FG Launches Citizens’ Delivery Tracker App to Track Ministers’ Performance

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Launches Citizens’ Delivery Tracker App to Track Ministers’ Performance

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 10, 2024

The Nigerian government launched the Citizens’ Delivery Tracker App, which aims to increase transparency and citizen engagement, on Monday. The app enables Nigerian citizens to monitor government ministries’ projects and policies, empowering them to hold the government accountable. Hadiza Bala Usman, President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on policy and coordination, unveiled the app in Abuja on Monday. She emphasised the app’s significance in creating a “strong feedback loop between citizens and government.” The Citizens’ Delivery...

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Super Falcons Conquer Bayana Bayana, Secure Spot in Paris 2024

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Falcons Conquer Bayana Bayana, Secure Spot in Paris 2024

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 10, 2024

The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, after a 16-year hiatus The team secured their spot after a tense second-leg match against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. The first leg in Abuja ended in a goalless draw, but the Nigerian team held their nerve in the second leg in Pretoria on Tuesday night, which also ended in a 0-0 stalemate. However, the Super Falcons secured victory thanks to...

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Benue in Mourning as Government Holds Mass Burial for 17 Herdsmen Attack Victims

NewsNigeriaBenue in Mourning as Government Holds Mass Burial for 17 Herdsmen Attack Victims

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 10, 2024

Grief and anger hung heavy in the air of Mbakyor in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday as the state government conducted a mass burial for 17 victims of a recent attack by armed Fulani herdsmen. The attack, which occurred on the night of 6th March, reportedly left 19 people dead, including a retired army officer and a young boy. Due to the gruesome nature of the killings, two of the...

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Kidnap Kingpin Wadume Greeted with Cheers After Release from Prison

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKidnap Kingpin Wadume Greeted with Cheers After Release from Prison

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 9, 2024

Hamisu Bala, also known as “Wadume,” a notorious figure convicted of kidnapping, was released from prison last Friday. Upon returning to his hometown in Ibbi, Taraba State, on Sunday, he received a heroic welcome. Locals, including youths and women, cheered Wadume’s arrival. He was reportedly paraded through the town before visiting the palace of the Chief of Ibbi, Saliha Danbawuro, to express gratitude. Wadume’s arrest in 2019 by a police tactical team was a high-profile...

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EFCC Recovers N30 Billion in Betta Edu’s Case

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPoliticsEFCC Recovers N30 Billion in Betta Edu’s Case

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 9, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is making headway in its probe of suspended Minister Betta Edu. They have recovered N30 billion in connection to the case and are investigating over 50 bank accounts. This follows the January suspension of Edu and a former National Social Investment Programme Authority (NSIPA) official Halima Shehu over accusations of financial impropriety in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, addressed the progress in the...

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14-Day Ultimatum Issued to Government Over FirstNews Editor’s Arrest

NewsNigeria14-Day Ultimatum Issued to Government Over FirstNews Editor’s Arrest

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 9, 2024

Nigeria’s media landscape is in turmoil following the arrest of a prominent editor, Segun Olatunji from independent news outlet FirstNews. Olatunji was abducted from his Lagos residence on 15th March by unidentified armed men who identified themselves as officers of the Nigerian Army. He was flown from Lagos to Abuja in a blindfold and cuffs to be grilled on certain stories published by the online media as its editor. He was freed after two weeks....

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CBN Shakes Up Loan Market with Foreign Currency Collateral Ban

BusinessNewsNigeriaCBN Shakes Up Loan Market with Foreign Currency Collateral Ban

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 9, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has announced a new regulation prohibiting banks from accepting foreign currency as collateral for loans denominated in naira. The move, outlined in a circular issued on 8 April 2024, aims to strengthen the country’s financial system and promote stability in the naira. According to the CBN’s Acting Director of the Banking Supervision Department, Adetona Adedeji, the bank observed a “prevailing situation” where borrowers were using foreign currency, most likely...

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Pelumi Nubi Completes Epic Solo Drive from London to Lagos

NewsNigeriaPelumi Nubi Completes Epic Solo Drive from London to Lagos

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 8, 2024

Pelumi Nubi, a content creator of Nigerian–British descent, completed a 68-day solo road trip from London to Lagos on Sunday, 7th April. Nicknamed “Wheel of Wonder,” her journey covered 17 countries and captured the world’s attention. Nubi, driving a Peugeot 107 named “Lumi,” shared her adventure on social media, showcasing the African continent as a viable tourist destination. She also documented her occasional car trouble experiences on social media, which garnered her a dedicated following....

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Nigerians Gear Up for Eid el-Fitr as Public Holidays Announced

NewsNigeriaReligionNigerians Gear Up for Eid el-Fitr as Public Holidays Announced

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 8, 2024

In celebration of Eid el-Fitr, the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, 9th April, and Wednesday, 10th April 2024, as public holidays. This announcement comes after the sighting of the crescent moon, signifying the end of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan. He also urged Nigerians to embrace the spirit of unity and continue to practice the virtues...

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Bobrisky Pleads Guilty to Naira Abuse Charge, Awaits Sentencing

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBobrisky Pleads Guilty to Naira Abuse Charge, Awaits Sentencing

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 6, 2024

Popular Nigerian social media personality Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, pleaded guilty on Friday to a four-count charge of naira abuse brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Bobrisky arrived at the Federal High Court in Lagos facing six charges, but the prosecution dropped the last two related to alleged money laundering after discussions with the defence. The remaining charges centred on videos posted by Bobrisky on social media that...

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