Budget Office clarifies allocation in allocation on NEDC
The Budget Office of the Federation has denied recent claims that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a ₦246 billion “salaries budget.” A statement by Tanimu Yakubu, Director General, Budget Office of the Federation, said the statement was misleading, inaccurate, and rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding of the Federal Government’s budgeting framework. According […]
Tinubu mourns Mohammed co-founder of Newswatch magazine
President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to the family of Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, a veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, who died on Monday night. Mohammed, alongside the late Dele Giwa, the late Dan Agbese, and Ray Ekpu, founded Newswatch Magazine in 1984, inspiring the era of fearless investigative journalism in Nigeria during […]
Akran: Badagry chairman leads councillors, management on condolences visit
The Chairman, Badagry Local Government Area, Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, on Tuesday evening, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu Toyi 1. Aholu Menu-Toyi 1 died on Monday, January 12, at the age of 89 after 48 years on the throne. Hunpe, who led the […]
‘No work, no pay’ policy: JOHESU insists on continuing strike
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has insisted on continuing its indefinite national strike, in spite of the Federal Government’s ‘no work, no pay’ policy. This is contained in a memo signed by the National Secretary of the union, Mr Martin Egbanubi, and addressed to presidents, general secretaries, […]
Fire razes petrol station, tanker, others in Oyo community
A devastating fire incident on Tuesday completely burnt down the RSK Adebowale Multipurpose Filling station, a petrol tanker and a motorcycle at Ofiki area, Saki in Oyo State. The Chairman of the state Fire Services Agency, Mr Moroof Akinwande confirmed the incident in a statement made on Wednesday in Ibadan. Akinwande said that the […]
How I helped Tinubu to win election in 2023, by Lai Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former Minister of information and culture has disclosed how he deployed two-pronged campaign strategy that helped the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu to win the 2023 elections. He disclosed this in his recently published book, “Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration”, which chronicled his experiences […]
Man jailed 12 months for stealing phone
An Area Court in Jos on Wednesday, sentenced one Miracle Pam, to 12 months imprisonment, for house breaking and stealing a phone worth N126, 000. The judge, Irene Pati, sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the offence. She however gave the convict an option of fine of N30,000. Earlier, the Police Prosecutor, […]
Vacate Kainji lake area within two months, Niger tells residents
The Niger State Government has given a two-month notice to people living in hamlets around Kainji Lake to vacate the area so as to be resettled by the Emirate Council. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday by Mr Bologi Ibrahim, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Muhammad Bago. The governor gave […]
What Nigeria stands to gain from UAE deal
By Jumoke Oduwole Today marks a historic milestone in Nigeria’s trade relations. The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement CEPA that will transform economic ties between our two nations and deliver tangible benefits for Nigerian businesses, professionals, and workers. This Agreement is the product of focused […]
Tinubu condoles with Ogun, Onabanjos over the passing of matriarch
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Government and people of Ogun State over the passing of the former first lady and matriarch of the Onabanjo family, Chief Lucia Onabanjo. Mrs Onabanjo passed away at 101 years on Monday, January 12. The President sympathised with the family, friends, and associates of the late wife of […]
