Month: July 2024
Supreme Court to Announce Verdict on Local Government Autonomy Case
Abuja, Nigeria – The Supreme Court is set to announce its decision on a significant lawsuit seeking full autonomy for the country’s 774 local governments on Thursday, July 11. The case, labeled SC/CV/343/2024, was initiated by the federal government against all 36 states of the federation. The lawsuit aims to secure complete independence for local…
President Tinubu Establishes Ministry of Livestock Development
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of a new Ministry of Livestock Development, earning praise from the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). In a statement released on Tuesday, MACBAN President Baba Othman-Ngelzarma expressed the association’s gratitude, emphasizing that the new ministry will unlock the potential of Nigeria’s trillion-naira…
CBN Expected to Ease Interest Rate Hikes Soon, Says Cardoso
Lagos, Nigeria – The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, announced that the bank will soon implement measures to ease the upward trajectory of the benchmark interest rate. The announcement was made on Saturday during the unveiling of the book ‘The Power of One Man: How Soludo’s Consolidation Revolutionized Nigerian…
Logistics Challenges and Flooding Behind Fuel Queues, Says NNPC
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has attributed the recent fuel queues in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other parts of the country to logistics disruptions caused by adverse weather conditions and flooding. The NNPC explained that the disruptions were primarily due to a recent thunderstorm that impacted the ship-to-ship (STS)…
Delta State Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper Gang in Ughelli
Ughelli, Nigeria – In a significant breakthrough, the Delta State Police Command has apprehended a gang of kidnappers responsible for a series of abductions in the Ughelli area. The arrests come after intensive investigations into the kidnapping and subsequent murder of a man on May 17, 2024. The suspects, identified as Ismaila Umaru (28), Chede…
The Tinubu government unveils measures to overcome high food prices.
At a press briefing today, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the measures will be implemented over the next 180 days: g. fast-tracking ongoing engagements with the Nigerian Military to rapidly cultivate arable landsunder the Defence Farms Scheme, while encouraging other Para-Military establishments to putsecured available arable lands to cultivation….
Chelsea FC Unveils Enzo Maresca as New Manager Following Pochettino’s Departure
London, UK – Chelsea FC has officially announced Enzo Maresca as the new manager, succeeding Mauricio Pochettino, who was sacked at the end of last season. Maresca, known for his tactical acumen and player development skills, expressed his enthusiasm and vision for the club during his unveiling. “I’m very happy [to be here], excited. It…
Rivers State House of Assembly Demands Resubmission of 2024 Budget
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has issued a directive to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, requesting the resubmission of the 2024 budget within seven days. This order was made during the Assembly’s first session in a considerable period, reflecting heightened activity and political maneuvering within the legislative…
NiMet Issues Alert for Increased Rainfall in July
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning to Nigerians to brace for an increase in both the frequency and intensity of rainfall in July. In a statement released by the agency, NiMet forecasted that the northern and north-central states will experience particularly heavy rainfall. “Rainfall is expected to increase both…
Nigerian Government Condemns Daily Trust for Spreading Fake and Divisive News
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has sharply criticized Daily Trust for what it describes as a series of fake, divisive, and inflammatory reports. This condemnation was voiced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press conference held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the National Press Centre in Abuja….