Tinubu’s Govt Set To Restart Direct Cash Transfers To 12 Million Nigerians

Tinubu’s Govt Set To Restart Direct Cash Transfers To 12 Million Nigerians The Nigerian Federal Government has announced its intention to resume providing direct cash transfers to the most impoverished and vulnerable citizens. Currently, around three million individuals benefit from these programs. However, with the rising cost of living, the government estimates that an additional 12 million households may become eligible for these direct payments. During the Ministry’s retreat yesterday in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the incumbent government’s…

APC Removes Uzodimma, Names Otu As Chairman Of Fresh Edo Guber Primary Election

APC Removes Uzodimma, Names Otu As Chairman Of Fresh Edo Guber Primary Election Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has been replaced as the chairman of the Edo State Primary election committee by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A few days ago, under Uzodimma’s leadership, the committee faced controversy when it produced three different candidates – Dennis Idahosa, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and Anamero Sunday Dekeri – for the upcoming Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21. In response to the controversy, the ruling party’s…

‘Give Tinubu More Time To Get Things Right’ – Ex-Head Of State, Gowon Urges Nigerians

‘Give Tinubu More Time To Get Things Right’ – Ex-Head Of State, Gowon Urges Nigerians Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Retd.), has called on Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a recent interview with State House correspondents, Gowon emphasized that it is premature to expect flawless outcomes at this stage. The meeting between Gowon and Tinubu focused on peace and security matters within the West African sub-region. When asked about his advice to the President regarding the current national circumstances, Gowon acknowledged the…

Court Frees Rivers APC Chieftain Of Terrorism Charge, Others

Court Frees Rivers APC Chieftain Of Terrorism Charge, Others A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Deputy Chairman of Youth Movement in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chief Fubara Ohaka, has been discharged and acquitted by a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. The court found Ohaka not guilty of the charges filed against him by the Federal government. The APC chieftain had been facing trial on six counts, including alleged involvement in illegal oil bunkering, terrorism, dealing in illegal refining products without a license, and…

Defamation: Ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele Threatens Akpabio With N25 Billion Lawsuit

Defamation: Ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele Threatens Akpabio With N25 Billion Lawsuit The immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has threatened to take legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio for defamation. Emefiele’s legal team has stated that if an apology is not issued, the embattled former CBN boss will seek N25 billion in damages from the Senate President. In a letter dated February 19, 2024, Emefiele’s lawyer, Matthew Burkaa, criticized Akpabio for his statement on February 18, 2024, where he mentioned, “We don’t know what…

Burna Boy news articles Bahamas’ Spill Gate Festival

Burna Boy news articles Bahamas’ Spill Gate Festival In the Bahamas, the megastar from Nigeria played before a full house. Burna Boy news articles Bahamas’ Spill Gate Festival Burna Boy, who is still selling out record stores worldwide, is leading the charge in the international export of Nigerian music. Another amazing performance, the Grammy winner recently performed a selection of his hit singles for thousands of fans at the Bahamas’ Spill Gate Festival. A video of the crowd singing along to the smash song “Tested, Approved, and Trusted” from Burna…

Adekunle Gold previews a new song, thrilling fans

Adekunle Gold previews a new song, thrilling fans Adekunle Gold will launch his 2024 with a song that is sure to get people dancing. Adekunle is scheduled to release his debut single in 2024 following the triumphant release of his fifth album, “Tequila Ever After,” which was followed by one of the largest tours for a Nigerian artist in 2023. Soundtrack ‘Worship SZN’ is intended to serve as a prayer guide by Greatman Takit On Monday, February 19, 2024, renowned music producer, performer, and label head Don Jazzy revealed the…

I gave up my profession to support Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy’s success – Eedris Abdulkareem

I gave up my profession to support Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy’s success – Eedris Abdulkareem The story of Eedris Abdulkareem’s notorious altercation with American rapper 50 Cent is told. Eedris describes how he got into the well-known altercation with 50 Cent. Nigerian hip-hop legend Eedris Abbdulkareem made waves with his music in the 2000s and greatly influenced the development and commercialization of rap in that country. Eedris Abdulkareem of the Honest Bunch Podcast recounted the controversial plane incident involving American rapper 50 Cent. Eedris Abdulkareem got into a brawl…

Give Tinubu More Time – Former Lawmaker, Ogunlewe Speaks On Food Scarcity, Hardship In Nigeria

Give Tinubu More Time – Former Lawmaker, Ogunlewe Speaks On Food Scarcity, Hardship In Nigeria The former representative of Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has emphasized the importance of investing in research and establishing industrial estates as crucial measures to address the escalating cost of food items in the country. Ogunlewe made this observation in a recent interview. In recent months, the prices of food have soared due to the skyrocketing cost of living nationwide. To tackle this issue, Senator Ogunlewe proposes that the government should make the…

APC Declares Controversial Edo Governorship Primary Election Inconclusive

APC Declares Controversial Edo Governorship Primary Election Inconclusive The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, declared the primary for the Edo governorship election inconclusive on Tuesday evening to address the chaos that marred the process. At the end of the primary, three out of the 12 aspirants who participated claimed victory. Governor Hope Uzodinma, appointed to lead the Primary Election Committee by the APC NWC, announced Hon. Dennis Idahosa as the winner with 40,453 votes. However, Senator Okpebholo and Honourable Sunday Dekeri also asserted that they emerged…