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2 mn read The ongoing leadership struggles at SiBAN (Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria) underscore a pervasive issue in Nigerian organizational structures: godfatherism. This phenomenon, where influential figures exert power behind the scenes, often stifles progress and maintains the status quo across various sectors in Nigeria. SiBAN, an organization dedicated to advancing blockchain technology and cryptocurrency […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has issued a warning about the upcoming release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. Director General/Chief Executive Officer, Umar Muhammed, announced on September 17, 2024, that Cameroon will begin controlled water discharges from the dam starting that day. The controlled releases will start at a rate of 100m³/s […]

< 1 mn read Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has warned that civil servants in the state could face negative repercussions if the opposition wins the upcoming governorship election. Speaking at a thank-you meeting with public servants in Benin, Obaseki emphasized the progress made in technology-driven operations within the state’s civil service under his administration. Obaseki urged voters […]

< 1 mn read A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the judgment in the case seeking the removal of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to September 23, 2024. The judgment was initially scheduled for September 18 but was not on the cause list. The court registrar informed the parties involved […]

< 1 mn read Following an ongoing offensive, the Nigerian Army neutralized four terrorists and rescued 20 kidnapped hostages in separate operations on Tuesday. In Alawa Forest, Niger State, and Hayin Nakwakina village, Kaduna State, troops engaged in gunfights with terrorists. The operations led to the recovery of weapons and other logistics from the terrorists. The Army reported that […]

< 1 mn read Unidentified gunmen have attacked a Toyota Camry in Asaba, Delta State, shooting two occupants and stealing an undisclosed sum of money. The incident occurred on Tuesday along Old Awai Road in the state capital. The victims sustained severe injuries in the attack, which caused panic among residents and passersby. The vehicle, bearing a government plate […]

< 1 mn read The Ijaw National Congress (INC), the leading socio-cultural organization of the Ijaw people, has established a seven-member committee to address the ongoing leadership issues within its youth wing, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). The committee, led by Engr. Ebipamowei Wodu with Dr. Chris Ekiyor, former IYC President, as Secretary, was inaugurated on Tuesday in Yenagoa. […]

< 1 mn read The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, affirmed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will never surrender to adversity and will always remember the sacrifices of their fallen heroes. Musa made this statement during the 35th anniversary and inauguration of the 41st Regular Course Memorial Park at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in […]

< 1 mn read The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has announced that Nigeria will no longer permit foreign airlines to dominate its airspace. Addressing the International Route Development Conference in Moscow, Keyamo criticized the disproportionate benefits that airlines from Ethiopia, Egypt, Morocco, and other countries currently receive from Nigeria’s passenger traffic. Keyamo underscored Nigeria’s […]

< 1 mn read The Jeremiah and Felicia Aderoju Foundation (JFA) has voiced strong opposition to the Lagos State government’s decision to increase public school boarding fees from N35,000 to N100,000 per term. The NGO argues that the timing of this fee hike is particularly problematic given the current economic hardships faced by many families. Mr. Jacob Akintola, Director […]

< 1 mn read Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has officially responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invitation after a prolonged period of non-compliance. According to a statement from Bello’s Media Office, signed by Director Ohiare Michael, Bello attended the EFCC headquarters on September 18, 2024, accompanied by prominent Nigerians. This development […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Ben Nwoye, former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, has vehemently condemned the ongoing violence and unsolved murders in the state, urging residents to end the “conspiracy of silence” and assist in identifying the perpetrators. In a recent statement, Dr. Nwoye expressed his frustration with the lack of progress in […]

< 1 mn read Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, has explained why he recently surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after previously ignoring its summons regarding alleged financial improprieties. In a statement released by Bello’s Media Office Director, Ohiare Michael, it was disclosed that Bello willingly submitted himself to the EFCC out […]

< 1 mn read The Ogun State government has introduced a rural maternal health emergency transport service aimed at decreasing maternal mortality rates in the state. During the launch at the Odeda Local Government Secretariat, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, the wife of the Ogun State Governor, highlighted the government’s commitment to reducing maternal deaths through various initiatives. These include the […]

< 1 mn read The Southern Kaduna Professionals Forum (SKPF) has refuted media reports alleging that Kaduna State Finance Commissioner, Hon. Shizzer Bada, was arrested in Lagos on charges of fraud. The group has labeled these claims as “inaccurate and exaggerated.” Arc. Samuel Yakubu, Acting National President of SKPF, condemned the alleged plot to tarnish Hon. Bada’s reputation, attributing […]

< 1 mn read Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has extended his condolences to the victims of the Gummi boat tragedy that claimed 13 lives last Sunday in Uban Dawaki Community, Gummi Local Government Area. Represented by Deputy Governor Malam Mani Mummini, Governor Lawal visited the Emir of Gummi, HRH Justice Lawal Hassan, and announced a donation of N20 […]