Faduri Joseph, a prominent figure in the Labour Party, has voiced concerns over the management of campaign funds during the 2023 Presidential Elections, urging the party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to offer a transparent account of the finances. In an open letter conveyed through his media Director, Rev. Emmanuel Olorunmagba, Joseph emphasized the importance of…
Allegations of financial impropriety have surfaced within the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, with a document revealing that Minister Edu Betta purportedly disbursed N585,198,500.00 into a personal account. The document, reportedly signed by Edu and addressed to the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, instructed the disbursement of the sum to…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) recently announced that the Port Harcourt refinery, currently undergoing repairs, is nearing completion of testing, which will ensure its efficient operation. According to the NNPCL spokesperson, Femi Soneye, the testing phase is expected to conclude shortly, marking a significant step towards the refinery’s full operation. The initial processing…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s security chiefs to ensure a decisive victory against the numerous security challenges facing the country. Speaking at a presidential security briefing in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized the need for tangible progress in addressing security threats across the nation. While acknowledging the progress made in eliminating some security threats, President…
President Bola Tinubu has given approval to three airlines to exclusively transport pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. The designated carriers are Air Peace Ltd., FlyNas, and Max Air, as announced by Fatima Sanda-Usara, the Assistant Director of Public Affairs for the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). In addition to the airlines, the Federal…
About five years ago, tensions began to rise in the Northern part of Plateau State as the Berom and Irigwe communities found themselves at odds over the alleged forceful occupation and renaming of their ancestral lands. Despite the persistent appeals by key figures such as former governor Jonah Jang, Senator Istifanus Gyang, and the Gbong…
The Minister of Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has presented two state-of-the-art unmanned water vessels to President Bola Tinubu, as part of efforts to enhance Nigeria’s security infrastructure. The vessels, known as the S2 and S3 Swift Sea Stalkers, were donated by Swift Ship Company, USA, to aid in combating insecurity on the nation’s waterways and…
The recent turmoil surrounding Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has brought to light a rift between him and Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest billionaire. Emefiele is currently facing trial for alleged fraud and official misconduct during his tenure as CBN governor. The tension between Emefiele and Dangote reportedly stems…
Protests erupted in Plateau State, Nigeria, as a result of the recent killings in several communities, leading to the burning down of the residence of the District Head of Bokkos town, Michal Monday Adanchi. Bokkos town, located in Bokkos Local Government Area, was one of the areas affected by the violent attacks. The district head’s…
A statement attributed to a presidential aide has sparked controversy regarding the distribution of palliative items by the federal government to members of the Senate and House of Representatives in Nigeria. According to the aide, Olusegun Dada, the government distributed palliative items worth N200 million to senators and N100 million to members of the House…