Former Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has made a startling admission regarding the handover of a free trade facility to Chinese investors. In a personally signed statement released on Saturday, Amosun confessed to being deceived into transferring control of the Ogun-Guandong Free Trade Zone to a Chinese investment group in 2012. This revelation adds…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt felicitations to Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd), on his 83rd birthday. The President’s warm wishes were conveyed on August 17, as the nation marked this significant milestone in the life of the erstwhile military president. Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s gesture underscores the importance of…
A French court has seized three jets belonging to the Nigerian government in connection with a longstanding legal battle involving a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment. The dispute centers around a 2007 contract between Zhongshan and Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria. The agreement was aimed at developing a free-trade zone that would host a…
The salaries of Nigerian Senators have long been shrouded in controversy and misconceptions. Many Nigerians harbor beliefs that their elected representatives in the National Assembly are excessively compensated, especially given the country’s ongoing economic challenges. The narrative that Nigerian Senators earn exorbitant salaries has been fueled by both misinformation and a lack of transparency, leading…
In a recent social media outburst, Nigerian musician Portable made a provocative statement claiming his wealth surpasses that of Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man. Portable, known for his controversial and attention-grabbing behavior, asserted that his contributions to his community, such as fixing local roads, demonstrate his wealth and generosity. He directly challenged the public perception…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has made a compelling statement about the transformative potential of N8,000 in the hands of ambitious Nigerian youth. Speaking at a recent youth empowerment forum, Kashim Shettima emphasized how this seemingly modest sum could serve as a crucial stepping stone for young entrepreneurs or students seeking to further their education. The…
On Wednesday, August 14, in Malabo, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea signed a landmark agreement that could reshape the energy dynamics of West Africa. The agreement, centered on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, covers legislative and regulatory frameworks, the establishment and operation of the pipeline,…
Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has ignited a heated debate on social media with his recent statement advising women to stop asking for things they cannot afford in their wildest dreams. According to Williams Uchemba, this attitude is a major turn-off for men, and no man will consider marrying a woman with such an entitlement mentality….
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially issued comprehensive guidelines to facilitate the implementation of a Zero Percent Duty Rate (0%) on specific essential food items. This move comes in direct response to President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval of an import duty waiver, aimed at mitigating the rising cost of living in Nigeria by making…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released a troubling report on examination malpractices for the 2024 academic year. According to the report, a staggering 215,267 candidates’ results have been withheld, representing 11.62% of the total number of students who sat for the examination. This alarming statistic indicates that approximately 12 out of every 100…
