The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed claim by Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer and activist that its leadership has entered into an alliance with President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2027 general elections. Adeyanju made the assertion in a video that has been making the rounds in the social media. However, while denying the claim, Labour Party, in a statement by Obiora Ifoh, its National…

Experts have condemned the speedy approval of loan requests presented by President Bola Tinubu by the National Assembly, warning that the continuous approval without scrutiny could put the country into serious trouble. The two chambers of the national assembly (House of Representatives and the Senate) speedily approved President Tinubu’s last $2.2bn loan request barely 48 hours after the president made the request. The approval followed the presentation of a report…

The Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) has organized a workshop to boost entrepreneur and investor access to credit facilities within the state for developing businesses. The aim of the one-day training held on Friday was to strengthen their businesses, build a strong network for exports, and better manage their portfolios for growth. The training exercise is titled “Access to Credit for Investors in Kwara State.” Key areas…

…Threatens to arrest fraudulent traders in Apo mechanic village The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has queried the inflated list and has threatened to arrest individuals involved in fraudulent activities during the relocation of traders from the Apo Mechanic Village to Wasa. Speaking at a meeting aimed at updating traders on the enumeration process, the minister condemned those collecting excessive fees from unsuspecting traders, stating, “Individuals collecting amounts ranging…

Tension has gripped the Mgbuji community in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, following a violent attack by armed herdsmen on Friday, News360 Nigeria reports. The assault claimed the lives of three farmers, left several others injured, and caused extensive damage to rice farms awaiting harvest. Shocking photo from the scene showed one victim slaughtered in his rice field, a basket of freshly harvested cassava nearby. The attack…

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Friday received the leadership team of @moniepointng, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Tosin Eniolorunda, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa. The meeting highlighted @moniepointng’s remarkable achievements in the financial technology sector, its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, and its ongoing collaborations with law enforcement agencies to combat financial fraud. In his remarks, the Vice President congratulated the @moniepointng team on achieving…

A Nigerian man has left many people in shock after marrying about 97 wives who have now given him over 180 children. He insists that he is healthy and can satisfy his wives. Bello Abubakar Masaba is an exceptional Nigerian man from Niger State. Masaba is popular because he has 97 wives and about 185 children. In an interview with a foreign newspaper, Masaba disclosed how he continues to write…

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned House of Representatives that smoking-focused law could spike tobacco-related deaths in Nigeria. Presenting a memorandum on Friday to the Hon. Bassey Akiba-led House Committee on Healthcare Services in Abuja, CAPPA’s Zikorah Ibeh criticized the proposed National Tobacco Smoking Bill (HB 1151) as fundamentally flawed. The Guardian report noted that CAPPA pointed out that the Bill incorrectly refers to a non-existent “National…

The Nigerian Government has spoken on the arrest and trial of Simon Ekpa, the self styled Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile. Recall that Ekpa was arrested and remanded in prison on Thursday in Finland on suspicion of inciting terrorism and promoting violence. Reacting, FG said it is closely monitoring legal proceedings. Ekpa was taken into custody by Finnish authorities on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The Finnish District Court…

As part of its 76th Foundation Day Anniversary, the University of Ibadan has established the Wole Soyinka Institute in honour of one of its distinguished alumni, Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka. Renowned as a poet, dramatist, essayist, and human and civil rights activist, Soyinka is often referred to as the Global Humanist. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, announced the university council’s decision on Tuesday, 19th November, after a special command performance…

 Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, offering various incentives to investors during the official opening of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival.  The event, held at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome) in Akure, marks a significant step in the state’s efforts to position itself as a hub for innovation and economic growth. Governor Aiyedatiwa, in his keynote address,…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said Nigerians will have to pay for the new multipurpose national Identity card due to limited government revenue. Explaining this at a two-day roundtable organised for journalists in Lagos, the Head of Card Management Services at NIMC, Dr Peter Iwegbu, said the payment was to ensure that it was produced for only those who needed it. Iwegbu said the decision was made to…