Kogi Govt Calls On FG For Help, As Flood Ravages State

The Kogi State Government has called on the Federal Government and international donor agencies to come to the aid of the state as flood sacks over 200 communities. The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo while addressing newsmen at Kotonkarfe, Kogi Local Government on Monday noted that a major “humanitarian crisis is brewing in the state as close to two million people are currently homeless”. He said the “National Emergency Management Agency...

“Times Are Difficult, Eat Free Food When You Can,” Akpabio Tells Nigerians

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has advised Nigerians to seize every opportunity to eat free food as they grapple with the country’s rising economic challenges. Akpabio made the statement during a plenary session, where he said, “Times are difficult, and wherever you see free food, please endeavour to avail yourself,” according to a video that went viral on Sunday. The remark, made in a jovial tone, drew laughter from other senators despite the...

Battling the Storm: How Ordinary Citizens of Anambra Are Coping with Economic Hardship

As the economic challenges in Nigeria deepen, the people of Anambra State, like many others across the country, are feeling the weight of skyrocketing prices, job losses, and a strained economy. The ripple effect of inflation, increased fuel prices, and a depreciating naira is forcing ordinary citizens to make hard choices in their day-to-day lives. From small-scale traders in Onitsha to farmers in rural communities, the struggle to meet basic needs is reshaping daily existence...

Nigerian Air Force To Take Delivery Of Three M-346 Fighter Ground Attack

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) experts, led by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, along with officials from the Ministries of Defence and Finance have reached the agreement to acquire 34 additional aircraft from Messrs Leonardo from Italy. The agreement was reached during a Programme Management Review Meeting in Italy with Messrs Leonardo s.p.a. NAF spokesman, Air Cdre Olusola Akinboyewa in a statement said the meeting aimed to finalize arrangements...

The Devil is on Ballot – Why Donald Trump is Bad for America

“The last time the Devil visited America was in 2020 in the form of COVID. He wrecked all activities and took away millions of lives. Almost four years later, the Devil is back as a candidate for the November Ballot. This time as Trump” —Anthony Ogbo The most dangerous bee is that which perches on your scrotum. Punch it and smash your manhood; leave it and you are stung to death. To democracy, Donald Trump...

Nigeria Not Snubbed During UN Human Rights Council Polls, Presidency Says

The presidency has condemned those  who alleged that Nigeria lost out in the recent United Nations Human Rights Council Elections. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday in a press statement explained the controversies surrounding the recent elections.  He said on October 9, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly elected 18 members to the Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. Explaining further he said the members elected to...

US Charges Air Peace Boss Onyema with Money Laundering and Document Fraud

…Air Peace Confident in Onyema’s Exoneration Allen Onyema, the Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, Nigeria’s major airline, and Ejiroghene Eghagha, the airline’s Chief Administration and Finance Officer, are facing charges in the United States for alleged money laundering and obstruction of justice. The charges stem from a federal investigation launched in 2019. US authorities accuse Onyema of moving over $20 million from Nigeria to US bank accounts through a scheme involving “false documents” used...

Minimum wage: Special Adviser On Salaries, Pensions Suspended

The Special Adviser on Salary and Pensions to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State Alhaji Bashir Ado has been suspended over an alleged premature statement on the N70,000 minimum wage. The suspension was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim, in Dutse. The statement said the government viewed with serious concern a statement circulating in various sections of the media alleging that the governor has approved...

Why Governor Soludo might Struggle with his Re-election next year

“Most Anambra stakeholders who supported Soludo in 2021 are no longer cordial with him” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Anambra State politicians and indeed, all interested parties in the 2025 Anambra State gubernatorial election are now advancing their schemes, almost one year to the election. The incumbent governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has recently concluded the local government election in which his own lineup of the All Progressives Grand Alliance – APGA- were all declared the winners. Thankfully, both...

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerian Youths To Work Hard

Wife of Nigeria President, Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to be hard-working, as the Tinubu-led administration is working hard to provide sustainable solutions to the current challenges facing the country. Mrs Tinubu made the remark during a courtesy visit to the palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Thursday, said “There is no food for lazy man.” The first lady explained that Nigerians should also work hard to...

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com