Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, is facing criticism for allocating N1.95 billion in the 2024 appropriation bill to purchase new Toyota Prado SUVs for the 24 members of the state House of Assembly. The budget, totaling N521.5 billion, was recently signed into law, with N414.3 billion (79%) allocated for capital expenditure and N107.2 billion (21%)…
The federal government has revealed that the departure of pharmaceutical companies from Nigeria stemmed from their failure to domesticate their products within the country. Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this information during a world cancer Day symposium organized by Project Pink Blue in Abuja on Monday. The…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the 2024 Hajj fare for intending pilgrims from the Southern departure centre, fixing it at N4.8 million. Jalal Arabi, the chairman of NAHCON, disclosed this in a statement released by Fatima Sanda-Usara, the commission’s spokesperson, in Abuja on Saturday. Arabi highlighted that the commission had secured…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has submitted a list of six nominees for commissioner positions to the Ondo State House of Assembly for approval. This move comes shortly after his indication of the possible return of some former cabinet members. The nominees include Omowumi Isaac, Olukayode A. Ajulo, Razaq Obe, Emmanuel Igbassan, Akinwumi Sowore,…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has expressed confidence in the integrity of the Nigerian judiciary, stating that it has demonstrated its commitment to delivering impartial judgments that are not influenced by monetary considerations. Speaking to reporters at the Yola International Airport upon his return to Adamawa after the Supreme Court upheld his election victory…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take over the management of crude oil sales proceeds from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a statement released on Thursday, Atiku condemned the directive as illegal and a threat to the operational independence…
Omoyele Sowore, a prominent activist and former presidential candidate, has accused the Labour Party of lacking a distinctive ideological stance, claiming it is similar to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite claiming to be their opposition. In a video shared on his X account, Sowore explained his reasons…
In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Mohammed Idris Malagi, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Malagi emphasized the need for time to implement these reforms effectively, stating that they are essential for the nation’s growth and development. Defending Tinubu’s long-term plans for the…
Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to issue an Executive Order aimed at curbing the rise of unexplained wealth in Nigeria. In a recent interview, Ndume praised President Tinubu’s directive for all proceeds from crude oil sales to be deposited into a Central Bank of Nigeria…
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Federal Fire Service to refund N1.4 billion, which was disbursed to the agency as COVID-19 intervention funds. The committee, chaired by Bamidele Salam, issued this order after the Fire Service failed to appear before the committee despite three consecutive invitations to account for the…