Senator Barau Emerges Speaker Of ECOWAS Parliament
The Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Barau Jibrin, has emerged as the acting Speaker of the Sixth Legislature of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Parliament which was established under Articles 6 and…
EFCC Grills Bobrisky for Naira Abuse
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes. The EFCC had invited the 31-year old following a video report of spraying…
Arewa Youths Caution Political Actors Secretly Undermining Democracy
Northern youths under the aegis of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) have cautioned political actors over alleged clandestine efforts of undermine democracy in Nigeria. The president-general of the AYCF, Alhaji Yerima Shettima, in a statement, noted that it is…
Ondo Guber: APC Warns Aspirants, Supporters, Against Divisive Actions, Utterances
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has warned political supporters of aspirants against divisive utterances and actions, ahead of the party primary this month. The state Publicity Secretary of the party, Alex Kalejaye, in a statement quoting the…
Tinubu Administration Targets N1.14trn Reduction in Electricity Subsidy
Following the newly approved tariff, electricity subsidy for the 2024 fiscal year is expected to reduce by about N1.14 trillion. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), this is in furtherance of the Federal Government’s realignment of the subsidy…
Memories of a Fatal April Fools’ Joke
By Farooq Kperogi Every April Fools’ Day, I can’t help recalling the story of a fatally tragic April Fools’ joke that caused the death of an old widow, the person who told the joke, and the son of the widow…
Rivers Peace Pact: I Only Respect Tinubu, Can’t Be Intimidated – Fubara Fumes
As the cold war between the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and the incumbent State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara continues, the Executive Governor has warned that he will surprise those who consider his decision to implement the presidential…
Tinubu’s Students Loan Now Legal, Plus All You Need To Know About the Scheme
A bill on Students Loan Fund, aimed at providing access to loans to qualified students to pursue their higher education, has been signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. This followed his accent to the amended Student Loan Bill on…
FG Okays 300% Electricity Tariff Hike As Presidency Says Current Rate Unrealistic
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved about 300% increase in electricity rates for Band A category customers, leading to removal electricity subsidy for 15 percent of consumers. Vice Chairman Musliu Oseni announced the adjustment during a press briefing…
Nigeria’s Food Crisis: Expert Highlights Causes, Options, Viable Solutions
By Sampson Enyongekere An Adjunct Professor of the North Dakota University, USA, Engr. (Dr) Wisdom Patrick Enang is of the opinion that by embracing effective governance practices, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, Nigeria can chart a path towards resilience and…
44-year-old Faye Becomes Senegal’s Youngest President
Senegal’s youngest president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sworn-in on Tuesday after sweeping to a first-round victory on a pledge of radical reform 10 days after he was released from prison. The 44-year-old has never before held an elected office, but…
