March 7, 2024

The Nigeria Women Annual: 100 Leading Women has once again highlighted the outstanding contributions of women to the development of Nigeria and the world. Among the distinguished women recognized in this prestigious biographical compendium are Khadijah Abdullahi Iya, Oluremi Tinubu, Nana Shettima, and Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. Their remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to social transformation…

March 5, 2024

On December 12, 2023, a letter signed by Ginger Onwusibe, The committee Chairman, requested the appearance of Binance executives before the committee. However, they refused to appear due to the arrest of two colleagues upon their arrival in Nigeria. Instead of the management team appearing before the House committee as required by law, a team…

March 4, 2024

The former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, emphasizing the need for President Tinubu to implement true federalism, echoed his past gubernatorial stance. Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, criticized the proposed restructuring of federal agencies by the Tinubu administration, stating that simply reducing the number of agencies may not solve Nigeria’s challenges….

February 29, 2024

The battle between regulatory authorities and medicine dealers in Kano reached a new height as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) disclosed the sealing of 1,370 wholesale medicine outlets in the state. This move comes as part of efforts to relocate pharmaceutical businesses from open drug markets to Coordinated Wholesale…

February 28, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Yemi Cardoso, faces mounting pressure as he is summoned to appear before the committee on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The summon, issued by Committee Chairman Rep. Bamidele Salam, demands Cardoso’s presence to address concerns over revenue leakages via the REMITA platform and non-compliance with standard procedures. The absence…

February 27, 2024

Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), spearheaded a massive demonstration today as thousands gathered at the National Assembly to voice their grievances regarding the soaring cost of living in the country. Chanting “hunger dey,” a phrase in pidgin English that translates to “there is hunger,” the protesters congregated at the entrance…

February 27, 2024

A kidnappers’ den situated atop Gongomaliki Mountain was stunned by hunters and vigilantes on Saturday, as they embarked on a daring rescue mission. Forty hostages, hailing from Dilla, Lanko, and Gampu communities in Yorro LGA, as well as Dekko and Kotsensi communities of Monkin B ward in Zing LGA, were successfully liberated in a joint…

February 27, 2024

In a recent development at the Federal High Court in Lagos, telecom operators are now prohibited from deactivating or barring any line or SIM card not linked to the National Identification Number (NIN). Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, the presiding judge, issued the restraining order on February 22, 2024, in response to an application filed by rights…