By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, has applied to proceed on an indefinite leave of absence to deal with medical matters affecting his nuclear family. The presidential spokesman in the memo sent to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, pleaded that…
During the recently concluded 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed over 50 African leaders, pledging to deepen cooperation across various sectors, including infrastructure, trade, and energy. This summit, held from September 4 to 6, marked a significant moment in China-Africa relations, as Xi announced a commitment of $50 billion in financing…
Dr Olisa Agbakoba is a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association. While speaking with Biodun Busari, he offers his insightful perspective on Nigeria’s persistent challenges, from escalating fuel prices and the urgent need for judicial reform to the contentious debate over the creation of additional states Recently, there…
Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark has made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games by breaking the Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category, with a lift of 147kg. Mark’s performance surpassed the previous record held by fellow Nigerian Lucy Ejike, marking an iconic achievement for Team Nigeria. With one lift remaining, Onyinyechi Mark has all…
The Lagos State Government has announced a three-month extension of its work-from-home policy, effective from September 4, 2024. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular signed by the state Head of Service, Bode Agoro, highlighting the government’s commitment to promoting work-life balance amid ongoing economic challenges. Background of the Policy The work-from-home policy…
After weeks of persistent fuel shortages and skyrocketing prices, relief is finally in sight for Nigerians as the fuel crisis begins to ease nationwide. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has stepped in to address the situation, promising improved supply and stabilised prices across the country by the end of the week. NNPC Intervenes to…
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten have sentenced Nigerian brothers, Samuel Ogoshi, age 24, and Samson Ogoshi, age 21 to 210 months in federal prison followed by 5 years of supervised release for the crime of Conspiracy to Sexually Exploit Minors. On March 25, 2022, 17-year-old high school student, Jordan DeMay,…
THE Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, Wednesday, told President Ahmed Tinubu, in an unmistakable term, that Nigerians are “suffering deeply” under his administration asking him to meet short term needs of the people before pursuing a long term vision. The elders’ council through its Secretary General, Chief Oladipo Oyewole, stressed that millions of Nigerians living…
Until today, I thought I was an educated man. But now, I am confused. Now, let’s break this statement from the NNPC down to pieces. NNPC: We have sold Crude to Dangote in Naira. NNPC: NNPC is not a monopoly, but we are the only ones lifting petrol. NNPC: We will tie Dangote’s petrol to…
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