As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone C of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has championed a medical outreach and water supply project in Irete, Owerri state. The Unit Head, Comptroller Michael Ugbagu, also reported the interception of various contrabands with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of…
The immediate past Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Gwarzo, says his dismissal by President Bola Tinubu had nothing to do with performance. Speaking with BBC Hausa Service, the former minister said he was surprised by his removal because he wasn’t found guilty of poor performance or wrongdoing. He said, “I was…
Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, one of the recently Appointed Ministers of the Federation and the current Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, has pledged his commitment to helping the All Progressives Congress (APC) reclaim Kano State in the upcoming 2027 elections. During his first visit to Kano after joining the Federal Executive, Ata emphasized…
The Nigerian Government has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting close ties and regional proximity to the Middle East. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu will use the platform to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, underscoring Nigeria’s call for an immediate…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given state governments that are yet to implement the new minimum wage an ultimatum of December 1, 2024, to do so. The NLC contended that Nigerians were being exploited, with citizens enduring heightened suffering and hunger due to government policies which keep pushing many into destitution. In a communique…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced the commencement process for the auction of landed properties and chattels of the failed Heritage bank (In-Liquidation). NDIC in a statement signed by the Director, Communication and Public Affairs Department, Bashir Nuhu on Monday in Abuja said that auction is to ensure timely declaration…
Resent research has showed that Nigeria’s external debt has risen to $42.9 billion as of the end of June 2024. According to the Debt Management Office (DMO), the share of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) constitutes 11 per cent of the loans at $4.89 billion while the Federal Government’s debt stands at…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has yet reported another fresh attack on its 330kV Lokoja –Gwagwalada transmission line one. A statement by TCN’s General Manager on Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the incident which affected transmission towers T306, T307, and T308 along line one, had disrupted bulk power transmission along the route. According to…
By Yushau A. Shuaib Lasisi Olagunju, an esteemed columnist renowned for his incisive and thought-provoking writing, has long captivated readers with his ability to intertwine Yoruba folktales, historical references, and literary insight. His articles often critically examine Nigeria’s political and social landscape uniquely. Yet, even admirers like myself—a friend of over two decades—occasionally find ourselves…
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, backing Nigeria’s Armed Forces (NAF), dealt a decisive blow to ISWAP terrorists by eliminating key operatives and destroying strategic bases in the Southern Tumbuns at Arina. This successful strike, marks a critical gain in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against insurgency, aiming to dismantle ISWAP’s operational strongholds and restore stability…
