President Bola Tinubu has made significant changes in the leadership of key federal agencies as part of a broader effort to restructure and revitalize critical institutions for the benefit of Nigerian consumers and the nation’s economy. The affected agencies include the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE),…
Reports emerged on Monday suggesting that Dr. Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, was denied access to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This comes as the Civil Society Organisation, Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative in Nigeria (CSCHEI), has praised President Tinubu for swiftly suspending the…
Commercial motorcyclists and residents of Byazhin, Kubwa, a town in the Bwari Area Council of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have reportedly contributed nearly N10 million for road repairs between July and September 2023 due to alleged government neglect, according to a report by IJEOMA OPARA. Every morning, a group of about 12 women, known…
Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has urged gunmen operating in the South East region of Nigeria to lay down their arms and engage in peaceful negotiations with the Federal Government for better job opportunities and a promising future. His call comes as he launched a Food-For-Peace Program aimed at…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has found herself at the center of controversy following a request to transfer funds designated for vulnerable Nigerians into a private individual’s account. Ms. Edu, facing backlash over the matter, has expressed her reliance on divine strength amidst the challenges. In a statement shared on…
The Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, has stated that farmers in the state are eager to return to their fields, with many already engaged in farming activities. Governor Bago made this known after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, where he expressed his readiness to lead the planned 500,000-hectare agricultural production initiative…
President Bola Tinubu has authorized the disbursement of N12 billion to settle outstanding payments owed to Nigeria’s national sports teams, including the Super Eagles. This move, announced via the official handle of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Center, aims to address long-standing financial commitments and ensure the teams’ financial stability. The allocation covers a…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has hinted at imminent changes in the leadership dynamics of Rivers State, setting the stage for potential shifts in political power. This statement follows a recent confrontation between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Wike. During a meeting held at the residence of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Osun State Command, has reported the arrest of 252 suspects involved in illicit drug activities from January 2023 to December 2023. In a statement released in Osogbo, the NDLEA Commander in the state, Chidi Nnadi, revealed that the suspects comprised 214 males and 38 females. During this period,…
Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, the Executive Director of the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED), has raised concerns about the potential economic repercussions and public unrest due to the proposed increases in electricity tariffs and fuel prices in Nigeria, especially considering the country’s ongoing socio-economic challenges. In a statement released on Friday, Zikirullahi…