‘Obaseki wasn’t aware’ — Edo speaks on DSS officials denying Shaibu access at church
The Edo government says Godwin Obaseki, governor of the state, was not aware that Philip Shaibu, his deputy, was denied access to see him on Sunday. A crisis almost erupted at the New Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin, the state capital, when an operative of the Department of State Services […]
PHOTOS: Tinubu presides over inaugural FEC meeting
President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over the first federal executive council (FEC) meeting of his administration at the State House in Abuja. Tinubu had on August 21, inaugurated 45 ministers who had been screened and confirmed by the senate. The president urged the cabinet members to work hard to revive the […]
Nigeria grinding to a halt under Tinubu, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the country is grinding to a halt under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. Debo Ologunagba, PDP national publicity secretary, in a statement on Monday, said Tinubu’s leadership has created an atmosphere and feeling of absence of governance in the country. “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]
Obi will soon be declared Nigeria’s president, Abure tells Nigerians in US
Julius Abure, national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the party, will be declared president of Nigeria by the tribunal. Abure spoke while addressing some Nigerians in the United States (US) during a tour of the country. Obi who came third in the presidential election held […]
‘We’re not fighting Sanwo-Olu’ — Lagos assembly speaks on refusal to confirm 17 commissioner nominees
The Lagos house of assembly has cleared the air over its refusal to confirm 17 commissioner nominees recommended by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state. On August 23, the state house of assembly declined to confirm 17 out of 39 commissioner nominees recommended by the governor. Six former commissioners who served in […]
‘You have been asked to fetch water from a dry well’ — Tinubu asks ministers to deliver on mandates
President Bola Tinubu on Monday asked members of his cabinet to work hard to revive the country’s economy because Nigeria is in a difficult time. Tinubu spoke on Monday when he inaugurated the federal executive council (FEC) at the Aso Rock villa, Abuja. The president said the ministers have the capacity to […]
CBN replies Falana, says Nigeria’s currency swap deal with China still valid
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its bilateral currency swap agreement with China was renewed after the expiration of the deal in 2021. The apex bank released the details of the 2018 currency swap agreement with Peoples Bank of China (PBoC) in a freedom of information (FOI) request sent by Femi Falana, […]
KPMG downgrades Nigeria’s economic growth forecast to 2.65% in 2023
KPMG has adjusted its growth forecast for the Nigerian economy to 2.65 percent in 2023 – down from 2.85 percent earlier projected. The professional services firm, in a flashnote titled ‘Underwhelming Q2 2023 GDP Growth Recorded’, and released over the weekend, said the revision is premised on various considerations. KPMG listed the […]
Edo deputy governor walks out of event after aides were denied entry
Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo, on Monday staged a walk-out at an event in the state after his aides, including security operatives, were denied entry. In a video shared by Arise Television on Monday, while Shaibu was allowed into the venue of the 60th anniversary of the Midwest referendum organised by […]
Macron hails French ambassador for not leaving Niger Republic despite junta’s ultimatum
French President Emmanuel Macron says France will continue to support Mohamed Bazoum, the Niger Republic president who was deposed last month. Speaking to ambassadors in Paris, the French capital, on Monday, Macron said France has faced hostility in recent times owing to its policy of backing the courageous. On Friday, Niger’s military […]