His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the decision followed consultations with the Council of State and public feedback. The President ordered a review of an earlier list of beneficiaries, removing those convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and illegal possession of firearms. Some other convicts […]
Amadu explained that FIFA only gives development grants to member nations, which can be used for projects like mini-stadiums, training programs, or grassroots football, not for constructing large standard stadiums. His remarks followed backlash after FIFA shared a photo of the Kebbi Stadium under its Forward Programme. Many Nigerians questioned how the $1.2 million allocated […]
The comedian disclosed this on his YouTube Channel, reflecting on what he initially believed was a strategic career move that quickly spiralled into a period of deep uncertainty and regret, caused by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The comedian also illustrated his sense of disorientation by referencing the lyrics of Sunny Ade’s classic song […]
Sources said the official was arrested for allegedly transferring a large sum of money to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, suspected to be one of the financiers of the plan. Investigators believe the money was meant to fund the coup attempt. Sylva’s Abuja home was reportedly searched by security operatives, who […]
In a statement issued by the commission, Kwarra expressed gratitude to his colleagues and subordinates for their cooperation throughout his time in office. Dattijo will serve as acting Chairman pending the swearing-in of Aminu Yusuf by President Bola Tinubu. The handover ceremony which took place at the NPC Headquarters in Abuja, was attended by Federal […]
Speaking to journalists at Freedom Park in Lagos, Soyinka said he was shocked by the decision and unaware of any reason for it. “I have no visa; I’m obviously banned from the United States. If anyone wants to see me, they know where to find me,” he said. According to Soyinka, the U.S. Consulate informed […]
In a statement released by the Lagos Operations Office of NEMA via X, the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, aboard an ASKY Airlines flight with registration number CAS-AC. “The breakdown of the returnees includes 105 adults (63 males and 42 females), 45 children (25 males and 20 females), […]
The party’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement, the accused President Bola Tinubu administration of being dishonest in its claim of increased local food production and a decline in the cost of food items. The ADC said it is deeply concerned by the “Federal Government’s misleading narrative around the so-called drop in food prices. “Contrary […]
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, made this known in Abuja while speaking during a press conference ahead of the 2025 National Youth Day. Olawande, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Muhammed Abdullahi, said the youth day will bring together youths across Nigeria. He said, “It is a timely reminder that the […]
A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Olushola Ayanlade disclosed that the case, which originated from the Ore division, had been transferred to the Command’s Gender-Based Violence Unit for thorough investigation. The discovery followed a report made by a 17-year-old girl, identified as Vivian Peter from Akwa Ibom State, who told […]