The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger plan to proceed with the establishment of a confederation, the Malian foreign ministry said on Thursday. The three countries recently announced that they would withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). They have now moved to deepen ties via an alliance that threatensContinue reading "Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Military Regimes Confirm Plan To Form New Confederation"
Nigerian Bakers Association Holds Nationwide Protest Over Rising Costs Of Materials, Hardship
Nigerian bakers under the umbrella of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN), have staged a nationwide peaceful protest over the rising cost of production, inflation and hardship in the country. The protest was sequel to a letter addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on FebruaryContinue reading "Nigerian Bakers Association Holds Nationwide Protest Over Rising Costs Of Materials, Hardship"
House Of Reps Members Seek Amendment To Transition Nigeria From Presidential To Parliamentary System
Members of the House of Representatives numbering about 60 are reportedly seeking amendments to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transition the country from presidential system to the parliamentary system of government. The lawmakers led by a House member representing Lagos State under the platform of the ruling All Progressives CongressContinue reading "House Of Reps Members Seek Amendment To Transition Nigeria From Presidential To Parliamentary System"
Nigerian Lawmakers Oppose Bill To Increase Education Qualifications Of President, Governors, National Assembly Members
Nigerian lawmakers on Tuesday rejected a bill seeking to amend the constitution to increase the education qualifications required to contest for the office of the president, governors and legislative offices to a university degree. The bill sponsored by Deputy Chief Whip and member representing Remo Federal Constituency of Lagos, Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, popularly known asContinue reading "Nigerian Lawmakers Oppose Bill To Increase Education Qualifications Of President, Governors, National Assembly Members"
$6.2Million Fraud: Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha Testifies In Emefiele’s Trial, Says Buhari’s Signature Forged To Withdraw Funds From Central Bank
The immediate former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha on Tuesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that neither he nor former President Muhammadu Buhari approved the disbursement of $6,230,000 to international election observers. At the resumed trial of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele atContinue reading "$6.2Million Fraud: Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha Testifies In Emefiele’s Trial, Says Buhari’s Signature Forged To Withdraw Funds From Central Bank"
It’ll Be Difficult For Tinubu Government To Pay N100,000 Minimum Wage Because 26 State Governors Can’t Pay Current N33,000 — Presidency
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has claimed that it would be difficult for the Nigerian government to peg the new proposed minimum wage at N100,000. Onanuga, who stated this on Monday night during an Arise TV interview monitored by SaharaReporters, stated that the country's current financial strength indicated thatContinue reading "It’ll Be Difficult For Tinubu Government To Pay N100,000 Minimum Wage Because 26 State Governors Can’t Pay Current N33,000 — Presidency"
Tell Your Husband Nigerians Are Hungry, Starving – Emir Of Kano Urges Tinubu’s Wife, Oluremi
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has urged President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Oluremi, to convey the message of the people about hunger and starvation in the country to her husband. The Emir made the call when Oluremi paid him a courtesy visit at his palace on Monday. The president’s wife visited Kano toContinue reading "Tell Your Husband Nigerians Are Hungry, Starving – Emir Of Kano Urges Tinubu’s Wife, Oluremi"
Drug Supplier For Terrorists In Borno Arrested By Nigeria’s Narcotic Agency
Twenty-four suspected drug traffickers and dealers including a 42-year-old man who was taking thousands of concealed opioid pills to an insurgents’ enclave in the Banki area of Borno State have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The operations led to the seizure of over 7,609 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs inContinue reading "Drug Supplier For Terrorists In Borno Arrested By Nigeria’s Narcotic Agency"
SERAP Sues Akpabio, Abbas Over ‘Failure To Clarify Details Of N344.85Billion Nigeria National Assembly Budget’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the leadership of the National Assembly over unexplained details of N344.85 billion in their budget. Joined as defendants in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/178/2024 and filed last Friday are Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas. Mr Akpabio and MrContinue reading "SERAP Sues Akpabio, Abbas Over ‘Failure To Clarify Details Of N344.85Billion Nigeria National Assembly Budget’"
Cote d’Ivoire Beats Nigeria To Win 3rd Africa Cup Of Nations Title
Cote d’Ivoire’s Elephants beat Nigeria on Sunday in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to win the country’s third title. Cote d’Ivoire clinched the trophy after coming from behind to defeat the Super Eagles. The last time Nigeria won the cup was in 2013 while Cote d’Ivoire won AFCON titles in 1992 andContinue reading "Cote d’Ivoire Beats Nigeria To Win 3rd Africa Cup Of Nations Title"
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