Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned the Federal Government that âclaims of animals such as snakes, termites, gorillas and monkeys swallowing public funds must never be the fate of the funds budgeted for the critical sector of health in the 2025 budget.â In a statement on Sunday, Atiku urged President Bola Tinubuâs administration to…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has again declared that a âChristian genocideâ is ongoing in Nigeria, calling on the federal government and the international community to act decisively to end the relentless killings and displacement of believers, particularly in the North and Middle Belt. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the declaration on Tuesday…
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has warned that joint security operations targeting the strongholds of Boko Haram and ISWAP are needed to decimate the terrorist groups, otherwise the security situation in the Northeast region will continue to escalate. The governor said the coordinated military offensive involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force should target…
Apple today announced the iPhone 16 Pro and âiPhone 16 Proâ Maxâits latest flagship smartphonesâfeaturing larger displays, an all-new Camera Control button, and the A18 Pro chip. The âiPhone 16 Proâ has a 6.3-inch display, while the âiPhone 16 Proâ Max features a 6.9-inch displayâthe biggest iPhone display ever. The borders around the display are…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja to present the 2025 appropriation bill. The President is expected to present N47.96 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year to federal lawmakers as earlier approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Tinubu arrived the House of Representatives chambers, venue for the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts to curb informal trade, protect local processors, and reposition Nigeriaâs shea industry for greater value addition. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who announced the directive at a multi-stakeholder meeting in Abuja, said the temporary measure, subject to review, aims to…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Kwara has cautioned the public on fake N1000 notes circulating in the state. The State Director of NOA, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Dare, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ilorin. Dare emphasised the need for vigilance among residents and business owners in the state. According to him, there is confirmed…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is contemplating a policy to withdraw and destroy Permanent Voter Cards that remain uncollected for a decade. According to PUNCH, the recommendation was among 208 proposals arising from the commissionâs review of the 2023 general elections. The move stemmed from the persistent issue of unclaimed PVCs, with over six…
Nigeriaâs senior womenâs basketball team, DâTigress, have touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after clinching their fifth consecutive FIBA Womenâs AfroBasket title. The reigning African champions defeated Mali 78â64 in a final performance at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan on Sunday night. With the victory, DâTigress became the first…
Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters in the Office of Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaks with TAOFEEK LAWAL on the state of the nation, giving insights on what Nigeria should do to move forward. He also speaks about the second-term ambition of President Tinubu. At the just concluded summit of The Patriots…