Nigeria’s road infrastructure, the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, convened a closed-door meeting with key figures from the business community, including prominent personalities like Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Chief Tony Elumelu. The meeting, held at the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja on January 24, 2024, focused on devising innovative strategies to involve the…
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has expressed strong support for the relocation of certain departments of the apex bank from Abuja to Lagos. In a recent statement, he dismissed opposition to the move as playing dirty politics and emphasized the strategic importance of the decision. Sanusi Lamido, who served as…
Minister Olatunji Statement on Passport Reforms Minister Olatunji-Ojo, addresses concerns about the recent changes in passport acquisition, emphasizing the need to prevent non-citizens from obtaining Nigerian passports. The statement aims to shed light on the motive behind the reforms and highlights the inefficiencies in the previous system that allowed foreigners to exploit the process. In…
EFCC Set to Arraign Obiano Before Justice Ekwo In a significant development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is poised to arraign the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, on Wednesday, January 24. The charges against him revolve around alleged money laundering amounting to a staggering N4 billion. This move follows the…
Senator Ndume’s Warning to President Tinubu Senator Ali Ndume issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu regarding the proposed relocation of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) headquarters to Lagos. Ndume expressed concern over the influence of what he called the “Lagos Boys” cartel, cautioning that there could…
Allegations of Unfairness in the N28.7tn 2024 Budget 2024 Budget: In a significant development, the Northern Senators Forum, comprising 58 lawmakers, has raised serious concerns about the fairness of the projections and provisions in the N28.7tn 2024 budget. The lawmakers, representing various constituencies in the North, argue that the allocation and distribution of resources appear…
President Tinubu’s Strategic Move for Reconciliation President Bola Tinubu initiates a bold step towards reconciling political heavyweights, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Abdullahi Ganduje, key players in the NNPP and APC respectively. This strategic move aligns with Tinubu’s broader political agenda as he gears up for a potential second term in office in 2027. The president’s proactive…
Launch of Special Intervention Squad and Collaborative Efforts Bwari-Based Kidnapping: In a proactive move to enhance security measures within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, recently initiated the Special Intervention Squad (SIS). This strategic development aimed at bolstering the security landscape became a reality through a synergistic…
Breakthrough Arrest of Chinaza Phillip: OGM News– The FCT Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a notorious kidnapper, Chinaza Phillip. The apprehension was executed by police operatives from the Kaduna State Police Command on Thursday, January 18, 2024. This arrest is a crucial milestone in the ongoing battle against kidnapping, especially in the Abuja…
The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has strongly advised against paying ransom to bandits and kidnappers, asserting that such actions only fuel the menace. This warning comes amid the federal government’s stance on crowdfunding for ransom payments, emphasizing the existence of laws prohibiting this practice. In a press briefing after the 2024 Federal Executive…
