FG launches DICON evolution strategy and road map 2030
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Evolution Strategy and Road Map 2030, aimed at providing the armed forces with advanced equipment tailored to contemporary challenges. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at DICON’s 60th anniversary on Wednesday in Abuja, the President pledged […]
House of Reps. Speaker withdraws Counter Subversion Bill
Following widespread public outcry, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill, which prescribed 10-year jail term for anyone who refused to sing the reintroduced national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee‘. The speaker, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Musa Krishi, explained that his decision came after […]
Christina Aguilera Recalls Pressure to Be Skinny
Christina Aguilera’s body image has shifted over the years after experiencing body shaming as a young artist. In an interview the “Genie In a Bottle” singer, 43, opened up about the obsession with her weight throughout her career and how it was difficult to navigate. Christina admitted that much of her self-esteem was determined by […]
President Tinubu Calls On African Leaders To Stop Skill Exodus
President Bola Tinubu has implored African leaders to make more strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the migration of skills and talent from Africa. Speaking at a dinner held in his honour on the invitation of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, at the People’s Palace in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday night, President Tinubu said research and development must […]
Young Buck Finally Able To Repay His $250,000 Debt To 50 Cent
A report from AllHipHop has it that Nashville rapper Young Buck, former G-Unit member, is now able to repay 50 Cent. This of course stems from the longstanding dispute between these two mortal enemies over failing to meet contractual obligations. Meanwhile, Young Buck had to file for bankruptcy in May of 2020 due to severe […]
President Tinubu signs Judicial Office Holders Salaries, Allowances Bill into Law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill into law. The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado CON, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja (today) Tuesday. According to Lado, the new Act “prescribes salaries, allowances, etc., for Judicial Officers to reflect the changing realities […]
Information Minister Signs Performance Bonds with Heads of Agencies
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has signed Performance Bonds with heads of agencies and parastatals under his ministry with a directive to them to work assiduously towards communicating the successes of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Idris made the remarks in Abuja today (Tuesday) while declaring open a one-day retreat for […]
Nigeria Athletes Begin Training for 2024 Paralympics
24 Nigerian Paralympic athletes are set to represent the country at the 2024 Paralympic Games in France, scheduled for 28th August to 8th September. Nigeria will be represented in four sports at the 2024 Paralympics, namely: Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Powerlifting, and Para Table Tennis. As they prepare to represent the nation in Paris, the athletes […]
FG Orders Mandatory Patronage of Defence Industry Corporation
The Federal Government (FG) has said that following the new DICON Act signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, it is now mandatory for all government organisations and agencies to procure military hardware from the Military Industrial Complex at the Defence Industry Corporation, Kaduna. While addressing a news conference in Abuja ahead of the 60th […]
President Tinubu Commissions locally made Hybrid Power CNG Buses
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the first set of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses locally manufactured by Innoson Motors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking at the commissioning of the first batch of 20 set of CNG buses at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, President Tinubu who acknowledged the difficulties […]
