Oba of Benin to withdraw suit as Okpebholo restores rights
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, and the Benin Traditional Council may withdraw the suits they filed against the state government as Governor Monday Okpebholo, on Sunday, restored the…
Nigeria, Brazil Sign MOU To Boost Agribusiness in 774 LGA’S
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) and Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance…
SERAP to Tinubu: Probe ‘missing’ N57bn in humanitarian ministry, punish offenders
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged diversion or theft of over N57 billion from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian…
Edo Sets Up Panel To Probe Obaseki’s Govt
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The Chief Press Secretary…
Tinubu Writes National Assembly, Seeks Confirmation Of LT. Gen.Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff
President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Senate seeking confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. President Tinubu also despatched…
Edo govt declares over 200 vehicles missing
The Chairman of the Committee set up by Gov. Monday Okpebholo to recover government vehicles, Mr Kelly Okungbowa, on Friday declared over 200 vehicles missing. He stated that the committee…
ACF Suspends Chairman Osuman Over ‘Unauthorised Statement’
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has suspended its chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, over what it described as ‘unauthorised statement’. The ACF in a statement by Alhaji Bashir Muhammad Dalhatu and…
Supreme Court Voids National Lottery Act
The Supreme Court has nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly. In a unanimous judgment of a seven-member of the apex court, read by Justice Mohammed…
Tinubu To IMF Md:We Shall Continue To Prioritize Social Investment Programmes
President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue prioritising the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable even as the economic reforms bear fruit. President Tinubu stated this…
Senate Approves Tinubu’s ₦1.77trn Loan Request
The request which was submitted by the President on Tuesday is part of a fresh external borrowing plan to partially finance the N9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal…