STAMPEDES AT MAITAMA AND OKIJA: TRAGEDIES IN POVERTY OF FOOD
Gorip Wushiba Habila The deadly stampede, which reportedly resulted in the death of ten (10) vulnerable and elderly people who turned up to receive alms at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, on…
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‘We are depressed by the Stampedes’ – Prof. Nentawe Outlines Steps to Prevent Future Disasters
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed profound sorrow over the stampedes that tragically claimed lives during palliative distributions in Ibadan, Anambra,…
2025 Budget: Why FG Proposed ₦4.91 Trillion for Security, Defence—Sources
The Federal Government of Nigeria has prioritised reclaiming “ungoverned spaces” in northern Nigeria as a critical focus in the 2025 fiscal year. To address this, ₦4.91 trillion has been allocated…
Just in: FG Declares December 25, 26, and January 1 as public holidays.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Thursday, December 26, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New…
Atiku Identifies 5 Reasons Tinubu’s 2025 Budget Can’t Solve Nigeria’s Economic Challenges
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the proposed 2025 budget submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as inadequate for addressing Nigeria’s deep-seated economic challenges. Atiku’s remarks, contained…
Port Harcourt Refinery Shuts Down After Multi-Billion Dollar Rehabilitation (See Why)
Barely a month after the much-publicised reopening of the Port Harcourt Refinery, reports indicate that operations have once again ceased. On December 19, 2024, journalists visiting the facility noted that…
Nigerian Army Council Promotes 108 Generals
The Nigerian Army has announced the promotion of 108 senior officers to the ranks of major-general and brigadier-general. The promotions, approved by the Nigerian Army Council, were confirmed in a…
Tinubu Reappoints Madein, Redeploys Acting Account General
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended the tenure of Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the substantive Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) until March 7, 2025. Previously, Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi…
PLASMIDA Workshop Equips MSMEs with Knowledge and Skills for Success
The Plateau State Microfinance Development Agency (PLASMIDA) organized a workshop for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on December 19, 2024. The event, themed “Empowering MSMEs for Growth: Navigating Regulations,…
Reasons why POS charges increased
Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators across Nigeria have increased their withdrawal fees, now charging between ₦150 to ₦200 for every ₦5,000 transaction, up from the previous rate of ₦100. The operators attribute…