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A coalition of opposition political parties has alleged a plot to use the courts to illegitimately impeach the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. The parties, under the umbrella of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), claimed they have intelligence that a ruling had already been drafted by the Federal High Court set to […]

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to arrest and prosecute suspected perpetrators of grave electoral offences in the recently concluded off-cycle governorship elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa states.” In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1694/2023 filed last Friday at the Federal High […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has opened an investigation into a viral video depicting a lawyer physically attacking his wife. The disturbing footage shows Uyo-based lawyer Ekere S. Ebong repeatedly slapping and beating a woman identified as his wife. In response, NBA President Yakubu Maikyau SAN has instructed the Uyo Branch to investigate Ebong for […]

The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, says he has decided to leave active politics, as he notes that he is beginning to develop allergy to political activities. Adamu disclosed this at the launch of a book titled ‘Progressive Governance, Showcasing The Achievements of His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi […]

Angola Debt to Hit 80.5% of GDP in 2023 –Fitch Amidst an expectation that growth will slow, Fitch Ratings has forecasted that Angola’s government debt would rise above 80% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023. The surge is from 60.5% reported in 2022, driven by the impact of the depreciation of kwanza on the […]

China’s Stimulus, Industrial Recovery to Boost Global Mining Demand -Fitch Sustained stimulus in China and an industrial recovery in developed countries should support demand for base metals and steelmaking raw materials in 2024, Fitch Ratings says. “Our neutral sector outlook also reflects governments’ spending programmes in China, Europe and the US to support the energy […]

Stakeholders Fault Proposed N363bn Agriculture Budget for 2024 ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector have faulted the 2024 proposed agriculture budget of N362.9 billion. The groups expressed their views at a news joint conference to analyse the proposed 2024 agricultural sector’s budget on Saturday […]

NASR Backs FG on Taxes on Sugary Drinks The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) Coalition has said that taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) and alcoholic drinks will help poor indigent Nigerians. Dr Alhassan Umar, the Co-Chairman of NASR, reiterated the stance of the coalition, in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen […]

We’ll Pass N2.246T Lagos Budget Before January– Speaker The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa has pledged speedy passage of the 2024 budget of Renewed Hope of N2.246 trillion before Jan. 1. Obasa made this pledge in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Mr Eromosele Ebhomele in Lagos on […]

Wike Asks NASS to Approve N17.1bn Allocated to FCT in 2024 National Budget The Minister of The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has asked the National Assembly to approve the N17 billion appropriated for the FCT Administration in the N27.5 trillion 2024 proposed National Budget. Wike made the appeal when he appeared before […]

NLC Condemns W/Bank Advice to Nigeria to Increase Petrol Price to N750 per Litre The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the advice by the World Bank to the Federal Government to increase petrol prices to N750 per litre . Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this on Friday in Abuja in a statement, titled,”World […]

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 28.2% in November – NBS Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 28.2 per cent in November showing a 0.87 per cent points increase over the 27.33 per cent recorded in October, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said in a report published on its website. The Bureau stated in its Consumer […]Read More