Court Defers Arraignment of Former NHIS Boss to February 3
Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, on Thursday, January 30, 2025 rescheduled to Monday, February 3, 2025 the arraignment of Professor Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC had on Wednesday, January 29, 2024 arrested Yusuf and […]
Unmasking Tobacco Industry’s Deadly, Discredited ‘Harm Reduction’ Trick
By Robert Egbe Despite the millions of people its products kill every year, and the thousands more whose health is destroyed, the tobacco industry is aggressively lobbying governments and the public to embrace newer kinds of harmful tobacco products that it presents as “less harmful” or “safer” than traditional tobacco use. According to the World […]
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Falz is highest grossing Nollywood lead actor in 2024
Nigerian actor, rapper and songwriter, Folarin Falana, popularly known as “Falz”, has emerged the highest grossing Nollywood lead actor in 2024. FilmOne Entertainment, a film distribution company, announced this on Wednesday via its Instagram page, @filmoneng. Falz achieved the milestone with Funke Akindele’s “Everybody Loves Jenifa”. Yoruba Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola, clinched the second highest […]
UN refugee agency cuts spending after Trump’s aid freeze
The UN agency that helps refugees, asylum seekers and people forcibly displaced within their own countries has been put on a savings drive. This comes after U.S President Donald Trump ordered a suspension of humanitarian assistance. “While we are still assessing the impact of the new U.S. administration’s decision, including possible exceptions, we are implementing […]
Trump offers buyouts to federal workers
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week — an unprecedented move to shrink the U.S. government at breakneck speed. A memo from the Office of Personnel Management, the government’s human resources agency, also said it would begin subjecting all […]
Tinubu hails renowned banker Aina at 70
President Bola Tinubu congratulated renowned banker Dr. Lawrence Olusegun Aina as he celebrates his 70th birthday on January 31. The president Lauded Dr Aina for his contributions to Nigeria’s development, noting his distinguished career spanning over 30 years, during which he served as the chief executive of a bank for six years. He extolled Aina’s […]
Trump, Africa, and the Parable of Uncertainties
By Toyin Falola Africa remains relevant to global politics. This view shapes the conversation generated on the possible impact of the Trump administration on Africa. Ironically, Africa often conforms to arrangements inspired by the powerful countries of the world, usually because they lack the collective ability to organize themselves as a continent. One emerging question […]
AGF Petitioned Over Alleged N125b Army Shopping Complex Fraud
A businessman, James Onyemenam, has petitioned the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) over the police’s failure to take action on an alleged N125 billion fraud concerning a 24-year concession agreement with the Nigerian Army Shopping Complex – The Arena at the Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos. Onyemenam is the majority shareholder and Managing Director/Chief […]
As Nigeria Marks Int’l Day For Reducing CO2 Emissions
By Ogunlade Olamide and Esi-ife Arogundade As we step into a world increasingly defined by climate change extremes, the recent conclusion of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) that 2024 marks the warmest year yet is a formidable wake-up call for Nigeria and the rest of the world. Many were already bracing for this announcement, understanding […]
