Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Gov. Abiodun budgets N703bn for 2024
Giving a breakdown of the budget tagged "The Budget of Sustained Growth and Development," the governor said that it was…
APC names billionaires Indimi, Rabiu, Soname, Jack Rich, others into Standing Committees
The Finance Committee has several billionaires included into it. They are the Chairman and founder of BUA Cement, Abdulsamad Rabiu;…
Peter Obi displaying hypocrisy over demolition of illegal buildings in Lagos – Reno Omokri
Obi had on Thursday condemned the demolition of buildings in Lagos and other parts of the country, saying the government…
COP28: What transpired when Tinubu met King Charles in Dubai (Photos)
Tinubu said he had a productive meeting with His Majesty, King Charles III of England who is also the Head of…
Appeal Court reinstates gag order on Trump in civil fraud trial
Trump is currently undergoing $250 million civil fraud trial in New York.
Demolition: We won’t succumb to propaganda, blackmail, threat – Lagos vows
The demolished buildings in Lekki and other areas were erected on drainage channels. The government said it wants to avert…
Demolition of properties in Lagos, other States in this hardship cruel – Peter Obi
Obi lamented that in some cases, the properties being demolished were the life-time savings and retirement abodes of the aged…
Henry Kissinger, American diplomat, Nobel prize winner, dies at 100
A statement from Kissinger's geopolitical consulting firm, Kissinger Associates Inc., said the diplomat died at his home in Connecticut.
2024 budget: Delta govt. earmarks N150bn for Works sector
According to him, the sum of N150 billion has been earmarked for the Ministry of Works to execute capital projects…
Robbers kill Finance Director in Gov. Abiodun’s Office, cart away millions of Naira
It was learnt that Oyekanmi was shot dead on the flyover bridge by the NNPC Junction along the IBB Boulevard…
Five-star Arsenal crush Lens to reach Champions League knockout stage
Midway into the first half, Gabriel Martinelli wove his way past opponents, and he unleashed a magnificent effort from the…
Wike seeks National Assembly’s approval to spend N61.6bn
Wike said that the supplementary budget was to accommodate additional inflows comprising receipts from Paris Club Refund, Pay As You…
Asake, Burna Boy, Davido, most streamed artistes in 2023 – Spotify
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the most streamed…
Sanwo-Olu seeks collaboration with African leaders in harnessing continent’s investment potential
Sanwo-Olu emphasized that “Africa’s large and youthful population which provides both valuable human capital and huge markets; and expansive natural…
FG, US hold talks on funding mining projects in Nigeria
Pratt said his visit to Alake followed an earlier meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who sought the support of…
INEC presents certificate of return to APC’s Lagos Assembly lawmaker
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on November 17 sacked Labour Party’s Olukayode Doherty and declared APC’s Age-Suleiman winner…
CBN orders banks to issue, accept old, redesigned Naira banknotes
This follows the order of the Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, granting the prayer of the Minister of Justice…
Tinubu flies out to Dubai for Climate Change Summit
The president left Abuja shortly after presenting the 2024 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly.
Nwabueze: Anyaoku, Iwuanyanwu head National Burial Committee
The family also named Senator Ben Ndi Obi Vice-Chairperson, and Ambassador Okey Emuchay, Secretary of the Ohanaeze, and Mr. Olawale…
Tope Alabi, Akin Adebayo, others set to perform at CCC Harvest
The Thanksgiving, with the theme, "Jehovah Jireh," according to the Church's Shepherd, Venerable Superior Evangelist Israel Abayomi Oni is a…
Tinubu: Nigeria’s economy to grow by 3.76% in 2024 (Full budget speech)
Tinubu, who presented the 2024 budget to the joint National Assembly in Abuja, added that inflation is expected to moderate…
Lagos charges LGs not to allow touts, unauthorized persons establish illegal markets
Tajudeen charged the Heads of Sanitation Departments in LGAs and LCDAs in Lagos West Senatorial District to renew their partnership…
Hamas releases 10 more Israeli hostages, two foreign nationals
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had said "based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 12 hostages -…
Fiducia becomes partner of Factors Chain International
Chief Executive Officer, Fiducia, Imohimi Aig-Imoukhuede, announced the onboarding of Fiducia into the global body in a statement, and described…
Lagos shuts RCCG, seven hotels over noise pollution (Photos)
The establishments sealed are Infinity Westabul Hotel & Suites, De-Orange Place Lounge & Event, Hollysee Hotel & Suites, B &…
Kelani wins Ikeja Golf Club Championship
Kelani hit an impressive 148 gross over two days to top the chart and write his name in the Club’s…
Dapo Abiodun to present 2024 budget to Ogun Assembly Thursday
The Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo, who read the Governor's letter dated 27th November, 2023 at the plenary, noted that the event…
Breaking: All 41 trapped construction workers rescued alive after 17 days in India
India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in a tweet on X said the success of the rescue operation of "our labour…
Sanwo-Olu: We’ll deploy technology for sustainable local challenges
Sanwo-Olu said his administration understands clearly that the key role of government in the emerging global ecosystem is to facilitate…
Tinubu writes senate, seeks permission to borrow $8.7bn, €100 million
Tinubu stated that the project cuts across all sectors, with specific emphasis on infrastructure, agriculture, health, water supply, roads, security,…