The decision by President Bola Tinubu to spend N15 billion on renovating his Vice, Kashim Shettima’s Lagos quarters and N10 billion on digitalizing the State House and Lagos State offices and quarters has sparked outrage, especially considering the country’s minimum wage agitations and worsening economy. Despite the country’s falling economic and increasing hardships, the Federal…
The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to addressing healthcare issues in rural regions and reducing the emigration of medical professionals in Nigeria. According to a statement issued on November 22, 2024, by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A recent survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with the World Bank has revealed a stark picture of food insecurity and poverty in Nigeria. The report, titled “General Household Survey-Panel Wave 5,” indicates that a significant portion of Nigerian households are struggling to afford basic food…
Intense negotiations at the COP29 climate talks continued into Saturday morning after wealthy nations’ proposal to boost funding for developing countries to $250 billion annually by 2035 was rejected. The offer, designed to help nations facing the brunt of climate change, was quickly dismissed by those hardest hit by rising seas, severe droughts, and increasing…
The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to address the rising threat of illegal smuggling of natural resources, which is causing significant revenue loss and depletion of critical raw materials. During a visit to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja on 21 November 2024, NMGS…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A recent free health camp in Lagos provided essential medical services to over 500 residents, addressing prevalent health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The camp, a collaborative effort between IMAN, StarCare, and the Indian Consulate, offered free doctor consultations, blood pressure and BMI check-ups, blood sugar screenings, and medications….
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has urged the Court of Appeal in Abuja to overturn a Federal High Court judgement that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly allocations to the state. In a plea presented on Friday, Governor Fubara’s legal team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Yusuf Ali,…
The arraignment of 109 foreign nationals accused of cybercrime was postponed on Friday due to discrepancies in their names on the charge sheet. The defendants, originating from countries including China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil, Malaysia, and Myanmar, were arrested in Abuja for allegedly operating fraudulent gaming platforms. The case, which had initially been scheduled for November…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A tragic incident unfolded in the Dogon Duste community, situated between Nasarawa and Toto Local Government Areas, leading to the loss of three lives. According to the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Umar Nadada, a violent clash erupted between farmers and herders on Monday, around 4:30 PM. The ensuing confrontation resulted…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion to make way for the inaugural 10-kilometer Capital City Race, scheduled for Saturday, November 23. According to the state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the race will take place between 5am and 11am, with the route starting from Shoprite Alausa Ikeja and…
