The International Monetary Fund has cut its estimate for Nigeria’s real GDP growth in 2022 from 3.4% to 3%, citing low oil production and the bad effects of recent flooding. Nigeria is trying to stop oil theft and violence in its oil-producing areas, which has cut oil production and the government’s income. Additionally, the nation Read More…
Year: 2022
Lagos police arrest man in Badagry with illegal guns
The Lagos State Police Command has taken a man into custody for having illegal guns. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrest on Saturday in a verified tweet. Hundeyin said that the suspect was taken into custody during a routine stop and search in the Badagry area of the state. “On November 16, Read More…
The Star behind the Stars: Celebrating the Master Producer, Laolu Akins @76
Unpretentious, reserved, meek, disciplined, and gentlemanly are words that best describe him. He breathes music, and his passion for music is second to none. He is still the mind behind Evergreen Songs of the Originals, for which he received a platinum disc award and the Best Producer of the Year award in 1991. Together with Read More…
Qatar ’22 and a troubled world in search of leaders
MOST of humanity began a work week on Monday, November 7. I watched hundreds of Congolese youths including ladies engaged in rowdy but seemingly joyous group dances, songs and banter. There was also a sprinkling of soldiers amongst them. Good, you might say. Except that the gathering was not about celebrating life. While billions of Read More…
‘Jollof Wars’ shows up at 2022 Lagos food festival as govt partners chefs
The Lagos State Government and the Culinary Arts Professionals Association (CAPA) have announced that the 2022 Lagos Food Festival will feature Nigerian and other African foods. The competition for the best “Jollof rice” among Nigeria and other African nations will also be part of the festival. At a press conference to introduce the initiative at Read More…
NEPC: Non-oil exports will save Nigeria’s economy
Nigeria’s economic existence will be ensured, according to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). This was said by Dr. Ezra Yakusak, Executive Director/CEO of NEPC, during a news conference announcing the NEPC Export Week, which will take place from November 21 to November 26. Yakusak emphasised that Nigerians must support non-oil exports since they are Read More…
Biden administration says Saudi prince has Khashoggi lawsuit immunity
The decision by the Biden administration on Thursday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman can’t be sued for the journalist’s murder was quickly criticised by Jamal Khashoggi’s ex-girlfriend. In October 2018, Saudi agents killed Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul and cut him up into pieces. U.S. intelligence said that the operation was Read More…
DIG inspects Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, calms travellers’ fears about kidnappers
DIG Johnson Kokumo, who is in charge of Force Criminal Investigation Development (FCID), told drivers and other people using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday that they were safe. Following frequent incidents of kidnapping and robbery of unwary travellers in recent years, Kokumo provided assurance during his inspection visit to the route. On the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Read More…
INEC, security agencies plan Lagos election security in 2023
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) met for the first time on Thursday in Lagos State to talk about security measures for the general elections in 2023. This information was provided in a statement by Mrs. Adenike Tadese, the department head for voter education and publicity, Read More…
Aisha Buhari backs Tinubu/Shettima for 2023
Aisha Buhari, the first lady, has asked all APC (All Progressives Congress) members to work together to support the Tinubu/Shettima presidential campaign in the next 2023 election. In Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday, Mrs. Buhari gave a speech at the opening of the APC Women and Youths Wing of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign team. She Read More…