Amidst growing controversy surrounding Nigeria’s substantial delegation at the ongoing COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has sought to clarify misconceptions. In an article titled ‘Nigeria at COP28: Separating the Facts from Fiction,’ Ajayi disclosed that not all 1,411 delegates are government-funded, emphasizing the…
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, took to Twitter on Sunday to express his disapproval of President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the COP 28 global climate summit in the United Arab Emirates. Obi criticized the size of the Nigerian delegation, comprising over 1400 delegates, most of whom are reportedly funded by the federal government. Obi…
In a significant show of solidarity, 200 private legal practitioners from the 19 northern states have volunteered to support Governor Kabir Yusuf of Kano State in his appeal case at the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Under the banner of the ‘Abba Kabir Yusuf Volunteer Lawyers Forum for the 19 – Northern States and Abuja,’ these…
The federal government has unveiled two groundbreaking programs aimed at cushioning the impact of the fuel subsidy removal. In a press statement released by Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investment, the initiatives promise to alleviate economic pressures through targeted support for businesses. The first of these initiatives, the Presidential Conditional Grant…
In a widely circulated press briefing video, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu asserted that Igbo forebearers played a pivotal role in shaping the modern landscape of Lagos State, refuting recent claims by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. The Oba had stirred controversy by suggesting that Lagos State was founded by the Binis. Iwuanyanwu, in response,…
A fire broke out at the Head of Service office situated within the federal secretariat complex in Abuja, resulting in the release of thick smoke. The incident prompted the response of firefighters from the Federal Fire Service, who swiftly arrived at the scene to tackle the flames. The cause of the fire remains elusive, and…
The Governor of Ekiti State, Abayomi Oyebanji, has expressed concern over the low turnout observed during the state’s local government election, indicating the need for more efforts in sensitizing and mobilizing the electorate. Governor Oyebanji, who cast his vote in Ikogosi Ekiti, conveyed his appreciation to the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission (EKSIEC) for their…
President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz played witness to the signing of an accelerated performance agreement during the ongoing 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, in Dubai. The agreement pertains to the Siemens power project in Nigeria and was signed by Kenny Anuwe, Managing Director of FGN Power Company, representing Nigeria, and…
The Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled plans for the state to soon join the ranks of oil-producing states in Nigeria. Presenting the 2024 Appropriation Bill, named the “Budget of Sustained Growth and Development,” at the Ogun State House of Assembly, Governor Abiodun declared that Ogun State would soon be accorded…
In a move aimed at curbing revenue losses and boosting foreign exchange inflow, the Nigerian government has granted an extension to its boat service contract with Intels Nigeria Limited. The extension follows presidential directives and a court consent judgment obtained by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The decision comes after the NPA had initially terminated…