APC, PDP govs disagree over oil revenue sharing

The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has revealed that state governments have yet to benefit from the improved revenue generated by the oil sector, as the remittances are not being properly credited to the Federation Account. The governor, who also serves as the Chairman of the People Democratic Party Governors forum, urged the Federal […]

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Obi’s consumption-to-production mantra lacks policy document — Okupe

Former Director-General of the Labour Party presidential campaign, Dr Doyin Okupe, has stated that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, lacked a policy document to support his campaign mantra of moving Nigeria “from consumption to production.” Okupe made the remarks on Tuesday while assessing the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He argued that […]

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Rivers LGAs arson: ‘Nigerians deserve to know the truth’ – HURIWA to Fubara’s panel

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Rivers State Government for the efforts of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigating the series of arson attacks on Local Government Area (LGA) Secretariats. This comes as the Commission nears the conclusion of its investigation. The group noted that the attacks, which occurred shortly […]

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Police arrest suspected cultists, gunrunner, armed robbers in Benue

The Benue State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to clamping down on criminal activities across the state, following the recent arrest of suspected cultists, a gunrunner, and armed robbers. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday regarding the upsurge of cult activities and other crimes in Northbank, Makurdi, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Police Command, […]

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Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in fraud case

US rapper, NBA YoungBoy has pleaded guilty to charges of drug fraud brought against him. NBA YoungBoy on Monday admitted to two counts of third degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third degree felony forgery, and six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct during his appearance in a courtroom in Logan, Utah. The rapper […]

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Wike approves N70,000 minimum wage for FCT workers

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate payment of N70,000, the new minimum wage for all administration staff. This was contained in a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, Anthony Odeh, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. Recall […]

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Excitement as United join Osimhen chase

Manchester United’s reported interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has sparked excitement among fans, with the Red Devils considering a potential swap deal involving Joshua Zirkzee. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has been in scintillating form, netting eight goals and providing four assists in nine appearances for the Turkish giants in the […]

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Ohanaeze youths slam Obasanjo over comments against INEC boss

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his comments on Nigeria’s recent elections. The group also expressed disapproval of the ex-president’s remarks targeting the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. It was recalled that during the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum held at Yale University […]

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