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The Kano State High Court has directed the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 26. This ruling, delivered by Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, contradicts an earlier Federal High Court decision that questioned the composition of the KANSIEC electoral panel. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the Chairman of the Ondo State National Gubernatorial Campaign Council. This announcement was made in a statement on Thursday night by Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, the National Organising Secretary of the ruling party. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation … Read more
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated N40 million and essential food items to support victims of the devastating tanker explosion in Majiya village, Jigawa State, which occurred on October 16 and has claimed over 170 lives. In addition, the House of Representatives pledged N100 million to assist those affected by the tragedy. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that power distribution companies (Discos) may soon bear the cost of repairing faulty transformers and other infrastructure, a move aimed at ensuring more prudent management of electricity systems. NERC Chairman Sanusi Garba disclosed this during a public hearing on Thursday addressing the frequent collapses of Nigeria’s national … Read more
FirstBank has reassured its customers that the transition to a new cloud-based procurement and financial platform, set to begin on Saturday, October 26, will not disrupt banking services. While the bank had previously noted potential service disruptions, it clarified that these would affect vendors, not customers. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working … Read more
A helicopter carrying personnel for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, off the coast of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, resulting in a tragic incident. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation, had taken off from the Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) and … Read more
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has left Nigeria after spending eight months in detention. The Bola Tinubu-led administration withdrew charges against Gambaryan on health grounds and following diplomatic pressure. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to Drive Economic Growth … Read more
Three people have been confirmed dead following a helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, with registration 5NBQG, was operated by East Wind Aviation and was en route from the Port Harcourt Military Base to the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN oil rig. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After … Read more
The federal government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has revealed plans to significantly reduce the use of the U.S. dollar, in the Nigerian economy , focusing on strengthening the local currency, Naira. According to Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, the administration aims to de-dollarise the economy as part of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is set to announce measures to reduce governance expenses, following the recent appointment and reassignment of ministers in his cabinet. In an interview on ARISE TV, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that despite the addition of seven new ministers, the administration is committed to significantly … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has begun the process of addressing its outstanding debt of over $6 billion, a development confirmed by the Nigerian government through the Ministry of Finance. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims … Read more
The Zamfara State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mua’zu Haidara Kaura, has resigned from his position to contest in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for November 16, 2024. His decision follows the Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission’s (ZASIEC) announcement of the election date, made by the newly appointed ZASIEC Chairman, Bala Aliyu Gusau. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has announced that his office is working closely with the Head of Civil Service of the Federation to implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the merger and dissolution of several ministries. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, Akume confirmed that all necessary … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $618 million loan from a consortium of international financiers for the acquisition of six M-346 attack jets, manufactured in Italy, alongside necessary ammunition for the Nigerian Air Force. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this decision on Wednesday, October 23, highlighting that the purchase … Read more
On Wednesday afternoon, several members of the House of Representatives and their legislative aides were forced to evacuate their offices in the White House section of the National Assembly complex after a fire broke out around 3:50 p.m. According to eyewitness reports, including one from a Nigerian Tribune correspondent on the scene, the fire started … Read more
Months after facing growing pressure to reshuffle his cabinet, President Bola Tinubu dismissed five ministers on Wednesday, made new appointments, and reassigned others to different portfolios. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to Drive Economic Growth BREAKING: APC … Read more
Bobrisky Hospitalized After Complaining of ‘Breast’ Pain in Police Custod Controversial crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, was reportedly rushed to Falomo Police Hospital after complaining of breast pain while in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In … Read more
The government of President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had initially charged Binance, a major cryptocurrency firm, and Gambaryan in April with allegations of money laundering. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the successful distribution of 55,859 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in preparation for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has postponed its scheduled congresses at the ward, local government, and state levels, which were initially slated for October 26, November 2, and November 9, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was confirmed in a statement released by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Tuesday. … Read more