The Agenda for Good Governance in Nigeria (AGGN) has applauded the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo for the significant improvements in the nation’s airports. The group said following an independent tour of the airports, it noticed first-hand that the airports have witnessed considerable upgrades in infrastructure development. A statement by its President,…
The Head of Media and External Relations of the United Bank for Africa, UBA, Ramon Nasir has lost his mother, Mrs. Musiliat Falade. Mrs Falade died on Thursday morning at Duchess International Hospital, Lagos, after a brief illness. She was aged 86. Until her demise, Mrs. Falade was Iya-Oba of Imasayi Kingdom, Yewa, Ogun State,…
…calls for President Tinubu’s intervention to prevent breakdown of law and order by Wike Supporters A coalition of 100 pro-democracy groups in the country, under the auspices of National Patriotic Coalition (NPC), has commended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for demonstrating political maturity in the face of provocations. The group noted that Fubara’s…
The Senate President, Senator Akpabio, apologized to Senator Natasha for his “Nightclub” comment and addressed accusations of having multiple wives. He said that after the incident, his wife receives over 2,000 to 3,000 phone calls a day, his phone crash.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee has raised the interest rate by 50 basis points from 26.25% to 26.75%. The Governor of the CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, announced this at the end of the apex bank’s 296th MPC meeting held in Abuja. The MPC also pegged the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for…
Fuel pump •NNPC mum as dealers insist government still paying subsidy, Reps probe crude shortage •Dangote eyes foreign markets for refinery products, FG meets Kyari, Dangote over dispute With a landing cost of N1,117 per litre for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, the monthly subsidy on the commodity has increased to about N707bn, oil…
The Centre for Accountability and Probity (CAP) has commended the Chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Bichi, for his commitment to transparency and accountability. In a statement signed by Princess Ajibola Naomi, its Coordinating President, the Centre said the recent transmission of the supplementary budget has been met with thorough…
Elizabeth Badejo The role of family is incredibly significant in modern society as it provides the framework for support, love, and understanding which everyone needs for stability and overall happiness. However, when this support system breaks down, it can leave the adults and most especially children and young people within the family in a vulnerable…
The North Central Youth Group, a vibrant coalition of young people from the Middle Belt, has distanced itself from any form of protest against President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umar Bago of Niger State. The group’s stance comes after a thorough evaluation of the leaders’ performances, which they say has brought hope, opportunities, and smiles…
The Coalition of All Political Parties Supporters in Nigeria (CAPSN) has vehemently condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) for obtaining a court order to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register for the forthcoming local government elections in Rivers State. According to CAPSN President, Ibrahim Mustapha: “The APC’s action is…
