Month: April 2024
Northwest Governors Forge Partnerships at Nigerian Embassy in Washington, United States
A delegation of Northwest Governors, led by Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, recently convened at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, United States, alongside governors from Niger, Plateau, and Benue States in the North Central region. The meeting, hosted by Acting Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States, Mrs. Uzoma Emenike, aimed to foster…
Ogun State to Extend Lagos Blue Rail Line to Border Towns
The Ogun State government has announced plans to extend the Lagos Blue Rail Line project into the border towns of the state, aiming to enhance transportation infrastructure and foster economic development in the region. Speaking at a media event to highlight the state’s 2024 budget, the State Commissioner of Finance and Economic Adviser to the…
Kenya Mourns as Military Commander Dies in Helicopter Crash
Kenya is in mourning following the tragic death of its top military commander, General Francis Omondi Ogolla, in a helicopter crash in West Pokot. President William Ruto announced the devastating news in a televised address to the nation after convening an urgent meeting of the National Security Council at State House, Nairobi. The helicopter crash…
EFCC Declares Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello Wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, wanted for alleged economic and financial crimes amounting to N80.2 billion. In a statement released by the agency, it was revealed that Yahaya Bello is wanted in connection with offenses related to economic and financial crimes, specifically involving the…
Nigeria Ranks Third in 2024 IMF Growth Forecast
As the global economy gradually rebounds from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nigeria emerges as a frontrunner in economic growth, according to the 2024 International Monetary Fund (IMF) growth forecast. The forecast reveals that only India and China surpass Nigeria in projected economic growth rates for 2024, positioning the country as a key player…
Niger State Government Forges Transformative Agricultural Alliance with Bayer AG
In a significant stride towards agricultural transformation, the Government of Niger State, through Niger Foods, has inked a momentous ten-year Strategic Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bayer AG. The historic agreement, signed during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington DC, USA, heralds a new era of agricultural innovation and sustainability in Niger State…
Nigeria Poised to Become Global Economic Powerhouse Under President Tinubu – VP Shettima
In a resounding endorsement of Nigeria’s economic potential, Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge as a major global economic force under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking from his office at the Presidential Villa, Vice President Shettima conveyed his optimism during a meeting with a delegation from the…
Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife to Undergo DNA Test
A significant development has emerged in the ongoing legal dispute concerning the paternity of late singer Mohbad’s child, as a Magistrate Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos has issued an order for Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, to undergo a DNA test. In a statement released by Monisola Odumosu, a member of the legal team…
JAMB Orders CBT Centre Owners: Arrest Intrusive Parents During 2024 UTME
In a decisive move to uphold the integrity of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has instructed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to detain any parent found near their premises during the examination period. This directive, disclosed during the conclusive briefing of CBT centre owners convened…
Troops Rescue Another Chibok Girl, Children from Terrorists’ Captivity, Neutralize Three in Ambush
In a significant development in the fight against terrorism and insurgency, Nigerian Army troops operating in the North East region have successfully rescued Lydia Simon, a Chibok girl who had been held captive by Boko Haram terrorists for several years. Lydia, who was among the abducted Chibok Secondary School girls, was rescued along with her…