FAAC Shares N1.4 Trillion To FG, States & LGCs Out of N2.6 Trillion For October, 2024

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its November 2024 meeting in Bauchi Chaired by Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Mrs.Oluwatoyin S.Madein, shared a total sum of N1.411 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of October, 2024 from a gross total of N2.668 Trillion. From…

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New Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Nominates Oshiomole’s Son As Commissioner & Two Others Few Hours After Inauguration

By Goodluck Ikiebe Few hours after his inauguration, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has nominated Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health. The nomination is however subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly. Dr. Cyril is the son of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of the state, who also served as…

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Nigeria’s President in Riyadh For Arab – Islamic Summit

By Goodluck Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to join leaders from across the Arab-Islamic world at a landmark summit aimed at strengthening regional partnerships. This high-profile gathering will explore key topics, from economic cooperation to joint security efforts, with Tinubu poised to represent Nigeria’s voice on the international stage. President’s…

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Over Five Hundred Thousand Illegal Immigrants Risk Deportation As Judge Overturns Biden’s Policy

By Goodluck Ikiebe With Agency Reports A United States federal judge has struck down a key immigration policy designed to help undocumented spouses of US citizens obtain legal status, dealing a significant blow to outgoing President Joe Biden and an estimated 500,000 people who stood to benefit from the programme. The “Keeping Families Together” policy,…

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US President – Elect Names First Woman As Chief of Staff

By Goodluck Ikiebe United States President-elect, Donald Trump, has named Susie Wiles, a longtime GOP operative, as his White House chief of staff. Wiles was Trump’s campaign manager and has been widely credited for running what was Trump’s most disciplined and well-executed campaign. Trump had given a special thanks to Wiles for her prominent role…

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FCT Police Command Assures Residents of Safety; Reels Out Major Successes Recorded Against Crime

By Goodluck Ikiebe The FCT Police Command has assured residents of its commitment to protect lives and properties as it intensifies efforts against crime. The Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on Wednesday on the command’s recent achievements. “The FCT Police Command, in continuation of its agenda to rid the…

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Trump Wins Second Term After Losing Four Years Ago

By Goodluck Ikiebe With Agency Reports Come January next year, Donald Trump will be America’s 47th President after mounting the most momentous comeback in political history that will hand him massive, disruptive power at home and will send shockwaves around the world. Four years after leaving Washington, following his attempt to overturn the 2020 election…

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Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lagbaja, Confirmed Dead, @56

By Goodluck Ikiebe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, at age 56. The President Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Wednesday morning. Onanuga stated that Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos…

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EndBadGovernance: Nigerian President Orders Release of Detained Minors

By Goodluck Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has directed that all minors arrested and undergoing trial for their roles during the #EndBadGovernance protest should be released immediately. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Ibrahim Idris disclosed this on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Idris said the President also instructed that all charges against the minors…

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Nigeria’s New Era of Economic Reforms: Uzoka-Anite Assumes Duty As Minister of State, Finance

By Goodluck Ikiebe In a significant step forward for Nigeria’s economic reforms, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has welcomed Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite to the Federal Ministry of Finance Headquarters, Abuja, as she officially assumes duty as the newly appointed Minister of State for Finance by President…

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Nigerian President Appoints Acting Chief of Army Staff

By Goodluck Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The Presidential Adviser to President on Media, Bayo Onanuga, says in a statement that Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed…

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Roxettes Motors Unfolds Plan To Revolutionize Automobile Industry in Africa

By Goodluck Ikiebe Roxettes Eco Drive Limited makers of the endearing Roxettes Motors has said that it’s mission is to revolutionize the automobile industry in Africa by providing innovative, eco-friendly transportation solutions that reduce carbon emissions,promote energy efficiency thereby enhancing the overall quality of life. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Public Relations…

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Catholic Diocese Appeals For Release of Abducted Seminary Rector in Edo Community

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Edo State, has appealed to abductors of Father Thomas Oyode, Rector of Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi, to release him unhurt. Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, Ivhianokpodi, in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, on Sunday night. A…

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Nigeria Intensifies Efforts To Boost Food Production

By Goodluck Ikiebe In a bid to tackle inflation and ensure food security, the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to increase food production in the country. The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, stated this in his remarks at the Nigerian delegation’s wrap-up news briefing, during the 2024 IMF/World Bank Annual…

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Customs Partners NIIA To Set Up Centre For International Trade & Investment

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), has launched Bashir Adeniyi Centre For international trade and investment towards enhancing the country’s trade and investment landscape. The centre, named after the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, was inaugurated in Lagos at the NIIA on…

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AFCON Qualifiers ; CAF Gives Victory To Nigeria, Fines Libya $50,000

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Disciplinary Committee of Confederation of African Football has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals in their aborted matchday 4 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier match against Libya scheduled for Benina on October 15. In its ruling on Saturday, signed by the Chairman, Ousmane Kane, the…

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