Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that the country is better now compared to many years ago. Newsmen reports that he made the remarks during an interview on Wazobia TV, where the host pointed out that one of his old songs, “E Be Like Say,” seems to reflect issues that are…
A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday morning arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the continuation of the hearing of his bail application. The ex-governor was driven into the court premises at about 9:00am and stepped out of the vehicle at exactly 9:05am, attracting the attention of security operatives…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasidi Ladoja (Arusa1)has revealed that the establishment of the State Police in Nigeria will reduce crimes The revelation was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga shortly after the Courtesy Visit paid by the…
Plateau State chapter of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, has claimed that the Muslim community lost four of its members while 10 are still missing following the devastating attacks in the Gari Yawaye community of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of the state on Sunday night which left over 30 people dead…
A governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Honourable Kunle Olatunji says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms lack adequate planning which has led to hardship on Nigerians. Honourable Olatunji made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM Current Affairs Programme, Trending. He urged the president to listen to feedback from Nigerians on the economic policies and re-strategise to make…
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure fresh external loans totalling $6 billion, aimed at plugging fiscal gaps and financing key infrastructure projects. The approval followed the presentation and consideration of a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC, Sokoto North). The…
The Japanese government has increased the residency requirement for foreign nationals seeking citizenship from five to ten consecutive years, as part of efforts to tighten the naturalisation process. The Justice Ministry announced that the new rule, which takes effect from April 1, also introduces stricter documentation requirements for applicants. As reported by the Economic Times…
Eight members of the House of Representatives from Kano State on Tuesday announced their defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress. Their defection was formally announced during plenary, presided over by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas. In separate letters read on the floor of the House, the lawmakers…
President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval to secure external loans totaling $6 billion to support government financing needs. The request was conveyed in two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary. In the first letter, the President sought approval to obtain a $5 billion loan from Abu…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has announced the re-launch of its flagship programmes, “Oyo NUJ Hot Seat” and “Oyo NUJ Bi-Monthly Guest Forum,” as part of efforts to deepen democratic engagement and promote professional journalism. The union in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Comrade Akeem Abas…