NPF Declares British National Wanted
Nigeria Police Force has declared a British national, Andrew Wynne, also known asAndrew Povich, and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, wanted for allegedly plotting tooverthrow the democratically elected President, Bola Tinubu. Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi,accused the British national of providing finance and operational guidance, as well asbuilding a network of sleeper […]
FG Charges Ten Protesters with Treason
The Federal Government has charged Ten #EndBadGovernance protesters with 6counts bordering on treason before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court,Abuja. They were charged with treason, intent to destabilize Nigeria, conspiracy to commitfelony and inciting mutiny, among others, which are punishable under Section 97 ofthe Penal Code. The 10 arraigned included Michael Adaramoye also […]
NNPCL Under Financial Strain
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is experiencing financialstrain, which has put considerable pressure on the company and poses a threat tothe sustainability of fuel supply. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, in a statementyesterday, acknowledged reports regarding the company’s significant debt topetrol suppliers, noting that the financial strain had placed considerable pressureon the […]
Nigeria’s First Lady Speaks on Role of Civil Registration System
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized the vital role of acomprehensive and effective civil registration system in fostering nationaldevelopment and enhancing governance. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 UNICEF/Renewed Hope Initiative CommemorativeBirth Certificate at the State House in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu argued that a robust civilregistration system is crucial for achieving Sustainable […]
President Tinubu Leaves For China
President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for Beijing, China, for an official visit.According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,Tinubu will meet with President Xi Jinping in China and hold meetings with Chinesebusiness leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that […]
FG and ASUU Reach Compromise Amidst Potential Strike
The Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) havereached a compromise to avert the strike threatened by the union. At the end of a meeting yesterday by both parties, a sub-committee was set up toreview ASUU’s demands and ensure that all grey areas are ironed out and resolvedwhile the government promised to ensure […]
Presidency to Ensure Removal From Grey List Ahead of Deadline
The Presidency will take concrete steps to ensure Nigeria’s removal from the Greylist of the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) before May 2025 deadline. The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who gave the assuranceduring a fact-finding visit to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) office inAbuja yesterday, pledged the Federal […]
US Donates Mpox Vaccines to Nigeria
The government of the United States of America has donated 10,000 doses of theJynneos vaccine to Nigeria for the prevention of Smallpox and Mpox in adults aged 18years and older who are at risk of Mpox infection. Speaking during the official handover of the Mpox vaccine to Nigeria in Abuja, theCoordinating Minister of Health and […]
President Tinubu to Visit China
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a visit to China in first week ofSeptember, aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s economy and advance its strategicinterests through a series of high-level meetings and engagements. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who made thisknown during a press briefing at the Presidential Villa […]
Okonjo-Iweala Advices Nigeria to Move On
Meanwhile, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stressed the urgent need for Nigeria to move beyond political infighting and inconsistent policies that have hindered the country’s development since independence. Speaking also at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference, Iweala asserted that concrete collective efforts, rather than a blame game, were […]
