President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to provide land for grazing reserves for nomadic Fulani pastoralists to end the years-long violent herders–farmers clashes in the country. Rising conflict between herders and farmers in Nigeria is already six times deadlier than Boko Haram’s insurgency in the North East and banditry in the North West. The violence has claimed over 60,000 lives even as farmers have abandoned their farms because of the daily kidnappings and...
“Why are they not concerned that Chioma could raise such serious allegations against a brand and not able to substantiate her claims? “ —Ebuka Onyekwelu There is a growing trend in Nigeria’s social space where a minority armed with the internet, now wants to dictate what choices people make and how they must respond to any situation. As ridiculous as this may seem, the seriousness and dedication with which some of these Nigerians especially on...
“Is it the best leadership or management practice, to publicly threaten a subordinate with a sack? “ —Ebuka Onyekwelu Last weekend, the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo was on the news again during an inspection of an ongoing road project in Okpoko, along Relief Market at Ogbaru Local Government Area. With him during the inspection was the Transition Chairman of Ogbaru local government, Pascal Aniegbunam, Commissioner for Works, Engr: Ifeanyi Okoma, and many...
..Thanks fans for their support over 10 years Renowned Nigerian musician Kizz Daniel has announced the release of a new EP, titled ‘Thankz A lot. According to the musician, the EP is made up of four tracks, and is a heartfelt expression of appreciation towards his loyal fan base for their unwavering support throughout his illustrious ten-year career. The highly anticipated musical offering, according to the release, is a testament to the artist’s gratitude and...
The Rotary International will present $7 million to the Nigerian Government for disease eradication and prevention. The presentation will be done by the President of Rotary International, Gordon Mclnally, during a three-day working visit to Nigeria from Friday, 15th March 2024 According to a statement by the Coordinator of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Prof Emmanuel Dolapo Lufadeju, and the Co-coordinator, Dr Goddy Nnadi, the visit will enhance the ties between the Federal Government and...
Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu is deeply saddened by the spate of kidnappings in the country that she has called for the death of any apprehended bandit. A wave of kidnapping swept through Nigeria last week with the abduction of more than 270 school children by Fulani radical Islamic terrorists in Kuriga village, Chikun LGA of Kaduna State on Thursday, 7 March. The next day, Mrs Tinubu, during a meeting with the national women leaders...
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, on Saturday assured that engagements and consultations were being made regarding the reopening of the country’s borders. He disclosed this during an interaction session with members of the Kongolam border community in Mai’adua Local Government Area of Katsina State, however said only President Bola Tinubu has the prerogative to reopen borders in the country. “Once consultations are concluded, a decision will be taken on the...
Denmark’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Sune Krogstrup, has met with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Adamawa State, Northeast Nigeria to know their challenges. Ambassador Krogstrup disclosed this when he paid a courtesy call to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in his office at the Government House Yola. He explained that the interface with the IDPs had allowed him to hear their concerns in the area of access to education and healthcare among others. He revealed that...
Special Adviser says contract period has been trimmed from 36 to six months. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, has stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu opted for fiscal incentives in the Oil and Gas sector to attract investments. Verheijen, who stated this yesterday, also noted that President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reduction of oil/gas contract timelines from 36 to six months. She stressed that the government was seeking...
The Kano State High Court has ordered the speaker and members of the Kano State House Assembly to halt their efforts to amend the Kano State Judiciary Funds Management Law 2022, the Kano State Pension and Gratuity Amendment Law, 2023, and the Kano State House of Assembly Service Commission Amendment Law 2021, while the motion is being heard and decided upon. Judge Usman Mallam Na’Abba of the Kano State High Court granted the ex parte...
