Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has accused President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio of being complicit in Nigeria’s economic woes. Emefiele accused the Senate President through a letter addressed to the Senate President by his legal representative, Matthew Burkaa. According to Emefiele, Senator Akpabio had made defamatory statements against his person in a live broadcast on Channels TV. According to him, the Senate President suggested that the government was at a loss for what charges to bring against Emefiele, citing potential accusations ranging from causing economic turmoil to illegal possession of firearms and…
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The Organized Labour has shelved the Department of State Services (DSS) advisory for the Labour to shelve its planned nationwide protest. The DSS had advised Labour to shun its proposed nationwide protest scheduled to hold February 27 and 28. In a statement on Wednesday, the DSS urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to reverse their decision for national security. Reacting to the DSS’ warning, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said DSS should not “blackmail” the Organised Labour and arrest those that want to use the opportunity of the protest to foment crisis and by extension,…
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Wednesday launched the “State Special Ward Level Cooperative Loan Programme”, with the aim of providing N3.436 billion revolving loan to cooperative societies in the state. Adeleke, while launching the programme in Osogbo, said the loan would be provided in three phases of N1.145 billion per phase, with a total target of 45,816 beneficiaries. “As a government that fulfils electoral promises, our gathering here is to ensure loans of various categories are disbursed to registered cooperative societies to grow their business and expand the state economy. “I am to reconfirm to our people again that…
Jurgen Klopp’s agent, Marc Kosicke, has played down any chance of the German manager joining Bayern Munich as replacement for departing Thomas Tuchel. Kosicke has swiftly looked to stop any rumours before they even begin. Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich on Tuesday announced their decision to move on, meaning that the former Chelsea boss will not be at club next season. The agent told Sky Germany: “Jurgen Klopp will not coach any club or national team for a year after this current season. “That remains unchanged.” Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp had earlier announced his decision to leave Anfield at the…
U.S. and British warplanes launched four airstrikes overnight on Houthi sites in Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, the group’s al-Masirah TV said on Wednesday. The airstrikes hit areas in the northern part of the city, where residents reported hearing loud explosions and seeing jets flying overhead. No casualties were reported. The Houthis on Monday fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles at M/V Sea Champion, a Greek-flagged, U.S.-owned bulk carrier bound for the port of Aden in Yemen. The U.S. Central Command said in a statement on social media X, formerly Twitter.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is deepening its war on crude oil theft as it has discovered 223 fresh illegal connections and illegal refineries in the Niger Delta. As seen in the video, sacks of crude oil were discovered in Warri, while cans of crude oil were seized in Edo State. More oil sacks were also seized in Olobiri, Bayelsa State. A breakdown showed that 27 of the incidences occurred at Matron Engineering facilities, 21 at Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, 7 at Shell Petroleum Development Company facilities, four at Tantite Security Services Ltd, and 156 incidences were recorded at…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has warned Directors in the Administration of the FCT against sitting on files for weeks noting that it is delaying the growth of rural communities. During the flag-off of the 5-kilometre Naharati–River Ukya–Unguwan Hausawa road in Abaji Area Council of the territory, Wike urged the Directors to embark on speedy actions to treat files. He said once he has granted approvals, the bureaucracy should act with due diligence within seven days and ensure the release of funds. “Woe unto that director who will keep a file, that I have approved,…
Following the spike in cases of child trafficking, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr.Nyesom Wike has initiated moves to close down illegal orphanages in the nation’s capital. The mandate secretary, Women Affairs and Child Development Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Adedayo Benjamins – Laniyi made this known on Monday during the official presentation of over 20 children trafficked from Plateau state to the representatives of Plateau state government, Mrs. Caroline Dafur, Commissioner for Women Affairs in Plateau. The Mandate Secretary explained that when she saw the state of things in Social Development, she briefed the minister who promptly…
Foreign-based Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, also known as Seyi Law, has vowed he will not abandon a government he helped come into power. He also expressed optimism that the Nigerian economic situation will get better. Recall that Seyi Law had been at the forefront of social media advocacy for the current government during the electioneering campaign in 2023. Many Nigerians believe his social media activism helped bring President Tinubu into power. The comedian who lives abroad, has, however, come under fire on social media following the worsening economic hardship, with many youths calling him out for supporting the President Bola…
Controversial singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has claimed that American rapper, 50 Cent and his crew “flogged and chased” some Nigerian artists, including P-Square, out of the backstage during a concert organised by the Nigerian Breweries in 2004. He said the incident happened on the first day of the concert at Tafawa Balewa Square, in Lagos. Speaking in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Abdulkareem said when 50 Cent’s bouncers approached him to leave the backstage, he refused. The singer said it took the intervention of one of the organisers to prevent an altercation between him and the Americans. He…