A social media critic and 500-level student of Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Aminu Mohammed, has apologised for criticising the First Lady

A social media critic and 500-level student of Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Aminu Mohammed, has apologised for criticising the First Lady

A social media critic and 500-level student of Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Aminu Mohammed, has apologised for criticising the First Lady, Aisha Buhari after he was released from detention. The Department of State Services had detained Mohammed over a social media post deemed defamatory against the First Lady. This sparked reactions from different quarters including the National Association of Nigerian Students, and many human rights groups threatening protests against […]

December 5, 2022 171

NEWS

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Monday 12 December 2022 to Sunday 22 January 2022, February 18 for the collection of permanent voters cards (PVCs).

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Monday 12 December 2022 to Sunday 22 January 2022, February 18 for the collection of permanent voters cards (PVCs). National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC Festus Okoye, in a statement said INEC finalised the procedure as well as the timetable for collection of PVCs at a retreat held in Lagos.

December 5, 2022 121

SPORTS

Cameroon head coach, Rigobert Song is confident that the Indomitable Lions will overcome Brazil in their final group match of the 2022 World Cup.

Cameroon head coach, Rigobert Song is confident that the Indomitable Lions will overcome Brazil in their final group match of the 2022 World Cup. The Indomitable Lions had played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against Serbia on Monday and will need a win against the Brazilian side to qualify for the knock out stage of the competition. Song said they are not in the competition to make up the numbers, […]

November 30, 2022 36

ENTERTAINMNET

Peter Okoye of the P-Square music group says Nigeria has only two tribes, which according to him are the poor and the rich people.

Peter Okoye of the P-Square music group says Nigeria has only two tribes, which according to him are the poor and the rich people. The popular music star, in a tweet said the inability of the poor masses to unite and fight for better governance, has kept them as slaves to the few rich Nigerians. He called on Nigerians, particularly eligible voters, to make wise decisions while casting their votes […]

November 30, 2022 156

NEWS

The House of Representatives has passed the budget of the Federal Capital Territory for the 2022 fiscal year.

The House of Representatives has passed the budget of the Federal Capital Territory for the 2022 fiscal year. The N607.9 billion budget was passed on Tuesday after consideration by the Committee on Supply. The new budget of the ministry shows that the budget of the FCT has increased from N329 billion in 2021 to N607.9 billion in 2022. The breakdown of the budget shows that N403.6 billion has been allocated […]

November 30, 2022 19

BUSINESS

Residents of Bwari Area Council and some other areas in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja have been plunged into total blackout over power failure.

Residents of Bwari Area Council and some other areas in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja have been plunged into total blackout over power failure. According to Reports, Bwari, Ushafa, Kubwa, Dutse-Alhaji, and other areas in the council were cut off from power supply since Sunday night without prior notice. The situation is said to have crippled some economic activities in the area council.

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NEWS

The Federal Government says $410 billion will be required to tackle Nigeria’s energy constraints and policy flexibility by the year 2060.

The Federal Government says $410 billion will be required to tackle Nigeria’s energy constraints and policy flexibility by the year 2060. It explained that the sum of $10 billion will be needed per annum to achieve the transition plan. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, stated this in Minna, Niger State. Sylva explained that the country is committed to achieving […]

November 25, 2022 123

BUSINESS

The House of Representatives has commenced investigation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the Government of China on an optic fibre project worth $475million.

The House of Representatives has commenced investigation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the Government of China on an optic fibre project worth $475million. At the plenary on Thursday, the House mandated its Committee on Information and Communication Technology to “investigate the status of implementation of Phase 1 of the project. These resolutions were based on the unanimous adoption of a […]

November 25, 2022 131

BUSINESS

The Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria has kicked against the Central Bank of Nigeria’s imposition of 0.5 per cent levy on commercial banks to fund the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria.

The Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria has kicked against the Central Bank of Nigeria’s imposition of 0.5 per cent levy on commercial banks to fund the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria. According to the shareholders, AMCON had now received N453.47 billion as levies from commercial banks between 2020 and the first quarter of 2022. The shareholders said the corporation received N146.9 billion in 2020, N180.67 billion in 2021, and N125.9 […]

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