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I have saved not less than N110 billion for the FCT – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he has successfully conserved a significant amount of N110 billion within his first three months in office. Wike made this revelation during a meeting on Tuesday, November 21, held at the FCDA Conference Hall in Abuja, where he engaged with Estate Developers and Residents’ Associations. He emphasized that the funds saved would be allocated to various projects to expedite their completion. “Three…
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Mayor of Atlanta declares November 18 ‘Davido Day’
Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta has acknowledged the impact of Nigerian-American singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on the city’s entertainment scene. This recognition comes in the wake of Davido’s headline performance at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta during the A.W.A.Y Festival. In honor of the singer, the Mayor and the Atlanta City Council have officially designated November 18 as “Davido Day.” The mayor said; “captivated audiences worldwide, becoming a global icon in…
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Court grants Emefiele N300m bail
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama. The bail amount is set at N300 million. In the ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice Hamza Muazu specified that Emefiele must provide two sureties, both possessing landed property in the Maitama District of the FCT. Emefiele was not present in court during today’s proceedings, as he had been remanded at…
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“I wake up when I like and I come out when I like” – Buhari speaks on life after presidency
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has discussed his post-presidential life after handing over governance to Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29, 2023. Having served eight years, he promptly returned to his hometown, Daura in Katsina State. Buhari shared insights about his administration and life after the presidency during an appearance on the Nigerian Television Authority. He mentioned engaging in farming upon his return, emphasizing its dual role as both a productive activity and a form of…
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Every military man, including me, is fed with N1,500 per day – Chief of Defence Staff, Musa laments
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has urged an increase in military funding. He disclosed that each military personnel, including himself, receives a daily allowance of 1,500 naira. Emphasizing the importance of discipline, he cautioned that any misconduct will lead to court-martial proceedings. During their appearance before the House of Representatives, he conveyed that troops are instructed to adopt an offensive stance rather than a defensive one.
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My husband cheats on me with a girl he kept in his friend’s room in our compound – Nigerian woman laments
Patience, a Nigerian woman, has revealed how her husband engages in extramarital affairs with various women, including one he housed in his friend’s room within the same compound where they reside. She shared this in a post on Facebook in response to a post by another woman struggling to forgive her husband for his unfaithfulness. According to her; “Please my dear, don’t cry again, I feel your pain, cos it’s not easy to deal with…
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APC’s ”snatch, grab and run” a threat to our faith in the electoral and judicial system – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of seeking to undermine Nigeria’s democracy through what he referred to as the party’s “snatch, grab, and run” agenda. Atiku, conveyed by his Media Adviser, Mazi Paul Ibe, expressed concern that the actions of the ruling party are detrimental to the democratic principles that emphasize the inclusion of opposition and diverse…
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I don’t do it with church money – Daddy Freeze reacts after being slammed for driving Ferrari despite calling out pastors who do same
Daddy Freeze has addressed the backlash he faced for sharing a video of himself driving a Ferrari. The media personality clarified that he was taking his wife for a ride in a luxury car during their time in London. A follower then commented All this show-off. Wetin come to make you different from the Daddy GOs wey you dey criticise continuously.” Freeze replied: “I don’t do it with church money.”
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Nigerians are extremely difficult, You have to struggle day and night to ensure that you are competent enough – Buhari
Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has remarked that leading Nigerians is an exceedingly challenging task. During an interview on NTA, marking his first appearance since relinquishing power to President Bola Tinubu on May 29, Buhari acknowledged that he did his utmost during his tenure. Nevertheless, he emphasized that the assessment of whether his best was adequate or not rests with the judgment of the citizens. Buhari recounted the constant pressure from critics, who compelled him…
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The African culture that says, ‘any child by a woman belongs to the husband during their period of marriage’ is a protective shield for impotent men – Former Cross River Governor’s aide, Inok Solomon shares
A former aide to the recently retired Governor of Cross River State, Inok Solomon, asserted that the African cultural norm stating that a child born within a marriage is considered the child of the husband, even if not biologically related, serves as a safeguard for men facing issues of infertility. He shared this in a post on Facebook. See his post below;
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How we lost 1998 Election for not bribing INEC, Police – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed how the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) experienced a loss in a local government election in Ogun State in 1998 due to his refusal to support plans to offer bribes to the police and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) personnel. During a high-level consultation in Abeokuta on ‘Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa’ on Monday, November 20, Obasanjo disclosed that party leaders proposed setting aside funds for the police and INEC.…
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Nigeria is open for business, we are reforming the country to accommodate foreign investors – Tinubu says at G20 investment summit in Germany
Bola Tinubu delivered a speech at the G20 Investment Summit and the Compact with Africa Conference in Berlin, Germany. The President of Nigeria traveled to Berlin on Saturday, Nov. 18, to participate in the conference to attract investments in energy and infrastructure, as well as promote trade, according to his office. The conference, hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is centered on advancing economic and business collaboration between African nations and G20 countries, as highlighted…
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