Ministry of Aviation officials have been accused of selling two helicopters bought for $4.8m to private individuals for $1.2m, despite interest from the Nigerian Air Force, Navy, and Police. The helicopters, purchased for the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, were sold below 60% of their cost price in May 2023. This controversial transaction has…
President Bola Tinubu has called on governors to prioritize and achieve their targets on food security, emphasizing its critical importance for Nigeria’s sustainable development. Addressing the governors during a high-level meeting, President Tinubu highlighted the urgent need for enhanced agricultural productivity and food self-sufficiency. He underscored that food security is not just about agriculture but…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its relentless fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. During the commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, on June 26, 2024, at the State…
Governors from the southern part of Nigeria, under the aegis of the Southern Governors’ Forum, have called for a more flexible approach to the new minimum wage, taking into consideration the cost of living and each state’s ability to pay. This call was made in a communique issued at the end of their meeting held…
The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, inaugurated the Renewed Hope Estate in Ebonyi State on Wednesday, July 26th, 2024. This significant event marks the commencement of a project aimed at providing 250 affordable and expandable housing units. The groundbreaking ceremony, held in Umuezekoha, Ezza North Local Government Area, Abakaliki,…
Music executive DonJazzy (Michael Collins Ajereh) has revealed why he is still single despite his success in the music industry. In a recent interview, the Mavin Records boss attributed his single status to his busy schedule and lack of time to focus on relationships. He also mentioned that he is not getting any younger and…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has clarified that he is not fighting anybody but rather defending the State against predators and protecting supporters of the interest of Rivers State against those who feel they own the life of others. He made this assertion when he received a delegation of the Senate Committee on Privatisation…
Seun Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has spoken out about the lack of endorsement deals his father received during his career. Despite being one of the most popular musicians of his time, Fela Kuti did not receive a single endorsement deal from any company. Seun Kuti made this revelation in a…
In a dramatic operation, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided a shrine guarded by a large black snake in the Igor community of Benin City, Edo State. The shrine was reportedly used to store illicit drugs, concealed in a specially constructed hole within a wall covered with wallpapers and fetish objects….
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has recently advanced the Sokoto Emirate Council Amendment Bill through its first and second readings. If enacted, this bill will significantly curtail the authority of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. Among the key provisions of the bill are the removal of the Sultan’s power to appoint…
