Have you noticed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state has acquired an inexplicably large dose of boldness and courage in the last two weeks? Conversely, you must have equally observed that, in the last couple of days, FCT Minister, the very loquacious Nyesom Wike, has taken an uncharacteristically large overdose of meekness and humility….
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn the directive to banks and other financial institutions to charge cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers. It will be recalled that the apex bank directed all commercial, merchant, non-interest and payment service banks, mobile money operators and payment service providers to charge a 0.5 percent cybersecurity levy on…
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has refuted allegations that the federal government intends to use N20 trillion from the Pension Fund for infrastructure projects, stating that the government will comply with the established rules and regulations governing these funds. In a statement made in Abuja on Thursday, Edun noted that the pension industry, similar…
Nollywood actress, Jemima Osunde, who played the character of Stephany in the Tiwa Savage’s movie ‘Water and Garri’ has said that contrary to people’s opinion that the movie did not teach any lesson, one of the major messages in the movie is the importance of family. It will be recalled that there has been a…
Wife of the embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, Barrister Amina Oyiza Bello has been disqualified from becoming a Judge in the State. This development comes after a petition was filed, citing her connection to her husband and former governor in the ongoing investigation into his financial dealings. The National Judicial Council (NJC)…
Nigeria’s Senate, has approved a $500 million World Bank loan request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The loan, which was approved on Wednesday, will be used for acquiring electricity metres in the country. The upper legislative chamber’s approval was consequent upon the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that African countries including Nigeria made a mistake by adopting the western liberal democracy. Chief Obasanjo stated this when he met with the members of the House of Representatives championing the reintroduction of the parliamentary system of government in the country, in Abuja. The lawmakers, under the aegis of…
Renowned American musician and songwriter Stevie Wonder has officially been granted Ghanaian citizenship. The ceremony took place at the Jubilee House in Accra, where President Akufo-Addo presided over the proceedings. President Akufo-Addo praised Stevie Wonder’s outstanding contributions to music and unrelenting commitment to the African diaspora. He emphasised that Stevie Wonder’s music has been a…
Journalists have been urged to be deliberate about their security and safety while discharging their professional duties. This was disclosed by Taye Obateru of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Jos, while speaking at a Talk and Prayer Session organized by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ, Plateau State Council, in commemoration of the…
The septet of Nigerian singers, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Asake, Seyi Vybez, Davido and Lojay have been nominated for the 2024 BET Awards. Ayra Starr led the Nigerian contingent with three nominations, followed closely by Burna Boy and Tems, with two nominations each. South African singer Tyla is the African artiste with the most…
