Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has faulted the Federal Government’s continued practice of awarding national honours to politicians, calling instead for recognition of individuals who have made tangible contributions to national development. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the public presentation of “The Chronicles of a Legend,” a biography of business magnate and…
Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) says Nigerians have started accessing affordable long-term mortgage facilities at 9.75 per cent. The mortgage facilities extend as long as 20 years, a radical initiative aimed at bridging the country’s estimated 20 million units housing gap. Chief Executive Officer, (MOFI), Dr. Armstrong Takang, said several beneficiaries across geopolitical zones have…
A 51-year-old private school teacher, Mrs. Emmanuel Love Onuora, was found dead inside a tricycle (Keke Napep) in Aba, Abia State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 29, along Aba Road area of the state. According to reports, Mrs. Onuora had boarded the tricycle for her usual commute when another passenger joined the ride. It…
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Nkiruka Madueke from her position as the Director General of the Nigeria Climate Change Council (NCCC), a role to which she was appointed in June 2024. The president has appointed Omotenioye Majekodunmi, a climate finance expert, as the new leader of the council. This was disclosed in a statement issued…
The Ghanaian government has issued a warning against protests targeting Nigerians living in the country. The warning comes amid rising tensions after a weekend protest by local traders who demanded the expulsion of Nigerians from the Gold Cost country, citing alleged criminal activities and cultural clashes. The protesters, who carried placards and other items, alleged…
The Federal Government has cautioned young women against entering risky relationships formed through social media, highlighting the growing dangers of digital exploitation. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, issued the warning in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of the 2025 SET4LYF Leadership, Empowerment, Achievement, and Development Camp and the unveiling…
The Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Thursday officially inaugurated the newly rebranded Olumo Rock Tourism Complex in Abeokuta at a ceremony attended by cultural enthusiasts, traditional rulers, and dignitaries from across the country. Speaking during the event, the governor described Olumo Rock as more than just a geological marvel. He said it symbolises strength,…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday called on state governors to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by investing more in rural electrification, agricultural mechanisation, poverty eradication, and infrastructure. Tinubu’s call followed a presentation on the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP) by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, at the 150th meeting of…
A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Biodun Olujimi, has downplayed the coalition platform under the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) and believes the party does not have the clout to defeat incumbent President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Olujimi, who recently left the opposition PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Indications emerged recently that former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, may be considering a return to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. There are fears that Obi’s defection to the PDP could destabilize the emerging opposition coalition, which is gaining momentum under the African Democratic Congress, ADC’s platform. Some watchers now believe that…