Palliative Controversy: AGF Denies Betta Edu, Questions N585m Transfer
The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, has disapproved of the transfer of N585,189,500.00 into a personal account, distancing herself from the payment process. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, had personally signed and directed a document instructing the payment of the funds to Oniyelu Bridget Mojisola. The document […]
Dangote Addresses EFCC’s Visit To His Company’s Office
Aliko Dangote, Nigerian businessman and industrialist, has responded to the recent raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the Dangote Group headquarters in Lagos. In a statement on Saturday, the Chairman of the Dangote Group expressed his willingness to cooperate with the anti-graft agency during its investigations. The EFCC is reportedly investigating […]
Woman Who Was Bashed For Preparing Breakfast At 4.50am For Husband Receives Gifts From NNPCL, Others
A Nigerian lady simply identified as MumZee, who gained attention on microblogging platform X (formally Twitter) for waking up at 4:50 am to cook for her husband, has received generous gifts from various entities. “I’ve always been too lazy to wake up and get his lunch ready. But the day he told me a colleague […]
NRA Chief Executive Wayne LaPierre Steps Down
The chief executive of the US gun lobby group the National Rifle Association (NRA) has resigned, the organisation has said. Wayne LaPierre, 74, will step down as of 31 January after leading the NRA for more than three decades. His resignation comes days before a New York civil trial, in which he and other senior […]
Rishi Sunak Had Significant Doubt Over Rwanda Plan, Papers Suggest
Rishi Sunak had significant doubts about sending migrants to Rwanda when he was chancellor, papers seen by the BBC suggest. They suggest Mr Sunak wanted to scale back No 10’s original plans. They also indicate he was not sure the plan would stop Channel crossings. And they suggest he was reluctant to fund reception centres […]
Supreme Court To Rule If Trump Can Run For President
The US Supreme Court says it will hear a historic case to determine whether Donald Trump can run for president. The justices agreed to take up Mr Trump’s appeal against a decision by Colorado to remove him from the 2024 ballot in that state. The case will be heard in February and the ruling will […]
INEC Releases Official Notice For Surulere Bye-election In Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally released the notice for the Surulere Federal Constituency I bye-election in Lagos State. The INEC Public Affairs Officer in Lagos State, Adenike Oriowo, who confirmed the development to journalists on Friday, said the notice had been displayed at the commission’s headquarters in Sabo-Yaba for public viewing since […]
Yobe State Revokes Licenses For All Private Schools
The Yobe State government has invalidated the licenses of all private schools in the state, instructing operators interested in compliance with established rules and regulations to reapply for new licenses. Furthermore, the state government declared that moving forward, the activities of all private schools in the state would align with those of public schools. Proprietors […]
Remains Of Late Akeredolu Arrives Nigeria [Photos]
The body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has been brought back to Nigeria from Germany. The plane carrying the late governor’s remains landed at approximately 3:39 p.m on Friday, January 5, 2024. His wife, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, along with his children and siblings led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, received […]
Lagos Assembly Approves 2024 Budget Of N2.267 Trillion
The Lagos State House of Assembly has unanimously passed the 2024 budget, totaling N2,267,976,120,869. This was made known in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Eromosele Ebhomele. The budget, with 58 percent allocated to Capital Expenditure and 42 percent to Recurrent Expenditure, received approval during a plenary session presided over by […]
