Nigeria’s Refineries Will Never Work – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said the four oil refineries in Nigeria will never work. Obasanjo in an interview with The Cable Online Newspaper, stated that the refineries located in Warri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna states will never work as long as the government continues to hold onto them. The former president revealed that Shell […]
Sanusi: Blame Buhari For Current Economic Crisis, Not Tinubu
The 14th Emir of Kano, and former CBN governor Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said Muhammadu Buhari-led administration was to be blamed for the current economic crises being experienced by Nigerians and not his successor, President Bola Tinubu. Sanusi II, in an undated viral video while addressing his students at his regular Islamic teaching sessions said […]
Governor Abdulrazaq Appoints New SSG
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appointed Prince Mahe Abdulkadir as the new Secretary to the state government. Prince Mahe Abdulkadir, a former Permanent Secretary and Clerk of the state House of Assembly will replace Professor Mamman Saba Jibril, who served in Governor Abdulrazaq’s first term tenure from 2019-2023. He was sworn-in at the Government […]
Biden Disappointed Xi Will Not Attend G20 Summit
US President Joe Biden has said he is “disappointed” that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping plans to skip the upcoming G20 summit in India. “I am disappointed… but I am going to get to see him,” Mr Biden told reporters on Sunday, but did not say when that meeting may take place. Beijing said on […]
Gabon Coup Leader Brice Nguema Being Sworn In As President
Brice Nguema, the leader of Gabon’s military junta, is being sworn in as the nation’s interim president. General Nguema led last Wednesday’s coup against Ali Bongo, toppling the president shortly after he was named winner of a disputed election. The general has some popular support – crowds of cheering civilians turned up at his inauguration. […]
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov Dismissed
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov has confirmed that he is leaving his post. Mr Reznikov had led the ministry since before the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Mr Reznikov’s dismissal on Sunday, saying it was time for “new approaches” in the defence ministry. Rustem Umerov, who runs Ukraine’s […]
Minister Reveals FG Revamp Plans For N-power Scheme
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Betta Edu on Sunday revealed the plans of the federal government to revamp and expand the N-power scheme. In a statement issued by Rasheed Zubair, Edu’s special adviser on media and publicity, it was said that the N-Power scheme would be revamped in accordance with the current […]
Tinubu Departs From Nigeria For G-20 Summit In India
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel from Abuja to New Delhi, India, on Monday to attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s special adviser on media and publicity, announced this on Sunday. The President will participate in and give keynote presentations at the Nigeria-India Presidential […]
Lagos State Begins Distribution Of Subsidy Removal Palliatives
To lessen the impact of the Federal government’s removal of petrol subsidy on residents of Lagos, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday flagged off the distribution of food items for vulnerable households through the Lagos Food Bank Programme. According to a statement from the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, the food […]
Lagos Govt Issues Flood Warnings To Residents Along Downstream Areas
Residents in several areas of Lagos State, particularly those downstream from the Ogun River, have been cautioned by the state government that flooding is likely to occur this month. The warning was issued by Engr. Lekan Shodeinde, Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources. The Lagos State government warning is coming after the […]
