Ambassador Favour Obakoro, the suspended Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Morals and Diaspora, has firmly denied allegations circulating on social media that she exploited her office to defraud individuals in a visa procurement scheme. Obakoro, also known as Vida Modelo, labeled the accusations as baseless and unsubstantiated. […]
The Federal Government has firmly denied allegations that Nigeria is collaborating with France to destabilize the Niger Republic. On Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, addressed claims made by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, asserting that Nigeria was working with France against his country. […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ifeanyi Okowa, former Governor of Delta State, over allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion in funds intended for oil-producing areas of Delta State. The funds, derived from the 13% oil derivation allocation from the Federation Account, were allegedly misappropriated between 2015 and […]
President Bola Tinubu has today announced his long awaited cabinet reshuffle sacking five of his ministers. He also re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios and appointed 7 new ministers waiting to be confirmed by the Senate. President Tinubu had in August 2023, appointed 48 ministers three months after his […]
Renowned Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana, has vehemently denied any involvement in alleged bribery or corruption related to the prison arrangements or money laundering charges against popular social media influencer, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky. Falana’s response comes in the wake of a viral video by blogger Martins Otse, which […]
Nigeria Secures $1 Billion Iron Ore to Steel Project The Nigerian government has secured a $1 billion investment for a new iron ore to steel project in Kogi State. This project is a significant step towards promoting local value addition in the solid minerals sector. Key Points: Investment: The project […]
President Bola Tinubu has today met with the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, in Beijing, China. This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, stating that both leaders announced the elevation of Nigeria-China ties to that of a comprehensive strategic […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared all degree certificates issued by certain universities in the Republics of Benin and Togo between 2017 and 2023 as invalid. Employees in both public and private sectors holding these counterfeit degrees will face immediate termination. Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, announced this crackdown […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to oil marketers, threatening to revoke the licenses of those found guilty of hoarding Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This comes in response to the persistent fuel scarcity plaguing Abuja, Niger, Nasarawa, Kaduna, and several other states, […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal alcohol production facility in Lagos Island, seizing goods worth an estimated N200 million. The discovery was made following intelligence reports that led NAFDAC enforcement officers to the Oke-Arin market area, where several packing stores and […]
