The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned politicians against linking stampedes that occurred during food distributions in Oyo, Anambra and Abuja to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms. In a statement signed by his media Senior Special Assistant, Rabiu Ibrahim, the Minister said the tragedies underscored the importance of ensuring…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized Nigeria’s proposed 2025 budget, calling it inadequate for addressing the nation’s economic challenges and fostering sustainable growth. In a statement on Sunday, Abubakar described the budget as a continuation of “business-as-usual” fiscal practices that increase Nigeria’s external debt burden. “The 2025 federal budget, amounting to N48 trillion with…
Relatives of Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, have revealed they response they got when they reached out to their richer relative. A woman researcing her family tree was surprised to learn she was related to the world’s richest man. Marshall Robinson and his sister Shane live in a fishing port in Lanchashire. It now…
The palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enita Ogunwusi has expressed sadness over the stampede that occured at a children’s funfair organized by his ex-wife, Queen Naomi Ogunseyi, at Islamic High School, Bashorun in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Wednesday, December 18. In a statement released by the Director, Media and…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the tragic incident at the Children’s Funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State which resulted in the loss of 35 children and left many injured. In a statement released by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State,…
Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday, December 18, rejected two bids to overturn a controversial piece of legislation that severely restricts LGBTQ rights, which lawmakers adopted earlier this year. Lawmakers approved the Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill in February, drawing international condemnation despite receiving widespread public support in the conservative West African country.…
The website of the National Bureau of Statistics NBS has been hacked. The body disclosed thisnon its X handle this evening. See its oost below
The Federal Government has stated that the North West recorded the highest crime incidence in the country with the Southeast having the lowest. The latest data compiled by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is called Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS), and according to a statement by Special Adviser to the President…
The Jigawa State Government has uncovered 6,348 ghost workers following a staff verification exercise conducted across the state. Mr. Sagir Musa, Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports, and Culture, announced this in a statement on Tuesday, December 17, in Dutse.He revealed that the report of the Statewide Staff Audit Biometric Data Capture and Validation Exercise…
The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian citizen wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday, December 16, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting.He noted that the free train…
