In an extraordinary twist of political drama, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has issued a blistering satirical letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, mocking what she described as a culture of entitlement and compliance within Nigeria’s legislative leadership. Framed as an “apology,” the letter dripped with sarcasm as Akpoti-Uduaghan “regretted” her...
Charges them to be focused, prudent Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday inaugurated five new cabinet members, charging them to key into the rebuilding efforts of the administration. The newly inaugurated cabinet members are: Abdulmaliq Bashir Mopelola Risikatullah (Women Affairs); George Olabode Towoju (Communications); Ibrahim Akaje (Housing and Urban...
The European Commission said on Thursday it had allocated €80,000 (about N32m) to assist Nigeria to fight Lassa fever and cater to the families affected by the outbreak. The EU said the funds would go towards “supporting the Nigerian Red Cross in promoting hygiene practices and disease transmission control” as...
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned Nigeria's first large-scale rapid diagnostic test (IVD) production facility and the second of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company, CODIX BIO Limited, an In-vitro Diagnostic (IVD) factory, is located along the Sagamu expressway, with a scope of production that concentrates...
Real Madrid and Barcelona both represent the biggest footballing rivalry in Spain, and compete in almost every aspect both on and off the pitch. Despite this fierce rivalry, there's a respect between the two clubs, and between their respective presidents Florentino Perez and Joan Laporta. Both are aware that any decisions...
Ahead of the planned composition of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) in preparation for the much expected local government election, Governor Yahaya Bello, may be set to forward a new list of nominees to replace the earlier ones sent to the state assembly for confirmation. Bello had earlier...
Nigeria's shea value will generate $300m annually in short term, says VP Shettima President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nut to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. The ban, which is with immediate effect,...
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution to review the country's Cocoa production policy. This is to be achieved through a review of existing laws to help reposition Nigeria as the largest producer of Cocoa in Africa. The House, which was presided over by the Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila,...
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday signed into law the state’s Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps Establishment Bill, saying the bill signified the declaration of war on criminals in the state. Presenting the bill to the governor at the event held inside the Executive Council Lounge, Government Secretariat,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the Minister of State, her third portfolio in the administration. President Tinubu has today conveyed the nomination of...