Tinubu’s Turn Up against the wall, Tinubu will need his famed political savvy—and more—to stanch rising discontent in Nigeria. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu waves to a crowd as he takes the traditional ride on top of a ceremonial vehicle, after his swearing-in ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria on May 29, 2023. […]
Nestlé appoints new board chairman Nestlé Nigeria Plc has appointed Mr Gbenga Oyebode as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. By Henry Falaiye Nestlé Nigeria Plc has appointed Mr Gbenga Oyebode as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment follows the retirement of Mr […]
JUST IN: FG To Meet NLC Today Over Fuel Subsidy Removal NLC National President, Joe Ajaero said President Bola Tinubu should have asked questions and find out the implications of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians before proceeding with the decision. By Kayode Oyero Federal Government representatives are expected to meet […]
Ghana and the IMF have struck a deal, but hard choices lie ahead This is the second time in the past eight years that the country has approached the IMF. And it’s the 17th time since independence in 1957 – that’s roughly once every four years on average. Author Theophilus […]
Uganda passes new law against stealing of human organs Organ trafficking is rife in Uganda, where women have been reportedly duped into unnecessary surgeries. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has approved a law to stop the stealing of human organs and tissues, his health minister said on Tuesday, in a […]
Investors React Positively as Tinubu Meets Emefiele, Kyari, Labour over Petrol Subsidy Stock market gains N1.51tn, naira appreciates as Eurobonds rally. Photo- President Bola Tinubu •Stock market gains N1.51tn, naira appreciates as Eurobonds rally •NLC, TUC express outrage, describe pronouncement as insensitive •Shettima: We must end fuel […]
Subsidy Removal: Petrol Price Hits N700/Litre As FG Says No Going Back Tinubu had on Monday affirmed the decision of the immediate past administration to remove fuel subsidy, saying: “We commend the decision of the outgoing administration in phasing out the petrol subsidy regime, which has increasingly favoured the rich […]
NDLEA Busts ‘Largest Drug Market In West Africa’, Arrests Two Suspects NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the agency was able to mobilise necessary assets to trace the illicitly manufactured drug to the Ogbogwu market, Onitsha Head Bridge in Anambra State. Photo- Chairman NDLEA […]
Alleged drug case: PEPC admits USA judgment on Tinubu’s $460,000 forfeiture in Obi’s petition Meanwhile, the Presiding Justice of the Court, Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani has shifted further hearing in the petition, numbered, CA/PEPC/03/2023 till May 31. Story by Sunday Ejike The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) sitting in Abuja, […]
Timothy Adegoke: Rahmon Adedoyin, owner of Hilton Hotels Ile-Ife, sentenced to death The Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Ojo, has found the hotelier guilty while delivering his judgment in Osogbo on Tuesday. Oshogbo, May 30, 2023 – Dr Rahmon Adedoyin, the owner of Hilton Hotels in Ile-Ife, […]
