Senator Tony Nwoye, representing Anambra North in the National Assembly, clarified that he did not receive an allocation of N500 million for intervention projects in his constituency, contrary to claims made during a Senate session. Nwoye, a member of the Labour Party (LP), emphasized that he was only allocated N250 million for constituency projects, refuting…
Anxiety grips the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a Federal High Court in Abuja is set to begin proceedings today on a suit filed by Dennis Idahosa, who claims to be the APC’s governorship candidate. Idahosa is challenging any other candidate except himself to be accepted by the Independent National…
The Nollywood industry has again been thrown into mourning, following the death of one of its veteran, Jonathan Ihonde. It was gathered that the dramatist and creator of the TV series, Hotel de Jordan, died on Tuesday, at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). News of his death was circulated on various WhatsApp platforms…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared wanted the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Emmanuel Wisdom Okoh and Chief Operating Officer and board member, Angel Odumodu of Vetifly Global Inc. The anti-graft agency in a public notice on Wednesday, displaying the photographs of the wanted persons, said, “The public is hereby notified that the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court to dismiss former Anambra State governor Willie Obiano’s application to quash a nine-count money laundering charge against him. According to the EFCC, it has amassed sufficient evidence to ensure the conviction of the former governor, as stated by the anti-graft agency. In…
Niger State Governor, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has given approval for the disbursement of a wage award of N20,000 to all civil servants within the state. This decision comes in response to President Bola Tinubu’s plea to state governments to implement the payment of wage awards aimed at mitigating the economic hardships faced by citizens. …
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe of Abia South Senatorial District has addressed the recent claims regarding the allocation of Zonal Intervention Project funds, clarifying the disparities in distribution. During a Senate session, Senator Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North alleged that certain ranking senators received N500 million while he received nothing, raising concerns about budget padding. Jarigbe’s…
The abduction of over 200 students in Kaduna state was a focal point of discussion during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. President Bola Tinubu therefore issued a firm directive to security personnel, instructing them not to negotiate or pay any ransom to the abductors during the rescue operation. Minister of Information and National…
A prolonged power outage by the power holding company of Nigeria aka NEPA disrupted proceedings at the National Assembly on Wednesday, causing inconvenience to lawmakers and staff. Lawmakers and staff were observed using papers and other materials to fan themselves in an attempt to alleviate the heat engulfing the complex following the blackout. No official…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with Niger Republic in compliance of the directive by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He said the presidential directive is…
