Atiku and the PDP rebuild project, by Tunde Olusunle
Two high-powered meetings within a space of eight days by the prime political opposition the Peoples’ Democratic Party, (PDP), is signal to the urgency with which the party…
20 killed in dawn attack as gunmen overrun villages in Plateau
At least 20 people were killed and others sustained gunshot wounds on Thursday after armed men attacked two villages in the north central state of Plateau, where violence between cattle…
Foundation Commends Akpabio For Disclosing ‘Recess Allowance’ To Senators On Live TV
Foundation for True Freedom and Public Accountability, a leading advocate for transparency and accountability in government, has commended the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio for his recent…
Nigeria attracted $1.4 bln inflows in June after lifting FX curbs
August 10, 2023 Nigeria attracted inflows of $1.41 billion into its currency market in June, the central bank said on Thursday, after it scrapped a multiple exchange rate system that…
69% of inmates are awaiting-trial persons – NCoS
Aug. 10, 2023 A total of 54,171 inmates out of the 79,076 inmates in correctional centres nationwide as at July 31, are awaiting-trial persons. Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service…
SERAP to sue Akpabio over money transferred to Senators
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has said it will file a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio concerning the disbursement of “holiday allowances” to senators by the Clerk…
Nigeria ranks 4th in world’s population of medical doctors – Expert
Aug. 10, 2023 Prof. Kanu Nkanginieme, a Professor of Paediatrics from the University of Port Harcourt, says Nigeria ranks fourth in the world’s population of medical doctors. Nkanginieme stated this…
Reps issue arrest warrant on ex FCC, IPPIS desk officer
Aug. 10, 2023 The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating employment racketeering in MDAs on Thursday issued warrant of arrest on Mr. Haruna Kolo, a former staff of Federal…
Nigerian artistes net N11b revenue from Spotify in 2022-Official
Spotify, an online streaming platform has revealed that Nigerian artistes made over N11 billion from the streaming platform in 2022. Ms Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Managing Director for Sub Saharan Africa,…
Malaysia bans Swatch watches for celebrating LGBTQ rights
Malaysia on Thursday banned Swatch Group’s (UHR.S) watches and accessories for celebrating LGBTQ rights, saying the Swiss watchmaker’s products may be harmful to morality and public interest. The home ministry…