Voice for the voiceless
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu The Minister of Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Thursday expressed optimism that Performance Management System (PMS) will strengthen the Ministry’s role as a model of progressive diplomacy and advancing Nigeria’s global standing. To this end, he urged all staff members to fully embrace the change, and work collaboratively to institutionalize…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has distanced itself from the list of Ambassadorial nominees currently in circulation, saying that the list is fake and does not emanate from the ministry. In a statement released by the acting spokesperson of the Ministry, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa on Sunday said, the appointment of Ambassadors is…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu leads the Nigerian Delegation to the 11th Session of the Nigeria – South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC), which will hold in Capetown, South Africa, from 28th November to December 3rd, 2024. The Bi-National Commission was created to foster cooperation between the two nations in areas of Defense and Security,…
The Nigerian Government has congratulated the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on the occasion of its National Day. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, sent the felicitation to his counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad, His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Salem Ould Marzouk, on behalf of the government. This was contained…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu. In Kogi, many persons have been feared dead, and over a dozen rescued in a boat accident transporting passengers from Kupa Ebe to Katcha Market capsized near Kpata Danbo, resulting in significant casualties. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, on behalf of the State Government released the following statement. “The…
By Afolabi Wahab XpressRide, a global ride-hailing service, has launched in Nigeria, committing to employment opportunities throughout the country. The company aims to empower individuals, particularly in the transportation sector, by providing job opportunities in all 36 states and 774 local government areas. XpressRide’s expansion aims to meet the increasing demand for affordable and reliable…
(Food Security) By: Mohammed Jinadu Despite every effort by President Tinubu’s Government to ease the high price of rice in the market through a scheme that was supposed to sell this food item at #40, 000 per bag, public servants have continued to hoard the commodity for personal gains. In order to make rice more…
(Foreign Affairs) Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu In the latest effort towards enhancing bilateral relations, Nigeria and India have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on cultural exchange, customs cooperation, and survey collaboration. The agreements were formalized on Friday at a ceremony that highlighted the enduring partnership between the two nations. The Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian…
Senator Abba Patrick Moro, PhD, who represents Benue South Senatorial District and serves as the Senate Minority Leader, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who died on Wednesday after a brief illness. In a heartfelt statement on behalf of the Senate Minority Caucus, Senator…
Today, the Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (NICOCSO) convenes to address a critical issue threatening Nigeria’s economic development. We are alarmed by a small yet powerful cabal that prioritizes self-interest by enforcing policies that harm our economy, particularly regarding the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Their actions undermine local refining efforts, perpetuating Nigeria’s…
(Business & Economy) By: Mohammed Jinadu Dangote Refinery has disclosed the price of its petrol, revealing that it sells petrol at N960 per litre for ships and maintains a price of N990 per litre for trucks. The statement follows claims from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets…
(Business & Health) By: Mohammed Jinadu Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit Wednesday against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola for their alleged role in negative impacts on the environment and public health. The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit also contends that the cola companies made misrepresentations about the recyclability of plastic beverage containers and have failed to…
(Religion) By: Mohammed Jinadu Nigeria maverick singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reacted to Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s apology on tithing. Recall that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, had apologized for saying that those who don’t pay tithe won’t make it to heaven. He had…
(Politics) By: Mohammed Jinadu The Senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Mohammed Ali Ndume, on Wednesday, aligned with leaders of Northern extraction in opposing plans by the Federal Government to review the tax regime of the country upward. Ndume, in a statement in Abuja, said the Federal Government must get things right first,…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong and forward Ademola Lookman have been nominated for the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year award. They join a competitive shortlist alongside Achraf Hakimi of Morocco, Simon Adingra of Côte d’Ivoire, and Serhou Guirassy of Guinea, all vying for the prestigious honor. Lookman earned his…
President Bola Tinubu has called for a heightened search and rescue operation following the crash of a helicopter into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, Port Harcourt. The ill-fated helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation and registered as 5NBQG, was carrying contract staff to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) facility, FPSO—NUIMS ANTAN, when…
The Unemployed Youth Association of Nigeria (UYAN) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Olawande Ayo Wisdom on his recent appointment as the substantive Minister for Youth Development in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The association lauded the selection, calling it a well-deserved recognition of Mr. Wisdom’s expertise and contributions to Human Capital Development. Acknowledging Leadership…
Following her removal from the Federal cabinet, former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has expressed her appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian people. Ohanenye was one of five ministers dismissed during a recent cabinet reshuffle conducted by President Tinubu on Wednesday. Reflecting on her tenure, Ohanenye described her time in office…
In a notable turn of events, the Federal Government has dropped all charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance Holdings, due to health concerns. Gambaryan had been facing a money laundering trial from detention since April. The decision was disclosed by a counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Federal…
Despite grappling with recent blackouts and national grid collapses, Nigeria continues to supply uninterrupted electricity to neighboring countries, including Togo, Niger, and Benin Republic, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). TCN’s Chief Executive Officer, Sule Abdulaziz, disclosed, explaining that these countries receive power from Nigeria round the clock and are paying for the…
