Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described recent press releases from the opposition as “a demonstration of desperation, disappointment and depression at the superlative performance of Governor Ademola Adeleke, leading to blind fabrication of fake news, false figures and outright lying. In a statement issued on Tuesday at Osogbo, the ruling party…
A Kano State High Court has fixed April 17, 2024, for the arraignment of the immediate past governor of the state, Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife, son, and five others, for alleged bribery. Ganduje and the others will be arraigned on eight counts bordering on a $413,000 bribery allegation, diversion, and misappropriation of funds to the…
•• Lists multiple Pro-people projects, programmes Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described recent press releases from the opposition as “a demonstration of desperation, disappointment and depression at the superlative performance of Governor Ademola Adeleke, leading to blind fabrication of fake news, false figures and outright lying. In a statement issued on…
In a historic 200th Champions League match for Arsenal, the Premier League leaders embark on their quest to reach a coveted third-ever semi-final as they host German giants Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. While the Gunners’ historical record against the Bavarian outfit is not favourable, much has changed since their last…
Nigeria appreciated further in the official and parallel markets, on Monday after a 12 per cent or N152.23 reduction in the Bureaux de Change (BDC) exchange rate to N1,117.5 per dollar. Over the weeks, Nigeria’s local currency, the naira has experienced steady appreciation against the dollar, as efforts to boost the economy are intensified by…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has unveiled a new dress code for all the Consumer Protection Officers working at the nation’s airports. A statement by Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection on Monday said the move is aimed at improving service delivery, and enhancing their visibility in the event of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday. This decision was disclosed through a statement issued by Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on Tuesday. The announcement, which was shared via the ministry’s official communication channel, highlighted the importance of recognizing Eid-El-Fitr…
The development comes after the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) pegged the current rate at 31.7 per cent in February from 29.9 recorded in January A woman selling fresh fish prepares some pieces for a client at a market in the Obalende area of Lagos on December 18, 2023. (Photo by Benson Ibeabuchi / AFP)…
Some students of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, have called for donations for the ransom placed on their friend and schoolmate, Miss Francisca Chioma, who was reportedly kidnapped on her way to attend a burial. Chioma, a student of the Science Education Department in the institution, was said to have been missing since…
The Federal Governmen has unveiled the upgraded Citizens’ Delivery Tracker App, which will enable all citizens to view the deliverables and key performance indicators for all ministries and give their own assessment. The tracker is available at app.cdcu.gov.ng; it can be downloaded on Google Play Store and Apple Store. Hadiza Usman, Special Adviser to the…
