US to give $414 mln in humanitarian aid for Congo
The U.S. has promised to provide nearly $414 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of Congo, as more than 25 million of its population need such aid. Confirming this to newsmen today, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture, Jeffrey Prescott, said this funding also includes direct support of agricultural […]
NIS Suspends Officer for Soliciting Bribe, Second in One Months
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended OKPRAVERO C. UFUOMA, an officer at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, for soliciting financial gratification from a traveler. The Comptroller General Kemi Nandap in a statement condemned the misconduct, saying it undermines ongoing reforms and doesn’t reflect NIS values. She assured the public that NIS is committed to […]
Lagos Court Halts Sale Of Nigeria Air To Ethiopian Airlines
Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared the sale of Nigeria Air Limited to Ethiopian Airlines null and void. In his judgment today, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa ordered that the proposed establishment of a national carrier called Nigeria Air by the Federal Government, should not be carried out. The judge gave the order while granting […]
D’Tigress Makes History At The Paris Olympics 2024
The Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress, made history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by qualifying for the last 8, claiming a 79-70 victory over Canada. That feat made them the first ever African team (men or women) to play in the quarter-final of an Olympic game. In a statement released following the historic win, President […]
President Tinubu – Stop Protests And Embrace Dialogue
President Bola Tinubu has urged the #EndBadGovernance protesters and organizers to suspend further demonstrations and engage in dialogue. President Tinubu who made the appeal in a nationwide broadcast on Sunday, expressed sorrow over lives lost and wanton destructions during the protests and called for an end to violence and citizens support of the government irrespective […]
D’Tigress Confident Of Win Against France In Today’s Olympics Game
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, are confident about securing another victory in their second group-stage clash against the host nation, France, at the Paris 2024 Olympics women’s basketball game, scheduled for today, August 1. The team in a post on its X handle assured fans of their resilience and commitment, expressing their hunger for […]
Officers To ‘Deal Decisively’ With Troublemakers in Protests-IGP
In Regards to the nationwide protests , the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed his men across the country to “deal decisively” with arsonists and troublemakers during the #EndBadGovernance protests across the Federation starting today, August 1. In a statement he personally signed on the eve of the protests, Egbetokun said the […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Meets Wives Of Governors
The Federal Government has announced the upcoming launch of the ‘Renewed Hope’ Empowerment Initiative, aimed at supporting petty traders across the thirty-six states of the federation. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu who revealed this during a meeting with the wives of state governors, who also doubles as the State Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, […]
Planned Protest: FG begins sale of 50kg rice for N40,000
Ahead of the planned protest, the Federal Government says it has created centres across the country where Nigerians can purchase a 50kg bag of rice for N40,000. Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, who revealed this after the Council meeting, said this was one of several initiatives by the Tinubu administration to ease living conditions for citizens. […]
FEC Approves Sale of Crude Oil to Dangote Refinery and others in Naira
The Federal Executive Council has approved the sales of crude oil to local Refineries in Nigeria, Including Dangote Refinery to be denominated in Naira at a fixed exchange rate. Announcing this after the FEC meeting on Monday, the Special Adviser on Revenue to the President and FIRS Chairman, Zack Adedeji explained that the strategic intervention is […]
