During a heavy downpour, a three-story building collapsed at Ita Faaji Market in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State, as confirmed by Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The collapse occurred around 10:15 am on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Upon arrival at the scene, LASEMA conducted…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment as the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government to advancing judicial reforms with determined support, emphasizing that integrous and accountable judicial systems will strengthen democracy across West Africa The President made these remarks at a meeting with a delegation from the ECOWAS Judicial…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration remains steadfast in implementing necessary economic reforms to facilitate business growth and create investment opportunities that support Nigeria’s growing population. Receiving a delegation from the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) led by Florizelle Liser, CCA’s President and Chief Executive Officer, in Abuja, on Thursday, President Tinubu reiterated his unwavering…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to serve in agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy: NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NCC) (1) Abraham Oshadami — Executive Commissioner, Technical Services (2) Rimini Makama — Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management (3) Opeyemi Dele-Ajayi — President/CEO, Digital Bridge Institute NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), pending their confirmation by the Nigerian Senate: (1) Gbenga Alade — Managing Director/CEO (2) Aminu Ismail — Executive Director (3) Adeshola Lamidi — Executive Director (4) Lucky Adaghe — Executive Director The President expects unflagging…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has expressed that she is currently too preoccupied to entertain the idea of pursuing a potential second term leading the global organization. Iweala emphasized her current focus on addressing pressing matters within the Geneva-based trade body before considering any future candidacy. “At this moment,…
A disturbing incident has been reported in Kaduna state, where a woman allegedly poured hot water on her co-wife. According to reports, the incident occurred in the state’s capital, Kaduna, involving two women in a polygamous marriage. It is said that during a heated argument between the two co-wives, one of them resorted to extreme…
The Nigerian military has issued a stern warning to individuals advocating for a coup amid the country’s deepening economic crisis. With concerns rising over the worsening economic conditions, some voices within Nigeria have hinted at the possibility of a military intervention if urgent measures are not taken. Responding to these assertions, General Christopher Musa, the…
Grains are reportedly still awaiting distribution to Nigerians, even two weeks after President Bola Tinubu issued a directive to the Ministry of Agriculture. Following President Tinubu’s directive two weeks ago, instructing the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to release 42,000 metric tons of maize, millet, and other commodities from the national strategic reserve to…
Senator Ali Ndume asserted that the depreciation of the naira against the dollar is not causing losses to the federal government; rather, it is yielding increased revenue to finance the 2024 budget. Speaking on Channels TV, Ndume emphasized that the budget presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in November 2023 is predominantly dependent on dollar-denominated…
