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< 1 mn read Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), declared a state of emergency on oil production aimed at increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves. He made this announcement during the 23rd edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition Week in Abuja on Tuesday, […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), provided an update on the cholera situation in Nigeria during a press conference in Abuja. As of June 30, Nigeria had recorded 2,102 suspected cholera cases and 63 deaths across 33 states and 122 local government areas, with a case fatality […]

< 1 mn read Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), expressed astonishment at Nigeria’s resilience despite the staggering amounts of public funds stolen by corrupt individuals. He made these remarks while discussing the pervasive issue of corruption during a meeting with the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission. Olukoyede, the first southerner to lead […]

< 1 mn read The paramount ruler of Egbaland in Ogun State, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has urged the Federal Government to designate July 13 as Wole Soyinka Day in honor of the Nobel Laureate’s contributions to literature and humanity. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Soyinka’s 90th birthday, Oba Gbadebo emphasized that July 13, Soyinka’s birthday, is already […]

< 1 mn read Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, commented on the exclusion of Nigerian students from the Harvard Business School class of 2025 programme, attributing it to Nigeria’s tarnished reputation. In a series of tweets on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Obi pointed out that despite the programme leader being a […]

< 1 mn read The Niger Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Youths Development to engage corps members in agricultural activities to support food security. The signing ceremony took place at the Government House in Minna, with Governor Mohammed Bago representing the state and Minister for Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, representing […]

2 mn read The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has forecasted thunderstorms and rains across various parts of the country from Wednesday to Friday. There is a high likelihood of continuous rains in Lagos, which might lead to flooding. On Wednesday, morning thunderstorms are expected over Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba, and Adamawa states, with afternoon and […]

3 mn read The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted 98 lawyers for the 2024 conferment of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) title. This list includes 87 advocate applicants and 11 academic applicants. The announcement was made by Hajo Bello, the chief registrar of the Supreme Court and secretary of the LPPC, on Monday, July 1. […]

2 mn read The Federal Government of Nigeria has implemented measures to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive official information, emphasizing the legal repercussions of such actions. This warning was reiterated by George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), during a workshop organized by the Bureau for Public Service Reforms (BPSR) and the Office of […]

< 1 mn read The House of Representatives in Nigeria has introduced a bill to establish a new state named Etiti State in the South East region. This proposal is titled “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB. 1525)” and aims to amend the 1999 Constitution to increase the number of states from 36 […]

< 1 mn read The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), in collaboration with Agence Française de Développement (AFD), has initiated the groundbreaking of the Mile 2 and Marina Interchange Hubs. These projects mark a major advancement in Lagos’ transportation infrastructure, aiming to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time for residents. ### Key Points of the Mile 2 and […]

< 1 mn read According to data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), India has been the top country of origin for new Canadian citizens since 2005, with 536,279 individuals gaining citizenship. Nigeria also ranks significantly, with over 71,459 Nigerians becoming Canadian citizens between 2005 and 2024, placing Nigeria 10th among the countries of birth for new Canadian […]

2 mn read The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) in Nigeria has urged Organised Labour to consider declaring a nationwide strike over the minimum wage and the recent increase in electricity tariffs. CDWR is calling on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to initiate a 48-hour general strike and […]

< 1 mn read Nick Imudia, the Group CEO of D.light International, has passed away. The family of the former CEO of Konga, an e-commerce company, has strongly refuted rumors that he took his own life. In a statement issued by Dr. Anthony N. Imudia, the family dismissed reports that Nick had made farewell calls to his brother and […]

< 1 mn read A member of the House of Representatives, Prof. Oby Orogbu (LP-Anambra), representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency, recently distributed sewing and grinding machines to 200 widows and youths. This initiative aims to promote economic self-sufficiency, reduce poverty, and foster community development. The distribution event took place in Awka, in collaboration with the Federal College […]

< 1 mn read In a recent case involving 25 students of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, who were charged with conspiracy, murder, and negligence, twelve students were discharged by an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan. The charges stemmed from the alleged murder of Alex Timilehin, a 200-level Mechanical Engineering student, who was beaten to death by some of […]

< 1 mn read In the ongoing trial of former Governor Ayodele Fayose for ₦6.9 billion in fraud and money laundering, a prosecution witness, Abubakar Madaki, told a Federal High Court in Lagos that Fayose did not personally conduct any of the financial transactions related to the charges. This evidence emerged during cross-examination, where Madaki, an EFCC Investigating Officer, […]

2 mn read The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced the publication of the commission’s report reviewing the 2023 elections, now available on the INEC website. Speaking at the induction retreat for Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Lagos, Yakubu revealed that the commission has formulated 142 recommendations to enhance future electoral processes. […]