Nigeria News Some govt officials should rot in jail – Obasanjo September 20, 2024 Alade Adisa For their past criminal misconduct and misdemeanour, former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that some of the people in government should be behind bars permanently.The former president said…
Nigeria News Unknown men set Enugu Gov’s Petrol Station On Fire September 20, 2024 Alade Adisa A petrol station owned by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has been set ablaze.The incident happened a few hours ago.The fuel station, named Pinnacle Oil, is located along Agbani…
Nigeria News World News Israeli Businessman Arrested over plot to assassinate Netanyahu September 20, 2024 Alade Adisa Israeli Defence Forces have arrested an Israeli businessman after allegedly accepting 5,000 euros from Iran to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli authorities revealed Thursday.According to the officials, Iranian operatives…
Nigeria News Nigeria, others to receive $90bn World Bank electricity fund September 20, 2024 Alade Adisa Global financial institutions, The World Bank, and the African Development Bank have announced that they have put together $90 billion to fund electricity in Nigeria and other African countries.According to…
Nigeria News Nigeria technically bankrupt, must restructure — Obaseki September 20, 2024 Alade Adisa The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said that Nigeria is technically bankrupt and must restructure to meet its financial obligations.The governor, who spoke in an interview with Channels…
Nigeria News Politics Tinubu calls for peace, civility ahead of Edo gubernatorial election September 20, 2024 Friday Omosola Ahead of Saturday’s Edo State Governorship Election, President Bola Tinubu has urged all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and sportsmanlike approach. In a statement made available to newsmen by his…
Nigeria News Nigeria’s foreign reserves up by $2.35bn in 7 months – Finance Minister September 20, 2024 Alade Adisa The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that Nigeria’s foreign reserves recorded a net inflow of $2.35 billion between January and July, 2024.Speaking…
Nigeria News Coca-Cola to invest $1billion in Nigeria – FG September 20, 2024 Friday Omosola The Federal Government (FG) has announced that Coca‑Cola plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria to expand its production lines and overall business operations. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to…
Nigeria News Oct 1: FG admits hardship, plans low-key independence celebrations September 20, 2024 Alade Adisa In the face of current economic realities and the widespread hardship Nigerians are facing, the Federal Government has disclosed that it has no plans for an elaborate celebration of the…
Nigeria News I Didn’t sponsor bandits, Matawalle replies Gov Lawal September 20, 2024 Alade Adisa A few hours after his successor and the governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, accused him of being behind banditry in the state, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr…