Sokoto Govt Submits N27bn Supplementary Budget
The Sokoto State Executive Council has authorized a draft supplementary budget bill of N27 billion, which will be forwarded to the state assembly for ratification. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Sokoto by Muhammad Bello, the Special Adviser Media and Publicity to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal. He said that the […]
Putin Praises Biden, Calling Him A ‘professional’ Following Geneva Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President Joe Biden Thursday, describing him as a “professional” who is “completely knowledgeable on all issues,” according to a Kremlin transcript of Putin’s televised remarks. “Mr. Biden is a professional, and you need to be very careful when working with him so as not to miss something,” Putin said during a […]
Black Americans Laud Juneteenth Holiday, Say More Work Ahead
Black Americans rejoiced Thursday after President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday, but some said that, while they appreciated the recognition at a time of racial reckoning in America, more is needed to change policies that disadvantage too many of their brethren. “It’s great, but it’s not enough,” said Gwen Grant, president and CEO […]
IMF- Nigeria’s Economy, Recovering From COVID-19 Impact
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that Nigeria’s economy is gradually recovering from the negative impact of COVID-19. This is as it advised the federal government to keep reliance on CBN overdrafts for deficit financing within legal limits. The Fund also advised the government to continue to make efforts to strengthen budget planning and public […]
Judicial, Legislative Autonomy Discussed By Governors
Governors of the 36 states of the federation on Wednesday night discussed the signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the financial autonomy for the judiciary and legislature. This is even as the governors have pledged to continue to treat sexual and gender-based violence as a priority. Ekiti State governor and chairman of the Nigeria Governors […]
The UK Intensifies Its Support For Nigeria To Fight Insecurity
United Kingdom (UK) has strengthened its support for Nigeria to help fight insecurity, restore peace and promote development in the most devastated parts of the country especially the North East. Indications to this development emerged recently when the British deputy high commissioner in Nigeria Gill Atkinson, visited Kwara State between 9 -11 June to attend […]
IPMAN- Possible Shortage In Fuel As East-West Bridge Collapses
Almost two days after Ogoni Youth Federation organized a warning protest on the Aleto-Akpajo Bridge in Rivers State, a section of the bridge along the East-West Road, cave in on Thursday causing a serious gridlock. This is as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria said it could no longer guarantee the supply of petroleum […]
Bandits Invade FGGC Kebbi, Abducts Students, Teachers
Bandits have abducted some students of Federal Government Girls College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi State. Details of the incident are still sketchy but there are reports that a security operative was shot dead during the operation. The attackers, who rode on motorcycles, were said to have stormed the school from neighbouring Rijau forest in the early […]
Juneteenth: Biden Signs Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday
President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors he has as president. Biden signed into law a bill to make Juneteenth, or June 19, the 12th federal holiday. The House voted 415-14 on Wednesday […]
‘Practical Work’ Summit For Biden, Putin: No Punches, No Hugs
US President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin exchanged cordial words and plotted modest steps on arms control and diplomacy but emerged from their much-anticipated Swiss summit Wednesday largely where they started — with deep differences on human rights, cyberattacks, election interference and more. The two leaders reached an important, but hardly relationship-changing agreement to […]
