THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has said it must regain the presidency it lost in 2015, as the seat of power had “become our party’s birth right.” Rep. Chinda Kingsley, the leader of the minority caucus in the House, said this while briefing newsmen …

MINISTER of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says corruption and corrupt practices fuel insecurity in the country, calling for all hands to be on deck to fight the menace. The minister said this, when he paid a courtesy visit to Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, the Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and …

A recent report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for the third quarter of last year indicates that the Federal Government paid approximately ₦205 billion in electricity subsidies. The report highlighted that the government’s subsidy obligation for 2023/Q3 amounted to ₦205 billion, averaging N68 billion per month. Newsextra24 understands that …

NOLLYWOOD actor, Seun Jimoh has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of “scapegoating” celebrities in its ongoing clampdown on Naira abusers. He was reacting to the news that the commission is set to arraign popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest for Naira abuse days after crossdresser, …

Victor Boniface has revealed the reason behind Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title success. Die Werkself were crowned Bundesliga champions for the first time in their 102-year history after a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen at the BayArena on Sunday. Leverkusen ended Bayern Munich’s 11-year reign in the German top-flight. Xabi Alonso’s …

AFROBEATS star, Tiwa Savage has revealed what inspired her to become a musician. The ‘Koroba’ crooner said her dream was to become an actress but she delved into music because of a man she had a crush on. According to her, her crush was always around musicians so she ditched …

THE All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday said those who suspended its National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje are not card carrying members of the party. APC spokesman, Felix Morka said those who suspended Ganduje are affiliated to the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP. In a statement, Morka said Ganduje’s suspension was …

THE Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has resolved to monitor and investigate unusual hikes in prices of goods and services. Ag. Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi in a statement issued on Wednesday said it was unacceptable that despite the recent appreciation of the Naira against …

PRICE of a 50-kilogram bag of rice (locally parboiled) has decreased by 19 per cent to N68,000 from N84,000 in February. This is despite rising food inflation. Trojan News surveys at Dutse and Kubwa (village) markets in Abuja showed that the prices of a 50kg bag of rice, such as …

THE Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has begun disbursement of the N200bn Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to verified applicants. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Aniete, made this known in a post via her official X handle on Tuesday. Recall that the federal government, through the Bank of Industry, had said …