Buhari approves N1.9 trillion for NNPC road projects

22 Jan 2023

Under the tax credit policy, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a request from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, to invest N1.9 trillion in the reconstruction of 44 federal roads. His approval came during a meeting of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa in […]

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Niger’s government plans to build a new parish in honor of murdered Catholic priest Fr Isaac Achi in Kaffin-Koro

22 Jan 2023

The Niger State Government has announced plans to construct a new parish in Kafin-Koro in memory of late Rev. Father Isaac Achi, Priest of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church in Kafin-Koro. Remember that on Sunday, bandits burned to death a Catholic priest in his home in Kafin-Koro. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), […]

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Atiku will win south west in a landslide- Governor Adeleke

22 Jan 2023

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has affirmed that the Atiku/Okowa ticket will win South West in a landslide going by the massive goodwill and good programmes of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Speaking at the presidential rallies at Abeokuta and Ibadan on Wednesday and Thursday, Governor Adeleke noted […]

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Kano Governor’s daughter Asiya Ganduje set to return N50000 brideprice to end 16 years marriage with husband

22 Jan 2023

Asiya Ganduje, a daughter of Kano State Governor, on Thursday, before an Upper Shari’a Court insisted on returning the N50,000 dowry paid by her husband, Inuwa Uba, to end their 16-year-old marriage. The plaintiff was in court seeking the dissolution of her marriage through Islamic means (Khul’i) as she claims to be tired and fed […]

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Ondo: Bunmi Ademosu’s family warns Akeredolu’s wife following audio leak

21 Jan 2023

Betty Akeredolu, the wife of Ondo Governor Elemo Adedipe, has been warned by the Elemo Adedipe family about her threat to deal with Bunmi Ademosu. Bunmi is the Special Adviser on Public and Inter-Governmental Relations to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Betty accused the aide of sneaking a “concoction” to her spouse and allegedly plotting to become […]

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Waste management professionals endorse Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu for President

21 Jan 2023

Waste managers in Lagos State have endorsed All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for re-election. The waste managers made the pledge at the Onikan Stadium during a mega rally organized by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, under the auspices of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria […]

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Actress Bimbo Akintola Discusses Her Preferred Presidential Candidate

21 Jan 2023

A veteran Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has declared her support for All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Tinubu ahead of the upcoming general election. Bimbo stated on TVC’s “Your View” that anyone interested in serving in government should step forward because the country is in desperate need. The actress lamented how some Nigerians bullied […]

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CJID calls for security and the safety of election journalists

21 Jan 2023

The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, CJID, has called on governments at all levels and security agencies to ensure the safety and security of journalists ahead of next month’s general elections. The call comes in the wake of numerous documented cases of journalist attacks, particularly during political rallies and elections The CJID Deputy Director, […]

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Ortom blames powerful individuals for the resurgence of violence in Benue

21 Jan 2023

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has linked the deadly attack on the Abagena community in the state’s Makurdi Local Government Area to “reckless comments of some highly-placed individuals.” It was previously reported that gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen stormed the community on Thursday night, killing a family of six and injuring several others. In […]

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