Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Group, announced yesterday that the company has successfully repaid $2.4 billion out of the $5.5 billion loan taken to construct the $19 billion refinery. This milestone was achieved despite numerous challenges and doubts about the project’s success. Aliko Dangote expressed his appreciation for the support of Afreximbank and Access…
Democracy Day is June 12 in Nigeria:Months leading to the annulled June 12, 1993, Presidential election in Nigeria, millions of Nigerians who felt dissatisfied with military impunity, rascality, and brutality, and wanted a return to democratic governance had no idea what lay ahead. As a matter of fact, they never knew that despite the credibility…
The Federal Government through the Minister of Works, David Umahi has announced a significant revision to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, reducing the number of lanes from eight to six. This decision aims to ensure the project’s completion and alleviate concerns about its feasibility. Despite the reduction in lanes, the government remains committed to delivering…
The music duo Psquare is at war again, and this time, the problems tearing them apart seem more serious than ever. Insiders allege that the brouhaha started when Peter was approached by a company that wanted to buy Psquare’s music catalog, comprising all their works over the years. The buyers allegedly gave a condition stating…
In a move aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape, members of the House of Representatives are advocating for a constitutional amendment that would establish a single six-year term for both the President and State Governors. This proposal is part of a broader effort by a group of legislators in the house of representative known as…
Nigerian actress Mercy Aigbe has reacted to a video of her husband, Kazim Adeoti, partying with his first wife, Funsho Adeoti, in the United States. Mercy Aigbe expressed her regret for missing the event and praised her husband’s physical appearance. She wrote, “I miss this party. You are so handsome, Atanda.” The event was a…
The recent appointments in the Police Service Commission are a breath of fresh air for the Nigerian police force. The appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as chairman, Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary, and retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu as a Member of the Commission, signals a new era of leadership and direction for the police…
The Rivers State High Court has delivered a landmark judgment in favor of Martin Amaewhule, an ally of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and 26 other members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Okogbule Gbasam ruled that the claimants failed to prove that the lawmakers had…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that it will not be embarking on a strike action tomorrow, Tuesday, as previously speculated. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made this known during the ongoing International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. According to Ajaero, the decision to put the strike on hold is due to the fact…
As President Tinubu marked his one year in office on May 29, 2024, his administration’s performance has come under close scrutiny. The anniversary was celebrated with project commissioning in Lagos and Abuja, but the conversation among critics and supporters alike has centered on the need for a cabinet reshuffle to unlock the full potential of…
