President Bola Tinubu has launched the construction of the 3,112 housing-unit Renewed Hope City in Karsana, Abuja
Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that at the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday in Abuja, President Tinubu reiterated his determination to ensure that Nigeria’s housing deficit is bridged, adding that with the commencement of construction 25 direct and indirect jobs per house, the 20,000 housing units planned for the Federal Capital Territory alone will create 500,000 jobs. […]
NNPC collaborates with CBN to set limits for the management of the oil firm’s revenue
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has collaborated with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to set limits for the management of the oil firm’s revenue. The limit was set following a meeting between the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, and the NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, in Abuja to review the decision […]
INEC reveals that 16 political parties have notified their intention to participate in Edo Governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that sixteen political parties have notified the commission of their intention to participate in the upcoming Edo State Governorship Election. The parties have submitted their schedules for primaries, in accordance with the timetable and schedule of activities released by INEC. In a statement signed by National Commissioner […]
Nigeria to play hosts Cote d’Ivoire In AFCON Final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria’s substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa last after the semi-final tie ended 1-1 in regulation time and extra time in Bouake. On the […]
Where is Usher?
Ahead of USHER’s highly anticipated Apple Music Halftime Show performance, Apple Music presents a short film that begs the question Where is USHER?! starring USHER, the city of Las Vegas and an eclectic circle of close friends helping to save the day.
Israel’s Netanyahu rejects Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms – saying “total victory” in Gaza is possible within months. He was speaking after Hamas laid out a series of demands in response to an Israel-backed ceasefire proposal. Mr Netanyahu said negotiations with the group were “not going anywhere” and described their terms as […]
EFCC raises special taskforce against dollarisation of economy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands for the enforcement of extant laws against currency mutilation and dollarization of the economy. The Task Force, inaugurated by the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, was raised to protect the economy from abuses, leakages and […]
Federal High Court Orders Government to Fix Prices of Goods and Petroleum Products
The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the Federal Government to set the prices of goods and petroleum products within a seven-day period. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa issued the specific order, mandating the government to fix the prices of essential commodities, including milk, flour, salt, sugar, bicycles and their spare parts, matches, motorcycles and their […]
Kanye West Announces Tour Dates, Includes Lagos, Nigeria
American hip-hop artist Kanye West has revealed plans to include Lagos, Nigeria, as one of the destinations for his upcoming tours in 2024 and 2025. Making the announcement via his Instagram story on Wednesday, West listed Lagos alongside other countries such as Nairobi, Kenya, and Egypt. The screenshot shared by West outlined suggested tour dates, […]
President Tinubu tasks Security Agencies to step up action and end Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has called upon the Nigerian military and other security agencies to bolster theirefforts in addressing the diverse security challenges facing the nation. The statement was made during the induction ceremony of two TK-129 ATAK Helicopters and a King Air360i Aircraft at Nigeria Air (NAF) Base, Makurdi, Benue state, on Tuesday. Representing President […]
