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Ogun LG Election: Governor Abiodun Lauds Peaceful Conduct

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has commended the people of the state for the orderly manner they conducted themselves during the local government election in the state. The governor gave the commendation on Saturday while fielding questions from newsmen after voting at Ita-Osanyin Unit 2, Ward 3, Iperu-Remo, Ikenne …

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Cash Hoarding: CBN Gives New Directives to Banks

THE Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to Deposit Money Banks over cash hoarding and diversion, stating that such actions will attract stiff penalties. In a circular dated November 13, 2024, signed by the Acting Director of Currency Operations, Muhammad Olayemi, and released by the CBN on …

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Edo State Governor Okpebholo Announces Six Fresh Appointments

EDO State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Paddy lyamu as the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); Lucky Enehita – Inegbenehi as the Managing Director of the State Waste Management Board; CP Friday Ibadin, Retd, State Corps Commander, Edo State …

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President Tinubu Approves Establishment of New Disaster Relief Fund

VICE-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday announced that President Bola Tinubu had approved the establishment of a new Disaster Relief Fund to strengthen Nigeria’s humanitarian response system. Shettima made this known at the launch of the Humanitarian Supply Chain Management – Partnership for Localisation Project, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. …

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FEC Approves ₦47.9tn 2025 Budget

THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved a proposed national budget of ₦47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. This was part of …

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NNPC, Dangote Refinery signs 10-year Gas Purchase deal

THE NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.), has executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Under the agreement, the NNPC Gas Marketing Limited will supply 100 Cubic Feet Per Day (MMSCF/D) gas …

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CIA Confirms Nigeria’s President Tinubu as Active Asset

THE Central Intelligence Agency has reportedly confirmed that Nigeria’s sitting president, Bola Tinubu, is regarded as an active asset by U.S. intelligence, sparking a major international espionage scandal. The disclosure surfaced in a joint filing by the CIA, FBI, and DEA opposing the release of unredacted information about Tinubu’s background. …

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