Policy Inconsistency Hindering Investments in Nigeria, Says Former Senate President
Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has identified policy inconsistency as a major deterrent for investors in Nigeria. Speaking at the inaugural forum for Secretaries to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and state governments (SSGs) in Abuja, Anyim emphasized the need for stable and predictable government policies to attract investment. “Policy inconsistency is the […]
Fire Breaks Out at Lagos State Government Staff Quarters, Causes Significant Damage
In the early hours of Friday, a fire erupted at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters on Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road, Ogba, Lagos State. The blaze, which started around 2:20 am, severely damaged a two-story building, specifically affecting one of the two-bedroom apartments in Flat 5, Block 21. This three-story block contains 16 two-bedroom […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Destroys 8,000 Pounds of Illegal Cannabis in Crackdown Effort
New York City Mayor Eric Adams marked a major milestone in the fight against illegal smoke shops on Wednesday by overseeing the destruction of more than 8,000 pounds of confiscated cannabis products. Using a crane, Adams moved over four tons of cannabis into an incinerator at a facility in Westbury, Nassau County, where the products […]
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Under Investigation in France for Alleged Organized Crime Activities
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov is under formal investigation in France as part of an inquiry into organized crime activities on the messaging app, according to Paris prosecutors. Although Durov, 39, has not been detained, he is under judicial supervision and required to pay a €5 million (£4.2 million; $5.6 million) deposit. The Russian-born […]
NCC Extends SIM-NIN Linkage Deadline to September 14, 2024
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for linking Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs) to September 14, 2024. This extension, announced on Wednesday, requires all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to complete the SIM-NIN linkage by the new date. The NCC reported that over 153 million SIMs have been successfully […]
Bode George Urges Atiku to Delay Presidential Run Until 2031, Citing Zoning Principles
The dispute between former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Chief Olabode George intensified on Wednesday, with George advising Atiku to postpone his presidential ambitions until 2031. This advice follows a heated exchange where George suggested that the government might have collapsed if Atiku had won the 2023 elections, a claim countered by Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, […]
NLC Mobilizes Nationwide March as President Faces Police Interrogation
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a nationwide solidarity march today, in response to its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, facing interrogation by the Nigeria Police Force. Ajaero is being questioned on serious charges, including criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. In Abuja, NLC Central Working Committee (CWC) members and affiliates […]
Federal Government and ASUU Meet to Prevent Upcoming Strike
The federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have held a crucial meeting to avoid an impending strike, prompted by ASUU’s recent 21-day strike notice. The meeting took place at the Federal Ministry of Education’s headquarters in Abuja, initiated by the government. Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman led the government delegation, while […]
Afenifere Criticizes Tinubu Administration Over Economic Woes and Extravagant Spending
The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, has voiced strong criticism of Nigeria’s economic situation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. During their quarterly meeting held in Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State, and presided over by Deputy Leader Oladipo Olaitan, the group expressed disappointment, stating that the economic conditions have worsened since Tinubu took office. In a communiqué […]
First Arrest Made Under Nassau County’s New Face Mask Ban Law
Nassau County police have made their first arrest under a new local law banning face masks, officials announced on Tuesday. Police responded on Sunday night to reports of a suspicious person near the Levittown and Hicksville town line, where they found 18-year-old Wesslin Omar Ramirez Castillo dressed in black clothing and wearing a black ski […]
