Month: June 2024
Nigerian Legislators Advocate for New Aircraft for Tinubu and Shettima
Abuja, Nigeria — June 13, 2024 — The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has urged the federal government to promptly acquire new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. This recommendation follows a detailed report from the committee’s technical subcommittee, which assessed the condition and safety of the…
Congratulations to Azeez Adewale Olayinka on Earning His MSc from the University of Sunderland!
Olumuyiwa Adesoji Adeeko extends heartfelt congratulations to the entire Olayinka family on the graduation of their son, Azeez Adewale Olayinka, from the prestigious University of Sunderland, UK. Azeez has earned his Master of Science (MSc) degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Your diligence and determination have truly paid off, and your achievements will not go…
AWOOF Announces Generous Cash Giveaway for Salah Festival
Ijebu East, Ogun State — June 13, 2024 — The AWOOF (Alhaji Waliu Owode Oloogun-Ebi Foundation), an NGO dedicated to community development and service, has announced a substantial cash giveaway to mark the upcoming Salah festival. Renowned for its efforts to alleviate poverty in Ogun State through skills acquisition, scholarships, bursaries, and various empowerment initiatives,…
Federal Government Pushes for Local Government Autonomy: Hearings Begin Today
Abuja, Nigeria — June 13, 2024 — The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to commence a significant push for local government autonomy, with hearings beginning today. This initiative, championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aims to strengthen the local government system and ensure more effective and autonomous local governance across the country. The Federal…
President Tinubu Announces Draft Legislation for Unified Minimum Wage in Nationwide Broadcast
Abuja, Nigeria — June 10, 2024 — In a nationwide broadcast commemorating the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s democracy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced that his administration is finalizing a draft legislation for a unified minimum wage. The bill will be presented to the National Assembly for approval in the near future. During his address, President…
TROOPS CLEAR BANDITS FORESTS, RECOVER VALUABLE ITEMS IN TARABA STATE
In a strategic move to combat the menace of kidnapping and criminal activities in Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) executed a decisive clearance operation on Tuesday, 11 June 2024. The operation resulted in the successful destruction of multiple kidnappers’ camps and recovery of valuable items in Chinkai…
BREAKING: Lagos State Orders Additional 100 Refuse Compactor Trucks from Dangote’s Truck Assembly Plant
Lagos, Nigeria — June 10, 2024 — Lagos State has announced the purchase of an additional 100 refuse compactor trucks from Dangote’s Truck Assembly Plant. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement during the commissioning of the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) Plant in Lagos State. This new acquisition follows the earlier procurement of 102 compactor trucks…
Dangote Refinery Delays Petrol Production Start to Mid-July
Lagos, Nigeria — June 10, 2024 — The commencement of petrol production at the $20 billion Dangote Refinery in Lagos has been postponed from June to mid-July, according to Aliko Dangote, the President and CEO of Dangote Group. During a meeting with journalists on Monday, Dangote confirmed the shift in the production timeline, attributing it…
EFCC Launches Investigation into Former Governor El-Rufai Over Alleged N423 Billion Fraud
Abuja, Nigeria — June 10, 2024 — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated an extensive investigation into former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and several key figures in his administration over allegations of mismanaging N423 billion. This probe follows a petition submitted by a non-governmental organization (NGO) and corroborated by a report…
FAAC Distributes N1.143 Trillion Among Federal, State, and Local Governments in May 2024
— In a recent financial update, a total of N1.143 trillion from the Federation Accounts Revenue has been allocated to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils for the month of May 2024. This was disclosed in a press release by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the…