Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed plans to address the N13 trillion shortfall in the proposed 2025 budget through borrowing. This was revealed after a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The 2025 budget, valued at N48 trillion, projects a revenue of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking bold steps to address longstanding inefficiencies in the justice sector by introducing a centralised national database. This initiative, spearheaded by the Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, aims to revolutionize the country’s legal framework by leveraging advanced…
The 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards, held in the vibrant city of Marrakech, Morocco, celebrated the best talents in African football. The glittering ceremony honored individuals and teams who left a lasting mark on the sport, showcasing Africa’s footballing excellence on the global stage. A Celebration of Excellence This year’s awards highlighted extraordinary…
In a grand ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, Nigerian footballer Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 African Player of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Lookman’s victory highlights an exceptional year for the Atalanta forward, whose outstanding performances captivated fans across Europe and Africa. Lookman’s exploits throughout 2024 solidified his place…
The leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has firmly defended her past remarks about Nigeria, asserting her commitment to speaking candidly about her experiences and refusing to serve as a public relations figure for the country. Badenoch, born in London to Nigerian Yoruba parents in 1980, spent part of her childhood in…
In a dramatic twist in Nigeria’s legal landscape, the prestigious law firm of Afe Babalola & Co. has filed a petition with the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), urging the disbarment of prominent human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. The petition, signed by Ola Faro, a partner at Afe Babalola, alleges professional misconduct and violations of…
Buba Galadima, a prominent figure in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has made serious allegations against the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of sending emissaries to other political parties with offers of tens of billions of naira in exchange for their loyalty. Galadima made these claims during a recent interview on Arise TV,…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited a contentious debate by vowing to end birthright citizenship and implement widespread deportation policies if re-elected in 2024. His proposal marks a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, drawing sharp reactions from various quarters. Ending Birthright CitizenshipTrump’s renewed pledge involves overturning the 14th Amendment provision granting automatic citizenship…
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has proposed measures to address the issue of conflicting rulings among judges of courts of coordinate jurisdiction, especially within the Court of Appeal. At the 2024 Annual Conference for Justices of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, themed “Judicial Introspection,” the CJN emphasized the need for…
Atiku Argues Against Southern Presidency Beyond 2027, Citing Equity and Fairness Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has voiced strong opposition to the idea of the South retaining presidential power beyond 2027. In a statement released by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku emphasized that the North deserves an opportunity to lead, given the historical imbalance…
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