Tinubu Confident in Nigeria’s Economic Growth, Eyes $1 Trillion Economy by 2030
President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic recovery following the release of the third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report reveals a 3.46% growth in GDP, an improvement from 3.19% in the previous quarter, signaling positive momentum as the country continues to rebound from recent […]
Abaribe: Nigeria Would Be Better Under Obi, Criticizes Tinubu’s Nepotism
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has stated that Nigeria would have been in a better state if Labour Party candidate Peter Obi had won the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Abaribe, who represents Abia South, expressed dissatisfaction with the current administration under President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of fostering nepotism something he believes would […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s N50 Billion Lawsuit Against Federal Government Delayed
A N50 billion lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government has been postponed due to the absence of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, originally scheduled for Monday, could not proceed as Justice Ekwo was attending official duties […]
Gov. Uba Sani Unveils Plans for 50 New Secondary Schools in Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has announced plans to build 50 new secondary schools across the state as part of efforts to improve access to quality education. Speaking at the Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) start-up workshop on Monday, the governor highlighted his administration’s commitment to addressing educational challenges in northern Nigeria. Sani acknowledged the significant challenges related […]
Damagum Calls for Bye-Election in Rivers Assembly After Defections
Umar Damagum, the acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election to fill the vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly. The request, made in a letter dated December 12, 2023, was addressed to INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu and acknowledged […]
Acting Army Chief Calls for Increased Budget to Support Nigerian Army
The acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, has urged the Nigerian government to allocate more funds to the Nigerian Army to enable it to fulfill its constitutional duties and provide adequate accommodation for soldiers. Oluyede made the appeal during a condolence visit by the Senate Committee on Army, led by Senator Abdulaziz […]
Cargo Plane Crashes Near Vilnius Airport, One Dead and Three Injured
A cargo plane operated for DHL by the Spanish airline Swiftair crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania early Monday, killing one crew member and injuring three others. The Boeing 737-400 was on its final approach for landing when it went down near a residential area, local authorities said. Twelve people were safely evacuated from a […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes Stable After Health Scare During Sunday Sermon
Bishop T.D. Jakes is in stable condition following a medical emergency that occurred during his sermon on Sunday, according to the Potter’s House of Dallas, the megachurch where he serves as pastor. Video footage from the service shows the prominent Christian leader lowering his microphone and visibly shaking while seated, prompting those nearby to rush […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Forms 14-Man Committee to Probe Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has established a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to review the eight-year tenure of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The committee, set to be inaugurated on November 26, 2024, will be led by Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, a retired Permanent Secretary from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. This […]
Keyamo: Nigeria Poised to Be Africa’s Leading Aviation Hub
Nigeria has all it takes to dominate Africa’s aviation sector, according to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Keyamo highlighted the nation’s unique advantages, such as its large population, significant air traffic, and strategic geographic location. “Nigeria is the most viable country in Africa […]
