By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Budget deficit spurs urgent action Budget Deficit Spurs Urgent Action: Nigeria’s federal budget stands at just $20 billion, a stark contrast to the budgets of other populous nations like Indonesia and Brazil, according to the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu. Speaking at the launch of ActionAid Nigeria’s Country […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Condemnation of NLC raid sparks outrage Condemnation of NLC Raid Sparks Outrage: The Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, has vehemently condemned the recent invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja. In a statement released on Thursday, Sanusi characterized the raid as a “calculated” move aimed at intimidating […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Lawmakers call for Maritime Law overhaul The House of Representatives has highlighted the urgent need to amend the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act of 2007 to enhance shipping operations in the country. This was announced in Abuja on Friday during the presentation of a book titled, “Nigeria’s Shipping Policy […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Sanwo-Olu mourns Ifeanyi Ubah’s passing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has described the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as shocking and a great loss to Nigeria, Anambra, and Lagos, where the late senator had established most of his businesses. This was expressed in a statement on Saturday by the Special […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Traditional rulers urge dialogue amid protests Traditional rulers in Nigeria have called on the organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests to engage in meaningful dialogue with the Federal Government. Warning against the protests being hijacked by harmful elements, the Ooni of Ife, emphasized the need for a constructive approach. “People that are […]
HEFAMAA certifies Bioclinix: A new era for Medical Diagnostics in Badagry Lagos, Nigeria – A major milestone has been achieved in Lagos State’s healthcare sector as the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has officially certified Bioclinix Medical Diagnostics Centre. Situated in Mowo, Badagry, this advanced facility is set to transform diagnostic services in […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Crypto Hamsters Go viral and launched on Coinmarket cap Hamster Kombat, a popular tap-to-earn game on Telegram, has been making waves in both the gaming and crypto worlds. The game, which lets players manage a virtual crypto exchange as a hamster CEO, claims to have amassed over 250 million players in just […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Police arrest Anambra young billionaire, B-LORD, over alleged sponsorship of terrorism Popular Anambra billionaire, Linus Williams Ifejika, widely known as B-LORD, was arrested by Nigeria Police Force operatives in Abuja on July 16. B-LORD, the Managing Director of BLord Group, BLord Real Estate Ltd., BLord Jetpaye Ltd., and Billpoint Technology, faces allegations […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Edo Pastor and accomplices arrested for brutalising Nonagenarian The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a pastor known as ‘Sharp Sharp’ and two others for the brutalization of a 90-year-old woman, Adishetu Atairu, along with the community Chief Imam and six others in Ofukpo-Ekperi, Estako Central Local Government Area. The incident, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi El-Rufai’s suit in fraud case faces dismissal request A Federal High Court in Kaduna State has reserved judgment on the case filed by former governor Nasir El-Rufai, who seeks to nullify the report of an ad-hoc committee of the state assembly that indicted his administration in an alleged N423bn fraud. El-Rufai […]