Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the immediate dismissal of Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), along with other senior officials at federal, state, and local government levels. Obasanjo made the recommendation during a pre-recorded lecture titled Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria, presented at the Chinua Achebe…
The first runner-up Miss Universe 2024 rewards highlight the remarkable achievements of Chidinma Adetshina, the Nigerian-born beauty who made history as the first Nigerian to secure this position. This prestigious package not only celebrates her exceptional talent but also sets her up for long-term success. Chidinma’s journey as the first runner-up Miss Universe 2024 comes…
Africa’s Richest Man Races to Transform Nigeria’s Oil Industry and Reduce Fuel Imports Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest businessman, is making significant efforts to secure billions of dollars to enhance crude supply for his state-of-the-art oil refinery on the outskirts of Lagos. The $20 billion facility, the largest in Africa and one of the most ambitious…
Investigation reveals unaccounted funds intended for critical water infrastructure in Nigeria, sparking calls for accountability and recovery World Bank Identifies Missing Funds in Nigeria’s Water Project The World Bank missing funds in Nigeria have sparked widespread concern after the global financial institution uncovered $32 million in unaccounted expenses related to a water infrastructure project. According…
Rising Debt Burden Sparks Concerns Amid Economic Reforms IntroductionNigeria’s external debt could escalate to $45.1 billion by the close of 2024, raising concerns about the country’s debt sustainability. This projection follows the Federal Government’s approval of a $2.2 billion external borrowing plan, intended to finance the 2024 Appropriation Act. With Nigeria’s external debt already rising…
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Face Setbacks Food sector stakeholders score policies low A recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that Nigeria’s broad-based economic reforms, initiated 18 months ago, have yet to yield substantial positive results. The report, which focuses on sub-Saharan Africa, highlighted that while some nations in the region are making…
Court Ruling Reinstates Baruwa’s Presidency Amid Union Disputes The Nigerian Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the re-election of Tajudeen Baruwa as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), nullifying the election of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. This landmark judgment reaffirms Baruwa’s leadership and declares the…
Deji Adeyanju’s scathing remarks accuse FCT Minister Wike of disloyalty to allies and political maneuvering for personal gain Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has reignited the conversation on Wike’s political betrayal, sharply criticizing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as a pattern of disloyalty and betrayal of…
The National Judicial Council enforces accountability, retiring two court heads for age falsification and sanctioning others for professional misconduct NJC Reinforces Judicial Accountability with Tough Sanctions The National Judicial Council (NJC) recommends judicial accountability by taking firm action against misconduct, including the compulsory retirement of two high-ranking judicial officers and penalties for several others. These…
Federal University Lokoja’s Governing Council takes decisive action against misconduct to uphold ethical standards The Governing Council of Federal University Lokoja has made the decision to terminate the employment of four lecturers over allegations related to misconduct, specifically involving examination and sexual misconduct. This measure, focusing on Kogi university lecturer misconduct, highlights the institution’s commitment…
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