Tag: Nigeria
Akpabio vs Akpoti-Uduaghan: Kingibe Denies Knowledge of Sexual Harassment Claims
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has weighed in on the ongoing faceoff between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that she and other female senators are unaware of any sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio. Kingibe’s comments come amid a heated dispute between Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan over seating arrangements…
Paul Okoye Accuses Twin Brother Peter of Orchestrating Jude’s Detention Over Fraud Charges
Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as RudeBoy, has accused his twin brother Peter Okoye of being behind the fraud charges that led to the detention of their elder brother, Jude Okoye. Jude, the former manager of the defunct music duo P-Square, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday over…
Shettima Calls for Private Sector Investment to Tackle Hunger, Transform Nigeria’s Food System
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the private sector to increase investments in Nigeria’s food system to address the persistent hunger and economic hardship facing the nation. Speaking at the ‘Strategic Workshop on Agriculture and Food Security’ organized by the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and the Nigerian…
Obasa Storms Lagos Assembly Complex with Armed Police, Sparks Chaos
The Lagos State House of Assembly was thrown into chaos on Thursday as ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa stormed the complex in an attempt to resume duty, accompanied by heavily armed police officers and civil defence personnel. The dramatic development has escalated the ongoing leadership crisis in the Assembly, leaving lawmakers and staff in disarray. Obasa,…
Nasir El-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu: Exceptional Leaders Worth Celebrating
Nasir El-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu stand out as exceptional leaders whose contributions to Nigeria’s development and governance are worth celebrating. Each has demonstrated a strong track record of success in their respective roles, both historically and in the present, earning them recognition as remarkable figures in the nation’s political and public service landscape. Nasir…
N1.9bn Fraud: Ex-Accountant General Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement
A former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to grant him time to negotiate an out-of-court settlement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N1.96 billion fraud. Nwabuoku is facing nine counts filed by the EFCC, initially alongside Felix Nweke, a…
Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff Assumes AAAF Chairmanship; Advocates Greater Synergy to Tackle Security Challenges
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Association of African Air Forces (AAAF), emphasizing the need for African-led solutions to the continent’s security challenges. This announcement was made in a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa,…
Benue Police Confirm Abduction of Four Female University Students
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of four female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi. The incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday outside the university’s campus, sparking panic among students and residents. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, confirmed the abduction…
Police Arrest 17 Suspects Over Planned Violent Protest in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects in connection with a planned violent protest aimed at disrupting peace and causing a breakdown of law and order in the state. The arrest followed credible intelligence reports about the planned protest, prompting the police to deploy personnel to strategic locations to prevent the unrest. The…
Nigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.84% in Q4 2024
Nigeria’s economy continued its upward trajectory in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing by 3.84% year-on-year in real terms, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This growth rate represents an improvement over the 3.46% recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023…