BUA Cement Chairman AbdulSamad Rabiu Criticizes Dealers for Frustrating Efforts to Lower Cement Prices
Abuja, August 29, 2024 — AbdulSamad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Cement, has revealed that the company’s attempt to reduce the price of cement to N3,500 per bag last year was thwarted by the actions of cement dealers, who instead sold the product to consumers at inflated prices. Speaking at the 8th Annual General Meeting of…
EFCC Arrests Syndicate Impersonating Chairman Olukoyede in $1 Million Fraud Scheme
Abuja, August 29, 2024 — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a four-man syndicate of alleged fraudsters who were impersonating the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in a $1 million extortion scheme. The suspects are accused of targeting Mohammed Bello-Koko, the former Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), by claiming that…
NLC President Joseph Ajaero Set to Report to Police Over Allegations
Abuja, August 29, 2024 — The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joseph Ajaero, is scheduled to appear before the Nigeria Police Force today following allegations of financing terrorism and other related offenses. This development marks a significant moment in ongoing tensions between the labor union and authorities. Ajaero’s appearance at the police station…
Nigeria Seeks Japan’s Cooperation in Tackling Security Challenges in Africa
Tokyo, Japan, August 25, 2024 — Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for enhanced cooperation between Japan and Africa to address the continent’s escalating security challenges. Speaking at the Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), which took place from August 24th to 25th, 2024, in…
Keshinro Onilogbo KSO’s Chairmanship Candidacy Endorsed by Ward 9 Leaders
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, August 27, 2024 — In a resounding show of political support, the founding and core progressive political leaders and executives of Ward 9 (Odo-Egbo/Oliworo) have endorsed Keshiro Sulayman Oluwasesan Onilogbo, popularly known as KSO, as their preferred candidate for the chairmanship of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area (LGA). This endorsement was officially declared…
FG Vows Action as Independent Marketers Defy Government, Sell Fuel at N1,000/litre
Abuja, August 27, 2024 — The Federal Government has vowed to take decisive action against independent oil marketers selling petrol at exorbitant prices, with some stations reportedly charging between N900 and N1,000 per litre. This defies the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC)’s efforts to maintain pump prices within the range of N568 to N617 per…
Nigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.19% in Q2 2024, Driven by Services Sector
Abuja, August 27, 2024 — Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a notable year-on-year growth of 3.19% in real terms for the second quarter of 2024, reflecting an uptick in the nation’s economic performance. This growth surpasses the 2.51% growth rate recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2023 and also marks an improvement from the…
Bruno Labbadia Appointed as 37th Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Abuja, August 27, 2024 — The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of German football tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team, the Super Eagles. This decision was confirmed by the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, in a statement released early Tuesday morning. “The…
Minister of Agriculture Responds to Devastating Floods and Drought Affecting Farming Communities
August 27, 2024 The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has expressed deep concern over the recent floods that have ravaged farming communities across Nigeria, as well as the drought that has further strained the agricultural sector. Despite these challenges, the Minister assured the nation that food security targets will still be…
Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Content Moderation and Government Pressure in Letter to House Judiciary Committee
August 26, 2024 – Washington, D.C. In a recent letter to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to inquiries concerning content moderation practices on Meta’s platforms and the company’s interactions with the U.S. government. The letter, addressed to Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, sheds light on the complex relationship between Meta…