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Ex-Mines And Steel Minister, Oga Greets Rep. Benjamin Kalu At 52
Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has congratulated the member representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Rep. Benjamin Kalu as he marks 52nd birthday. The former Minister in a goodwill message on Friday prayed for good health and grace upon the House of Representatives member as he clocks 52. He said, "On behalf of...
Cameroon’s Bishops Call For Calm After Opposition Declares Election Victory
Cameroon's influential Catholic Church has called for calm, as fears grow that violence could erupt once official results from the presidential election are declared. Opposition candidate and ex-government spokesman Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself the winner of the 12 October election, saying he defeated 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who is seeking to extend his 43 year-rule by seven more...
Court Orders FG To Immediately Review Salaries Of Judicial Officers
Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae of the National Industrial Court, Abuja on Friday ordered the Federal Government to put machinery in place for the immediate review of the salaries and allowances of the judicial officers in Nigeria. The judge hel...
IPOB Urges Buhari To Obey Court Judgment Discharging, Acquitting Nnamdi Kanu
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has commended the Appeal Court judges for discharging and acquitting its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, of all charges against him. The pro-Biafran group also appreciated its team of lawyers, who it said never capitulated until the legal victory was achieved. They urged President Muhammadu Buhari to obey the court orders and release Kanu, reminding him of...
DSS Storms Ogun Court To Arrest Defendants
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday reportedly stormed a high court sitting in Ilaro, Ogun State and arrested two defendants. The defendants, Alhaji Isiaka Fatai and Samuel Oyero, were standing over matters pertaining to suit No HCP/IC/2023 to wit: The State vs Awode Oladosu & 13 others, which was presided over by Justice A.A. Shobayo. The case...
Police Ban Use Of Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates In Yobe
Yobe State Police Command has banned the use of tinted glasses and covered number plates by motorists in the state. The ban was contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim. According to the statement the Command also banned overloading by Keke Napep riders in the state, noting that the act...
World Bank Projects 3.6% Economic Growth For Nigeria
The World Bank has predicted that as important macroeconomic reforms start to stabilise the business environment, Nigeria's economy will expand by 3.6% in 2025, building on an estimated 3.4% expansion in 2024. The bank also said Nigeria is now home to 15 per cent of the world’s extremely poor people, according to its latest Africa Pulse report released in April...
CAPPA Urges FG To Mandate Disclosure Of Sugar, Salt Content In Foods, Beverages
The federal government has been urged to compel food and beverage manufacturers to disclose the quantity of salt and sugar in their products as a way to combat the rising tide of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular ailments linked to poor diets. At the launch of the report titled “Junk on Our Plates” held in Lagos,...
Economic Hardship Has Turned Nigeria’s Middle Class Into Beggars – Chimamanda
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has voiced serious concern over the deepening economic crisis in the country, warning that worsening conditions have driven many formerly middle-class citizens into poverty. Speaking on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie highlighted the growing struggles faced by ordinary Nigerians, describing them as the most distressing aspect of the country’s current challenges. “Life has become so...
“FG Won’t Renew Licences Of Poorly Performing DisCos In 2028” – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday said the Federal Government will not renew the licences of poorly performing electricity distribution companies (DisCos) when they expire in 2028. Speaking during a session on the power sector at the Nigerian Economic Summit 2025 in Abuja, Adelabu blamed the DisCos for the persistent poor electricity supply across the country. The session,...
