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SERAP Issues Ultimatum To Wike, Others Over $4.6m Loans
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani; the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other 35 state governors one-week ultimatum to provide the loan…
Adesina Suggests “United States of Nigeria” in Discussion on Restructuring
The President, African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a change of name from the Federal Republic of Nigeria to ‘The United States of Nigeria.’
Adesina said this in a statement by his Special Adviser on…
Impeachment Looms? Rivers Assembly Cites Breaches by Governor Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Saturday, said it will not hesitate to impeach the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, if it becomes the last resort to uphold the Constitution.
Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, who stated…
Third Mainland Bridge to Reopen Fully on Thursday After Repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced the planned re-opening of the Third Mainland Bridge on April 4, 2024.
This was according to a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on his X account on Saturday.…
Buhari Pledges Support To Tinubu In Birthday Message
Former President Muhammadu Buhari says he is “fully committed” to the success of the government led by President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement on Friday, Garba Shehu, former presidential spokesperson, said Buhari had a telephone…
Nigeria Sees Over $1.5 Billion Inflow to Economy, Says CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN? has said that it recorded an inflow of over $1.5 bn into the economy over the past few days, indicating that its monetary policy efforts are working positively.
The bank’s acting Director, Corporate…
Police Warns of Risks in Confronting Cultists Unarmed
The Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned against confronting a cultist alone unless adequately prepared.
He said this while responding to a question from an X user, #clinty_bee, on how to handle…
EASTER: Tinubu Assures Nigeria Will Overcome Challenges
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, said as Christians celebrate the victory of life over death, exemplified by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Nigeria will triumph over its challenges.
He thanked Nigerians for making sacrifices for…
Fresh National Grid Collapse Raises Fears of Nationwide Blackout
Nigeria has yet again suffered another nationwide blackout as the national electricity grid, centrally managed from Osogbo, Osun State, suffered a collapse at approximately 4:30pm on Thursday, leaving millions of homes and businesses…
CBN Hikes Minimum Capital to ₦500bn for Commercial Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled new minimum capital requirements for banks, pegging the minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation at ₦500 billion.
A circular signed by the Director,…
Kaduna Govt Offers Scholarships To 137 Freed Students
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has promised free education to the freed 137 schoolchildren of the LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School.
Sani added that the school and the Kuriga community would be renovated, all under…
Falana Criticizes States, FG For Dehumanizing Distribution Of Palliatives
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has faulted the distribution of palliatives by state governments, stressing that it is an abuse of the rights of Nigerians.
Falana disclosed this while speaking at the Citizens Accountability and…
Binance Executive Sues EFCC, NSA Over Detention
The detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has accused the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission of violating his fundamental human rights.
Gambaryan, in an originating motion…
FAAN Shuts KFC Outlet After Alleged Disability Discrimination
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has shut down a branch of a popular food outlet, KFC, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos State.
FAAN stated this on Thursday in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs and…
Nigerian Court Orders Release of 313 Terrorism Suspects
A Federal High Court in Borno has ordered the release of no fewer than 313 suspected terrorists arrested by the military.
The court ordered their release for lack of evidence to nail the suspects after the investigation.
The…