On Thursday, former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, presented a livestock reform report to President Bola Tinubu, outlining a comprehensive plan to transform the sector over the next decade. The 152-page report provides a roadmap for addressing key challenges in the livestock industry and unlocking its economic potential. Jega, who was…
The NECO 2024 SSCE rankings have been released, revealing that Abia State secured the highest performance rate, while Katsina State fell to the bottom. Out of the 1,376,423 students registered, 1,367,736 actually took part in the exams, and 60.55% of these candidates achieved five credits, including both Mathematics and English Language, according to the National…
In a dramatic nighttime raid on Wednesday, September 19, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made an attempt to apprehend former Governor Yahaya Bello at the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. During the operation, Yahaya Bello resisted arrest, resulting in a tense standoff between security forces and EFCC operatives. The confrontation…
In response to Nigeria’s ongoing FX crisis and the significant devaluation of the naira, multinational consumer goods company PZ Cussons has initiated plans to sell its Nigerian subsidiaries. The decision to sell Nigerian subsidiaries comes as the company seeks to mitigate its exposure to currency fluctuations, with the naira losing 70% of its value over…
In a significant political move, four governors have thrown their support behind Nyesom Wike’s endorsement of Damagum as the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This endorsement by Wike, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, has sparked conversations within the party and among political observers. Wike’s support for the PDP chair has gained momentum…
In a significant move to restructure leadership at the local government level, Governor Fubara sacks Rivers LG CTC Chairman, marking the beginning of major administrative changes in the region. The governor’s decision has sparked discussions across Rivers State, as residents and political observers speculate on the reasons behind the dismissal. Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to…
In response to the recent flood disaster in Borno State, Obi and Baba-Ahmad donate N50m to Maiduguri flood victims, demonstrating their commitment to aiding those affected by the tragedy. The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmad, made the donation during a visit to Maiduguri, where they sympathized with…
Former Head of State Abdulsalami Urges Nigerian Government to Tackle Economic Challenges Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to take immediate steps to address Nigeria’s economic hardship. As the nation faces ongoing challenges like inflation, unemployment, and a weakened currency, Abdulsalami stressed the need for urgent and…
President Bola Tinubu is preparing to shake up his cabinet ahead of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations on October 1, 2024. Sources within the presidency have revealed that the Tinubu cabinet reshuffle is a response to growing criticism over the administration’s handling of the economy and governance. Several ministries, including Petroleum Resources, Power, Transport, Water Resources,…
N1.203 Trillion Revenue Shared Among Federal, State, and Local Governments for August 2024 In a bid to sustain the fiscal operations of all tiers of government, the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed N1.203 trillion in revenue for August 2024. This distribution, which was revealed in the committee’s September meeting in Abuja, was shared…
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