Breaking News

Uncategorized

Anambra targets ₦‎160bn revenue from palm oil, coconut annually

Ibezim who represented the governor at the event said the anticipated revenue was from one million palm seedlings and one million coconut being imported from Malaysia. The Anambra Government says it hopes to rake in more than ₦‎160 billion yearly from ongoing palm oil and coconut investment. Dr Onyekachi Ibezim, Deputy Governor of the state…

Read More

Calls arise for Malami’s arrest

Bawa’s suspension has ignited calls for the arrest of this Buhari’s minister. Former Nigerian Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, is facing widespread calls for his arrest and prosecution, as expressed by a cross section of Nigerians. These demands come in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Abdulrasheed Bawa from his…

Read More

Tinubu asks NEC to deliver economic growth

Tinubu says his government will focus attention on security, economy, jobs, agriculture, infrastructure, monetary policy and fuel subsidy. President Bola Tinubu has asked state governors and other members of the National Economic Council to stand up to the challenge confronting them, saying they have no reason to complain. Tinubu said it’s important for members of…

Read More

Comedian Real Warri Pikin narrates previous suicidal attempt

The comedian contemplated ending her own life in 2018. Popular comedian Real Warri Pikin, whose real name is Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, has shared her personal struggle with mental health. The beloved actress and social media sensation disclosed a previous suicide attempt in 2018 during a conversation with media personality, Chude. Warri Pikin disclosed that…

Read More

Food and fertilizer trade to Africa may be hampered, depending on the decision Putin makes

African leaders may propose an “unconditional grain and fertilizer deal” to Putin during Ukraine and Russia’s visit. Russia considers withdrawal from the Black Sea grain effort due to supply constraints. UN Secretary-General hopes for a positive outcome in discussions between Putin and African leaders on the Black Sea grain initiative. As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to…

Read More

CSOs, lawyer praise Tinubu over EFCC Chair’s suspension

An activist and Chief Executive, Connected Development (CODE) said the suspension of Bawa was in order. Some activists have described the indefinite suspension of the Chairman of Economic and Finance Crime Commission (EFCC) Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as right step aimed at giving the anti-graft agency the desired credence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls…

Read More

Family sacks Ozekhome, Ejiofor as Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers

Kanu’s younger brother said the services of the lawyers are no longer required in the case pending before the Supreme Court. The family of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has announced the termination of the appointment of Mike Ozekhome and Ifeanyi Ejiofor as lawyers to the detained separatist…

Read More

INEC kicks as LP presents over 18,000 blurred PU result sheets in court

The documents were tendered by a professor of mathematics standing in witness for Labour Party. The Labour Party and its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, have presented in court blurred result sheets from 18,088 polling units among other documents as hearing of petitions continued in the case against President Bola Tinubu’s…

Read More

ICPC arraigns ex-JAMB boss, sons, daughter in-law in fresh suit

The judge ordered Ojerinde, who wept profusely in the open court, to immediately attend to his ill-health so as to be able to stand the trial as required by law. The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Corruption (ICPC) on Thursday arraigned Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), his…

Read More

Manufacturers express mixed reactions on floating exchange rate regime

The MAN DG added that the regime would engender competitiveness of Nigeria’s export and lead to improved market efficiency for effective foreign exchange access and rise in capital flows. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has projected a mixed outcome on the impact of the floating exchange rate regime on the Nigerian economy. Its Director…

Read More