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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to publicly instruct Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to immediately withdraw his statement purportedly advising the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ‘to refrain from …

  The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi has taken a swipe at the Federal government for their inconsistent duty charges at the nation’s ports. Obi’s views are contained in an X handle message on the various actions and policies by …

San Jose (California), Feb. 22, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday took a harsh swipe at Russian President Vladimir Putin at an election rally in the western state of California. Biden, during a speech in San Francisco on Wednesday evening, referred to the Russian president as a “crazy SOB.’’ …

Nigeria’s politicians have perfected the art of burying themselves with one foot sticking out. And it appears that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will, once again, stage this rite of self-destruction in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. The party’s primaries on Saturday was such a shambles, it has …

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called on Chief Executive Officers, CEOs of banks across the country to always abide by extant regulations and rules in their practices as effective means of tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of …

. Other Lagos ports roads awarded  .Onne access road to be awarded soon Two months after the minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, reached out to his counterpart at the ministry of Works, Dave Umahi, over the need to fix failed portions of ports access roads, the rehabilitation …

Naples (Italy), Feb. 22, 2024 Napoli fought back to hold visitors FC Barcelona to a dour 1-1 draw in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday as Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen cancelled out Robert Lewandowski’s opener. Last year’s Spanish and Italian champions, both struggling this season, played out a poor …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap to serve as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), effective from March 1, 2024. DCG Nandap takes over from Mrs. Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, whose term in office expires on February 29, 2024. Before her appointment as …

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is strongly committed to providing excellent healthcare facilities for all Nigerians and will continue to prioritize domestic and foreign direct investments in the sector. The President made these remarks at a meeting with Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors …

  By Abiodun Azi and Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, Feb. 21, 2024 The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and  Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have called for increased collaboration between the business community and science and research sector in Nigeria. According to them, this will help to close the gaps …

Abuja: Feb. 21, 2024. Raphael Igbokwe, aka “Trouble”, a Nigerian Diaspora Boxer has expressed his excitement at being back home after 12 years in the United States, saying that being a Nigerian makes him happy. He said this during a courtesy visit to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in …

By Usman Aliyu Benin, Feb. 21, 2024 Less than three days to the primary election of the Labour Party (LP) for the Governorship election in Edo, operatives of the Zone 5 headquarters of the Nigeria Police have arrested the National Chairman of the party, Mr Julius Abure. The News Agency …

Gen. Yakubu Gowon By Mark Longyen Abuja, Feb. 21, 2024 Former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has called on ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, to lift sanctions on Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic. Gowon, who is one of the founding fathers of ECOWAS, made …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, Feb. 21, 2024 A displeased Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Edo, Adizetu Umoru, has asked a Federal High Court, Abuja to set aside the ongoing process to choose party’s candidate in the state. Umoru, in court papers sighted by the News Agency of Nigeria …

By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Feb. 21, 2024 The Senate has resolved to investigate the sudden hike in the price of cement by its producers in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a point of order by the Deputy Senate Leader, Sen. Lola Ashiru on the “Need to Urgently Address the …

turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 In fact, what you are about to read is a two-pronged response to a two-pronged attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by two notable Northern leaders. The attack by the Sultan of Sokoto was responded to by the Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday …

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has hailed the arrival of the 45,000km submarine fibre optic cable, 2Africa, which links the state with Europe, Asia, and other parts of Africa via the Atlantic Ocean. The governor described the project as a significant milestone that will propel the state into …

Dr. Julius Garvey,  the youngest son of renowned 20th century Black freedom activist, Marcus Mosia Garvey, will be the Keynote Speaker at the 12th Annual Garvey/Nkrumah Lecture Series that will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2024in Newark, New Jersey, United States of America (USA). Dr. Julius Garvey is a celebrated …

By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, Feb.20,2024 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Saturday’s Edo governorship primaries inconclusive. Mr. Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary said this when he spoke with newsmen in Abuja. Morka said that the decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the National Working Committee …

By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Feb. 21, 2024 The traditional ruler of Nandom Traditional Area, Upper West Region, Ghana, HRH Edmund Nminyem,  says Prof Anezionwu Okoro, the author of ‘Village Headmaster’ will always remain relevant in the history of Africa. The royal father stated this during the Night of Tribute organised in …

*Jamoh instrumental to Maritime industrial harmony – Adeyanju The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, today restated the commitment of the Agency to the mental health of Seafarers. Dr. Jamoh, during a working visit by President General, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, …

Lagos, Nigeria February 20, 2024  Access Bank has partnered with Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, in a groundbreaking move set to revolutionise the shopping experience for customers. Through this collaboration, Konga shoppers will enjoy a massive 50% discount off their cart value, capped at N5000 when they use their Access bank cards for …

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Mele Kyari, says no public wealth creation endeavour can achieve any meaningful success without energy security. The GCEO stated this in a presentation at the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Public Wealth Management Conference which held …

  By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Feb. 20, 2024 The Debt Management Office (DMO) said on Tuesday that it raised N1.495 trillion from Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds at its monthly auction of Feb. 2024. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the DMO offered N1.25 trillion seven-year bond, …

By Femi Ogunshola Abuja, Feb.20, 2024 The House of Representatives has queried Access Bank, Citi Bank, Ecobank and Fidelity Bank over N11.632 trillion revenue collected on behalf of Federal Government through REMITA platform between 2015 and 2022 fiscal years. Rep. Bamidele Salam, Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts, issued the …