The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria has officially approved a budget proposal of N47.96 trillion for the fiscal year 2025. This decision was made during a council meeting held on December 16, 2024, and presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku…
In a significant decision, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University. This announcement was made on December 16, 2024, by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following a meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in…
On December 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria imposed a fine of N5 million on Ambrose Albert Owuru, a former presidential candidate of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP), for filing what the court deemed a “frivolous and vexatious” lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu. This ruling follows Owuru’s repeated legal challenges concerning the outcomes of…
On December 11, 2024, Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered yet another collapse, marking the twelfth such incident in 2024 alone. This latest setback has intensified concerns about the stability and reliability of the country’s power supply, which has long been a source of frustration for Nigerians. However, amidst these challenges, the ongoing partnership between Nigeria…
In a recent public address, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has admonished Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the UK Conservative Party, for her critical remarks about Nigeria. Shettima suggested that if Badenoch is not proud of her Nigerian heritage, she should consider dropping her Nigerian name. This statement has ignited a heated debate…
In an exciting turn of events, Selena Gomez has officially announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco. The 32-year-old singer and actress shared the joyful news on her Instagram account on December 11, 2024, posting a series of photos that included a close-up of her stunning pear-shaped diamond ring and a heartfelt caption: “Forever…
In a bold assertion, Professor Adele Jinadu has claimed that the political elite in Nigeria has already initiated processes aimed at rigging the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking at a recent policy dialogue on the “State of Anti-Corruption Policy and Practice in Nigeria” in Abuja, Jinadu highlighted concerning trends within the Independent National Electoral Commission…
In a shocking turn of events, Jay-Z has found himself embroiled in serious allegations following an amended lawsuit that accuses him and fellow hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, claims that the incident occurred during an after-party following…
Ah, Harmattan! That time of year when the air gets crisp, the sun shines bright, and your skin feels like it’s auditioning for a role in a horror movie. For Nigerians, Harmattan signifies the dry and dusty season that sweeps in from the Sahara Desert, typically lasting from late November to mid-March. It’s a period…
In a significant political shift, Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has conceded defeat in the presidential election held on December 7, 2024. Bawumia’s acknowledgement of his loss comes as the opposition’s John Dramani Mahama, a former president and candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is…
