It was not meant to be a big deal but it became headline news for the media especially foreign press The BBC reports that during the celebration marking 25 years of democracy in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu slipped and fell. The incident occurred as the 72-year-old president ascended the steps of a vehicle intended to Read More…
On June 11, 2024, the Nigerian Exchange’s All-Share Index (ASI) experienced a modest decline. The ASI, which monitors the overall market movement of all listed equities, including those on the Growth Board, closed at 99,630.51 points. This represents a slight decrease of 0.16% from the previous trading day. This dip indicates a cautious approach among Read More…
On June 11, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty by a federal jury of lying about his drug use to illegally purchase a firearm. The conviction marks a historic moment, making Hunter Biden the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, according to Reuters. The jury Read More…
Regional economic integration, food production, and security emerged as the main priorities at the South-West Governors’ Forum meeting held in Lagos on Monday. During the closed-door session in Alausa, Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the Forum, succeeding the late Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN. The Read More…
A former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu built modern Lagos, attributing the development of Nigeria’s economic capital to federal government efforts. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Lamido criticised Tinubu’s supporters for overstating his achievements as governor from 1999 to 2007. “Lagos was built with Nigerian Read More…
In a decisive move, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the controversial case of Andrew Ochekwo, whose death has sparked widespread debate and concern. The case, which also involves the mysterious disappearance of two women, Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, has been marred by allegations of police Read More…
The Super Eagles’ quest for their first victory in Group C of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers ended in disappointment as they suffered a defeat to Benin on Monday. The match began with both teams starting cautiously, with Nigeria displaying patience in their attacks but struggling to find the cutting edge in their execution. After Read More…
Islamist extremists have given fishermen and other Baga, Borno State inhabitants a 14-day notice to leave their homes, leaving them in a terrible condition, according to a Reuters report. On May 27, fighters from the Boko Haram spinoff Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) invaded Baga, killing fifteen and kidnapping numerous others. A fisherman, Umar, Read More…
In a significant development for the South-West region, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu convened a crucial closed-door meeting with his counterparts from the six states in the geo-political zone at the Lagos House in Ikeja. The meeting, which began around noon, brought together governors from Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Lagos states. Key attendees Read More…
The Nigerian stock market experienced notable activity on June 10, 2024. The NGX All-Share Index (ASI), which tracks the general market movement of all listed equities on the Nigerian Exchange, including those listed on the Growth Board, showed positive momentum. The NGX All-Share Index saw a modest increase of 0.58% to close at 99,793.71 points. Read More…
