Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has issued a caution to the states of Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers regarding cloudy and hazy weather conditions, with a low possibility of isolated thunderstorms. The agency also advised individuals with asthma and airlines to take precautions against the weather to prevent potential health issues. NiMET released…
Gom Mirian President Bola Tinubu has initiated a major overhaul of Nigeria’s fiscal policies through the recent implementation of a new directive issued by the Finance Ministry. The directive, unveiled on Tuesday, marks a significant departure from the previous single treasury account (TSA) established during the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The new directive mandates all federally…
Favour Ozioma Ogbodo The Nigeria National Petroleum Coporation Limited (NNPCL) has supplied Dangote Petroleum Refinery with its fourth shipment of one million barrels of bonny light crude oil. This happened on Monday, January 1, 2024, a statement released by the company disclosed, adding that it is expecting its fifth shipment. The statement confirmed that the…
Gom Mirian No fewer than 163,000 Nigerians are said to be beneficiaries of the Nigerian government’s 50% transportation fare subsidy during the Christmas and New Year period, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake have said. This information was shared in a progress report released on Monday by the Minister, who also serves as…
Favour Ozioma Ogbodo Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has announced seven days of mourning following a devastating coordinated attack in Bokkos and Barkin Ladin. According to a report by the Red Cross, the assault resulted in approximately 301 people being injured and 27 houses being set on fire. Mutfwang conveyed his declaration of mourning via…
Juliet Jacob The federal government has announced that it had included an N100 billion naira allocation for the School Feeding Program to improve attendance and tackle Malnutrition among students. President Bola Tinubu announced this in Abuja on Monday while signing the 2024 appropriation bill into law. Tinubu expressed his belief that the “Renewed Hope” budget…
Gom Mirian The Senate has given its approval to President Bola Tinubu’s request for a borrowing plan totalling $7.4 billion and €100 million from 2022 to 2024, despite concerns over Nigeria’s debt. The decision was made during a special plenary session on December 30, following the adoption of the report from the Senate Committee…
Gom Mirian The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the suffering, violence, and climate-related catastrophes that occurred worldwide in 2023. Guterres highlighted 2023 as the hottest year on record stating, “Humanity is in pain. Our planet is in peril. People are getting crushed by growing poverty and hunger. Wars are growing…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje President Bola Tinubu received an unexpected reception from traders at Idumota market as they greeted him with shouts of “ebi pa wa oo,” meaning we are hungry, as he passed by. A viral video circulating on social media on Saturday shows the traders lined up by the sides of the street moments…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has disclosed that the legislature will focus on the review of the 2022 Electoral Act in the coming year. Expressing concern about the over-reliance on the judiciary by Nigeria’s electoral system, Speaker Abbas emphasised the need for election outcomes to be determined at…
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