Africa’s richest billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has lamented difficulties faced by African investors travelling on the continent claiming he needs 35 different visas on his Nigerian passport. Dangote disclosed this recently at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. “I still complained to President Kagame. I told him that as an investor, I have…
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, emphasized the critical importance of fair compensation for judges during a hearing convened by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters. Represented by Chief Judge Kashim Zannah of Borno, Ariwoola underscored that neglecting judges’ pay ultimately impacts Nigerians. He likened the current state of judges’ remuneration…
Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) apprehended approximately 127 individuals on Monday, May 20, for failing to utilize pedestrian bridges across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the operation’s success, stating that government officials conducted a sting operation resulting in the arrests. Among those arrested were 26 suspects causing…
The Army has rescued 386 individuals, predominantly women and children, from Sambisa forest, a decade after their abduction. Brigadier General Abubakar Haruna, acting GOC 7 Division, disclosed this while addressing reporters on the outskirts of Sambisa forest in Konduga LGA. The operation, named “Operation Desert Sanity III,” aimed to clear the forest of terrorist remnants…
Human rights activists and officers from the Abia State Police Command collaborated to rescue an 11-year-old girl from alleged abuse by her ‘uncle’ in Aba. The Abia State Director of Behind Bars Initiative, Ochiegbu Marvelous, revealed the incident on Saturday, May 18, 2024, stating that the girl worked as a maid for the suspect despite…
Umar Mohammed, a 35-year-old health worker at a private clinic in Minna, Niger State, was fatally stabbed by hoodlums in the Gbeganu area. The incident occurred while he was returning home after attending to a patient, encountering a brawl among hoodlums armed with dangerous weapons. The altercation, which erupted during a wedding reception, has heightened…
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has declared the suspension of the transfer of regulatory authority to state governments. Speaking at the 8th edition of the Africa Energy Market Place (AEMP) conference in Abuja on May 17, Adelabu explained that the decision stemmed from the necessity for state governments and power sector stakeholders to grasp the…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, emphasized his unwavering focus on his ministerial responsibilities amidst the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. During an inspection of projects slated for inauguration in the nation’s capital on May 17, Wike addressed journalists, stating that despite the discord between him and Rivers State Governor Siminalyi Fubara,…
The Nigerian government has urged the European Union (EU) to step up its support in addressing the nation’s security issues. Speaking at the “Road to Schuman Forum on Security and Defence,” organized by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in collaboration with the EU, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru highlighted the global interconnectedness of security…
The Lagos State Government is warning teachers and schools against utilizing the additional one-hour after official closing time for paid extra lessons, threatening strict action against violators. Commissioning a block of classrooms and furniture at the Amuwo-Odofin Junior High School Complex, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, emphasized that the extra hour…
