The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to cease all financial allocations to the Rivers State government, citing constitutional violations by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The judgement, delivered on October 30, 2024, follows a lawsuit filed by the Rivers State House of Assembly, which challenged the legality of the…
In response to the ongoing blackout affecting Northern Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of the Nigerian Army and Air Force to protect engineers from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) as they work to repair damaged transmission lines. This directive comes after weeks of power outages that have severely disrupted social and…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a groundbreaking initiative to support 20,000 African entrepreneurs with a $5,000 non-refundable seed fund each, totalling $100 million in financial assistance. This monumental announcement was made during the Future Investment Initiative New Africa Summit in Saudi Arabia by the foundation’s founder and chairman, Tony Elumelu. Aiming for Economic…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), representing 19 northern states, has collectively rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bill, which includes a significant amendment to the distribution of value-added tax (VAT). The governors voiced their concerns during a strategic meeting held in Kaduna and issued a communiqué detailing their stance on the matter….
Nigerians are expressing outrage after a video surfaced showing Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives from Abia State, physically assaulting an e-hailing driver in Abuja. The incident occurred on October 27, 2024, at Ikwechegh’s residence in Maitama, where the driver had arrived to deliver a package. The Incident In the viral video,…
Kevin David Mitnick, often hailed as “the world’s most famous hacker,” left an indelible mark on the cybersecurity landscape before his passing on July 16, 2023, just one month shy of his 60th birthday. His journey from a teenage hacker to a revered cybersecurity consultant encapsulates a narrative of transformation, redemption, and the profound impact…
The 4th Abuja Book Fair, organised by Flomat Books Ltd. in collaboration with Oasis International, will take place from November 28th to 30th, 2024, at the Sharon Ultimate Hotel, Area 3, Abuja, from 10 AM to 6 PM daily. Themed “Reading Culture Renaissance 3,” the event is dedicated to promoting a strong reading culture in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented motorists with a choice between purchasing petrol at N1,000 per litre or opting for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) at N200 per Standard Cubic Meter. This decision was made during a meeting with executives from the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) on October 22, 2024, at the State House in…
Welcome to the Weekly Sports Roundup! Stay updated with the latest happenings in the world of sports. Here’s a quick look at the top events and highlights from the past week: Premier League How this Affects the Standings Following the 8th Matchday, the standings saw Liverpool at the top of the table, closely followed by…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed grave concerns regarding the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, describing the situation as dire and increasingly unmanageable. Speaking at a recent event, Obasanjo highlighted that the current state of insecurity is not only a threat to national stability but also a significant impediment to economic development and social cohesion….
