Palliatives will continue until hardship is addressed, says information minister
Mohammed Idris, the minister of information, says the federal government will continue the disbursement of palliatives across the country until the hardship caused by the removal of petrol subsidy is addressed. The minister who spoke at a reception organised by the Niger state government, on Saturday, assured Nigerians that the federal government will […]
FG removing impediments to FX rate, inflation stability, Wale Edun tells Indian investors
Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, has assured investors that the government is working to expunge macroeconomic impediments to the stability of the exchange rate and inflation in the country. Speaking on the sidelines of the Group 20 (G20) summit in India on Sunday, Edun expressed Nigeria’s perspective […]
INVESTIGATION: How officials aid backdoor services, extortion during NIN modification
To correct errors made during enrolment for the national identity number (NIN), the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) introduced a modification process for Nigerians aged 16 and above. Although the NIMC condemned fastracking and other backdoor services, officials are taking advantage of the delays and other lapses associated with the official process […]
US scientists develop artificial kidney, successfully test it on pigs
Scientists have developed a device that mimics the functions of a kidney. The artificial kidney was created by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), United States. In a statement announcing the innovation, the university said the artificial kidney is made up of human kidney cells, housed in an implantable […]
Tinubu heads to UAE from G20 meeting to discuss ‘lingering bilateral issues’
President Bola Tinubu is heading to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to discuss “lingering bilateral issues”. Tinubu just concluded his participation in a meeting of G20 countries, an intergovernmental forum Nigeria is interested in joining. Nigeria and the UAE have a rift that dates back to 2021 when both […]
‘Strong leadership’ — Biden commends Tinubu for ECOWAS intervention in Niger Republic
US President Joe Biden has commended President Bola Tinubu for his effort towards preserving the rule of law and democracy in Niger Republic. On July 26, the Nigerien military, led by Amadou Abdramane, toppled the democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum. The military leadership also announced the dissolution of the nation’s constitution, suspension of […]
Newspaper Headlines: Outrage over beheading of Rivers DPO by suspected cultists
The national dailies report the outcome of Nigeria’s outing at the G20 summit in New Delhi, India. Matters involving the appeal of the judgment of the presidential election tribunal also dominate the front pages. Source: Top Stories
Matters of interest from tribunal’s verdict
For 14 or so hours on Wednesday, the presidential election petition tribunal delivered its judgment on the petitions filed against the declaration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the president of Nigeria. The unanimous verdict, in one word, was: dismissed. Needless to say, this verdict disappointed supporters […]
Tinubu’s legal team, Atiku’s aide trade words over watermark on tribunal judgement CTC
Phrank Shaibu, an aide to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, says the presidential election petitions tribunal should explain why “Tinubu Presidential Legal Team” is marked on the certified true copy (CTC) of the judgement. On Wednesday, the tribunal affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory at the February polls. In a statement on Saturday, Shaibu […]
Fubara places N100m bounty on criminal gang for ‘killing’ Rivers DPO
Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, has placed N100 million bounty on the killers of Bako Angbashim, a superintendent of police, in the state. Angbashim, a divisional police officer (DPO) in Ahoada, Ahoada east LGA of Rivers, was killed on Friday when his team ran into an ambush while returning from an operation. […]