News
-
Wike vs Fubara: when politicians fight, don’t get carried away because they have the capacity to fix their quarrel, don’t cry more than the bereaved- Bishop Kukah tells Nigerians
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has expressed his belief that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, will resolve their differences. Governor Fubara and Wike, currently serving as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, have been engaged in a conflict that escalated on Wednesday when five commissioners aligned with Wike resigned from Fubara’s administration. Addressing reporters on Wednesday, May 15, Kukah remarked that Nigerians like to ”cry more than the bereaved” He said; “We ordinary people cry more than the bereaved. “The important thing is politicians will fix their problems. “Rivers…
Read More » -
The Federal Government is giving us support but the rat in the house is eating the bag of garri. We have already sent Otapiapia to finish them- Gov Fubara allegedly shades his predecessor
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State indirectly criticized a certain individual. During a gathering in his state on Tuesday, May 14, He remarked that despite the Federal government’s assistance to the state, there have been instances of mismanagement, likening it to a situation where a rat has been consuming the bag of garri meant for the populace. He further stated that measures, including the use of a rodenticide locally known as Otapiapia, have been employed to address the issue. Governor Fubara has been engaged in a longstanding dispute with his predecessor, who currently serves as the Minister of the Federal…
Read More » -
President Tinubu cancels 0.5% cybersecurity levy
President Bola Tinubu has officially halted the imminent launch of the 0.5 percent levy on the value of all electronic transactions, responding to public criticism. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had announced the introduction of the cybersecurity levy on May 6, instructing banks, mobile money operators, and payment service providers to begin implementation within two weeks. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, briefed reporters after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Tuesday, May 14, stating that Tinubu directed the CBN to suspend the levy’s implementation and reassess the modalities for its execution. The levy was…
Read More » -
Investors and tourists to now get visa to Nigeria within 48 hours – Minister of Information
The federal government has established a tripartite committee to assess and enhance the visa approval procedures for foreign investors and tourists. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, disclosed this during the recently concluded Federal Executive Council meeting. Idris mentioned that President Bola Tinubu sanctioned the formation of the committee to expedite visa processes and issuance for foreigners seeking to invest in Nigeria. He further emphasized that reducing the visa approval timeframe to 48 hours would encourage a greater influx of investors and tourists to the nation. “Our visa processes are becoming cumbersome…The ease of doing business is…
Read More » -
I have spent over N100m building this house- Nigerian man laments as Delta state govt moves to demolish his structure and others in Asaba
A Nigerian man has expressed distress following the Delta state government’s decision to demolish his property and others in Asaba. The Delta State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands initiated the demolition of unauthorized structures on lands belonging to Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba, starting on Monday, May 13. The demolition occurred after the expiration of notices given to the illegal property occupants to vacate the premises. In an online-shared video, the man stated that he commenced construction on his property in November of the previous year and has invested over N100 million into it. He alleged that the state government…
Read More » -
We will fish her out – Police PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, reacts to trending video of woman feeding her baby alcohol
Spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, ASP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has affirmed that efforts will be made to identify and apprehend a nursing mother captured on video feeding her baby alcohol. In the alarming footage, the woman, speaking Yoruba, can be seen encouraging her baby girl as she consumes the alcohol. ‘’Another assignment for us. This is too bad. We will fish her out. Thanks. @PoliceNG”
Read More » -
Minister of Women Affairs sues Niger State House of Assembly speaker over plans to ‘marry off’ 100 orphaned girls as part of his constituency project
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has filed a petition with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and sought a court injunction to prevent the marriage of 100 girls in Niger state. The speaker of the Niger state house of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, had announced plans to sponsor the wedding of these girls, some of whom were orphaned by insurgency. Sarkindaji clarified that he was only financing the weddings, not forcing the girls into marriage, amidst public outcry. However, Kennedy-Ohanenye condemned the plan, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the girls’ futures. She pledged to investigate the matter thoroughly and ensure the…
Read More » -
President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima to now pay Tollgate fees at the airport
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will now be required to pay tollgate fees when using airports in Nigeria, as per the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision. The approval was granted following a memorandum presented by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, highlighting revenue loss due to airport users’ exemptions. Initially, the memoranda proposed exemptions only for the president and vice president. However, Tinubu intervened, insisting that both of them should be included among those subject to the tollgate fees. Keyamo, addressing the media after the FEC meeting, expressed regret over the fact that affluent Very Important Persons…
Read More » -
Peter Obi pays Atiku Abubakar a visit
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited former vice president, Atiku Abubakar on Monday, 13th May. Atiku shared the photos of their meeting on social media with the caption; ‘’It was my honour and privilege to host @PeterObi today. -AA”
Read More » -
Once you are married to your friend, you won’t have any problems – Lawmaker, Tajudeen Abbas tells young people
Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, encouraged young people to prioritize marrying their friends. He said this during a book launch in Abuja on Saturday, May 11. He was represented at the event by Hon. Dickson Tarkighir, a member of the House of Representatives. Accoring to him; “The wife is born and raised from a different background just like the husband. When you come together, what should bring you together is friendship. “Once you are married to your friend, you won’t have any problem. You can overcome any problem once you allow friendship and the love of…
Read More » -
I have made a mistake, forgive me. It will be corrected – Wike tells Rivers people
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has acknowledged an error and expressed his willingness to rectify it when the time is right. Channels TV reported this during his address at an event in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday, May 11. The governor tendered an apology to the state’s residents for his “mistake,” acknowledging his humanity and propensity to err. He assured the people that the error would be addressed suitably. “I want to say this clearly, in life when you have made a mistake, you say I have made a mistake, there…
Read More » -
Customs officer shoots himself in his farmhouse in Abuja
Abdulwahab Magaji, an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service stationed in the Federal Capital Territory, purportedly took his own life at his residence on Binta Street in the Farm Estate area of Abuja. According to Punch, a senior law enforcement official disclosed that the incident occurred on Monday, May 6. The official mentioned that the deceased’s family raised concerns that Magaji had shot himself with a rifle, prompting law enforcement officers to visit the location. Furthermore, the source stated that upon the arrival of the police at the scene, the victim was rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where he…
Read More »