for international trade on Friday, 15 March 2024. This decision comes following the directive from the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), signaling a renewed focus on facilitating legitimate trade activities. The reopening ceremony, attended by stakeholders, including…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Commander -in Chief, expresses profound grief over the tragic incident that unfolded in Okuama Community, Delta State, shocked the nation as Nigerian soldiers were brutally attacked during a rescue mission. This unprovoked assault on our brave military personnel highlights the risks they face daily in their efforts to maintain peace…
In a significant breakthrough, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended two individuals involved in the sale and distribution of illicit drug-laced chin-chin to school students and social gatherings in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The suspects, identified as Josephine Odunu, a 20-year-old hairdresser, and Edesemi Ikporo, a 30-year-old dispatch rider, were intercepted…
