Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has stirred controversy by suggesting that many Nigerians have become lethargic and are unwilling to work, preferring to seek easy money. He lamented that the country is now plagued by a ‘get-rich-quick syndrome,’ which has led to widespread hunger. Speaking at the 10th Ramadan Lecture of Anwar-ul…
Former Minister of Power and CEO of Geometric Power Ltd., Prof Bart Nnaji, has called on states to seize the opportunity presented by the decentralisation of power infrastructure ownership and control to partner for the establishment of regional power projects. Speaking at the first quarter 2024 Nigeria Public Private Partnership Network (NPPPN) meeting in Abuja,…
The Bauchi State government has come forward to refute claims made in a recent media report suggesting an overspend of over N5 billion on foodstuffs and refreshments, an amount alleged to surpass the combined budget for water facilities, education, and health services. The report in question, published by SaharaReporters on March 14, cited a Wikki…
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised eyebrows over the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)-led government’s expenditure of N6 billion on this year’s Ramadan feeding programme. During the launch of palliative distribution to APC leaders and supporters in Dawakin Kudu, Kano APC Chairman Abdullahi Abbas called on the state government…
Saturday saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) making a significant contribution to its supporters in Kano State, demonstrating a solid commitment to welfare with a substantial donation of food items. The party handed out 7,740 bags of grains along with 2,000 cartons of spaghetti, targeting its followers across the state. This philanthropic gesture took place…
The Dangote Foundation has initiated a significant philanthropic effort in Kano State, beginning the handover of 120,000 10kg bags of rice to support the needy on Saturday. Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the chairman of the foundation, disclosed plans to distribute a staggering one million bags of rice across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas, aiming to assist…
President Bola Tinubu has revealed his administration’s commitment to investing in digital technology to bolster small businesses, create opportunities across various sectors, and position Nigeria as a leader in information and communications technology (ICT) in Africa. During a meeting with a delegation from Meta Platforms Incorporated, led by Sir Nick Clegg, Tinubu highlighted the importance…
Last night, amidst the solemn occasion of Ramadan Iftar at the State House, President Bola Tinubu conveyed a message of hope and resilience to the members of the Nigerian Senate and, by extension, to the entire nation. He addressed the pressing security and economic challenges Nigeria is currently grappling with, asserting that these difficulties will…
During a Ramadan Iftar gathering at the State House in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu addressed the contentious issue surrounding the alleged ‘padding’ of the 2024 Appropriations Act by Nigerian Senate members. Amidst the breaking of the Muslim fast with lawmakers, the President dismissed the claims of irregularities in the budgetary process as a case of…
Amidst the ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria is witnessing a significant shift in its approach to stabilising the national currency. The President, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, recently shed light on the concerted efforts being made to curb forex volatility and encourage the patronage of locally…