Nigeria’s Shippers Council chief has praised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of the petrol subsidy on his first day in office, calling it a rare example of a campaign promise kept. Pius Akutah, the council’s Executive Secretary, said the move — announced on 29 May 2023 — had been pledged by all…
“The Serpent’s Gift”, a thrilling Nollywood drama, is set for release in cinemas on Aug. 29, its producers have said. Ace filmmaker and producer of the film, Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi, announced the date of release in a post alongside its trailer on her instagram page. The post reads: “Who can you trust when blood means nothing?…
The Nigerian government has spotlighted a series of high-impact projects in the South-East region, pledging continued investment in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and economic growth. Speaking at a public enlightenment forum in Abakaliki on Wednesday, Lauretta Bakare, Head of the Federal Information Centre in Ebonyi, said the projects formed part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has welcomed the appointment of two prominent figures from Osun State to key roles in Nigeria’s Federal Character Commission (FCC), describing it as a vote of confidence in their service and integrity. In a statement from his palace on Wednesday, the traditional ruler commended President Bola Tinubu for…
Communities in Yola, Adamawa State, are pressing for a federal investigation into a mining company they suspect of exacerbating the 28 July floods that claimed 23 lives and displaced thousands. Residents allege that excess water was deliberately or accidentally released from a dam linked to the company’s mining operations in Bolle on the day of…
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has launched an inquiry into a man accused of attempting to leave the country with tens of thousands of dollars in undeclared cash. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Mr Duru Damian was intercepted by Nigeria Customs Service officers on Monday at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as he prepared…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has ordered the withdrawal of criminal proceedings against Ms Comfort Emmanson, an air passenger accused of disruptive behaviour, following her expression of remorse and interventions from respected figures. Minister Festus Keyamo said on Wednesday that Ibom Air, the airline involved in the 10 August incident, had agreed to…
The Police Command in Anambra has detained a suspected 63-year-old woman, Ngozi Muotuanya, over alleged involvement in inter-state child trafficking. The suspect was arrested by police operatives attached to Oba Division, following credible intelligence. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Awka. “In a decisive move…
President Bola Tinubu’s strategic decisions are reshaping Nigeria’s economy and the maritime sector is emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries, says the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr Pius Akutah. Akutah stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during an interaction with journalists from Benue under the aegis of the Conference of Benue…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against multiple registration in the forthcoming Continuous Voters Registration (CRV) exercise. Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Plateau, said this during a meeting with stakeholders on the resumption of CVR across the country. Sadiq said that such a move would not only attract…
