BudgIT asks FG to discontinue ‘indiscriminate’ borrowing
BudgIT, a civic-tech organisation, has expressed concerns over the poor fiscal performance of the federal government’s 2022 budget and the growing subsidy payments. BudgIT said this in a statement on Monday signed by Iyanu Fatoba, assistant head, media and communications. The organisation said the fortunes of Nigeria have worsened in the last eight […]
‘He has run out of ideas’ — CSO demands Monguno’s resignation as NSA
A group known as Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has called for the resignation of Babagana Monguno, national security adviser (NSA), over the insecurity in the country. Mohammed Danlami, spokesman of the group, in a statement on Monday said the NSA has run out of ideas in tackling the security challenges in the country, […]
‘Everyone, even government, benefits from insecurity’ — bandit kingpin speaks in BBC documentary
Abu Sanni, a self-confessed bandit kingpin, says insecurity has become a business everyone benefits from. Sanni — who says he helped mastermind the abduction of students of Government Girls Secondary School Jangebe, Zamfara — was interviewed by BBC Africa Eye in a forest in Zamfara. The 50-minute documentary titled ‘The Bandit warlords […]
Nigeria’s Amusan breaks world record, wins 100m hurdles gold
Tobi Amusan, the Nigerian sprinter, has set a new world record in the women’s 100 meters hurdles as she dipped 12.12 seconds en route to winning the gold medal at the World Athletic Championship. The 25-year-old became the first Nigerian to win a gold medal at the world championship with a spirited display […]
Amaechi: Delegates who sold votes at APC presidential primary are regretting
Rotimi Amaechi, a former minister of transportation, says delegates who sold their votes at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary are regretting their actions. Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers state, polled 316 votes and was second in the exercise. Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos, clinched the ticket after […]
Fashola: Right-thinking Nigerians will vote for APC in 2023 — we have served efficiently
Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, says right-thinking Nigerians will vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election. Fashola said this when he featured on Sunday Politics, a Channels TV programme. The minister was asked about Nigerians’ perception of the APC and if the party will be […]
FG: Lagos-Ibadan road, Second Niger Bridge to be ready by December
Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, says the Lagos-Ibadan expressway and the Second Niger Bridge will be completed by Decemeber 2022. Fashola said this on Sunday in an interview on Channels Television. He also said the roads will be tolled, noting that the completion date for the Lagos-Ibadan expressway was subject […]
I didn’t ask for title, says suspected bandit honoured with chieftaincy in Zamfara
Ado Aleru, a suspected bandit recently turbaned as Sarkin Fulani in Zamfara, says he did not ask for the title. Aleru said this in an interview published by DW Hausa on Sunday. On July 16, Aleru was turbaned as the Sarkin Fulani by Aliyu Marafa, Emir of Yandoto, in Tsafe LGA of […]
‘Security forces unrelenting’ — presidency reacts to flogging of abducted passengers
The presidency says security operatives remain committed to ensuring the safe rescue of train passengers abducted in March. Several passengers were killed, while others were kidnapped after gunmen attacked a Kaduna-bound train on March 28. Some of the abducted passengers have been freed, while dozens of others are still in captivity. […]
PHOTO: Osinbajo at Duchess Hospital after surgery
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has shared a photograph of himself at the Duchess International Hospital, following his recent surgery. On July 16, a surgical procedure was carried out on the vice-president, following “recurrent pain” in his leg. In a message posted on his social media handles on Sunday, Osinbajo thanked the medical personnel […]