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Year: 2024

Top 10 richest people in Africa at the start of 2024

For most enterprising individuals, the new year comes with new financial objectives that have been established to surpass the previous year’s accomplishments, Africa included. As the new year begins, people aim to accomplish goals that have eluded them in the past, and African billionaires are no exception. Said billionaires are tasked with the responsibility of…

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North Central Governors liken Plateau killings to Rwanda genocide

On Christmas Eve, gunmen attacked 25 communities in three local government areas in Plateau State killing over 150 residents of the communities. Governors in the six North-Central states have called on the Federal Government to find a lasting solution to the recurring tragedies in their region. The governors also urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to…

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Gov Mbah says 2024 budget will funded through internally generated revenue

He added that 12% of the ₦521.6 billion budget would be funded through borrowing. Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said that this year’s budget of ₦521.6 will be financed through the internally generated revenue (IGR). Mbah also gave assurance that the budget would be implemented to the letter to address the lingering poverty…

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Gov Hope Uzodimma urges CAN to pray for President Tinubu’s administration

He noted that Tinubu introduced some reforms meant to recover the economy and reduce hardship in the country. Gov Hope Uzodimma of Imo, has called on members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to commit President Bola Tinubu’s administration in prayers. Uzodimma made the appeal at the Secretariat of CAN in Owerri, during the…

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6,000 persons benefit from ₦132m Zakkat in Hadejia Emirate – Spokesperson

The wealthy individuals were urged to continue to give out Zakkat in support of the needy. No fewer than 6,000 less privileged persons have benefited from ₦132 million Zakkat (alms) distributed by the Hadejia Emirate Council of Jigawa in 2023. The council’s Spokesperson, Alhaji Muhammad Talaki, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria…

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Tinubu government overhauls revenue collection system, shuts down Buhari-era

Tinubu shuts down revenue accounts from Buhari’s administration. President Bola Tinubu’s administration has taken a significant step by shutting down the Single Treasury Account (TSA) formerly used by Muhammadu Buhari’s government for revenue collection. The decision, revealed in a circular dated December 28, 2023, issued by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, January 2, 2024,…

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Harvard University’s 1st Black president resigns amid plagiarism allegations

Over 700 Harvard faculty members rallied behind her, signing a letter of support. Harvard University’s first Black president, Claudine Gay, tendered her resignation on Tuesday, January 02, 2024, amidst mounting criticism over alleged plagiarism and her response to anti-semitism on campus. The controversy surrounding Gay escalated when reports surfaced, accusing her of failing to properly…

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From The Redeemed Church to Club: Victor Osimhen parties hard in the early hours of New Year celebrations

Napoli and Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen dedicated the early hours of his New Year to partying at a club after attending crossover night at a Redeemed Christian Church in Lagos.

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