Charles Ugwu, a former minister of commerce and industry, was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on charges of conspiratorial and N3.6 billion loan fraud. The late President Umaru Yar’Adua nominated Ugwu as a minister. Following a reorganization of the government that included 19 other ministers, he was fired. The former minister was…
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu gave Nigerians reassurance that they shouldn’t be concerned about the large-scale departure of skilled workers from the nation. He promised that the Federal Government, working with sub-nationals, will train more people to fill the professional void that is currently evident in the tech, health, and other sectors. The President delivered…
Funke Akindele, a producer in Nollywood, has discussed her thoughts on failure and the reasons behind her belief that her failed marriages were not failures. Akindele told Wazobia FM in Lagos that she learned early on from her mother that failure is a necessary part of success. She claims that she simply accepts marriage. “as…
The Nigerian singer and songwriter Tiwa Savage filed a plea alleging Grammy nominee David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, had threatened and harassed her. The Lagos State Police Command has acknowledged receiving the appeal. Benjamin Hundeyin, the public relations officer for the state police, announced on Tuesday that an inquiry into the…
Claims that the late musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known by his stage name Mohbad, left a will have been refuted by the singer’s management. Remembering past reports, the late singer’s management disputes assertions made by his father, Joseph Aloba, that he wrote a will prior to his passing. The management of the late artist refutes…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eleven (11) new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy: (1) Tola Akerele — Director-General, National Theatre (2) Dr. Shaibu Husseini — Director-General, National Films and Censors Board (3) Mr. Obi Asika — Director-General, National Council for Arts and…
Due to ongoing investigations into issues inside the ministry, the passports of Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and Sadiya Umar-Farouq, her predecessor, have been confiscated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC. As of the time this report was filed at 7 p.m., Edu, who arrived at…
On Monday, January 8, 2024, the President made my day by announcing Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, would be suspended. In any case, this does not indicate that the Minister has been found guilty in the scandal involving the unlawful transfer of more than 585 million Naira from the public treasury to…
The phrase “no go gree for anybody,” which is widely used by people and youths around the nation, has drawn criticism from the Nigerian Police Force. The popular slang “No Gree for Anybody” has already gained widespread attention. Many people think the phrase refers to holding fast to one’s convictions and resisting the pull of…
In 2024, the Nigerian Federal Government plans to invest N450 billion in power interventions. This aligns with the budget analysis provided by the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company. For the “FGN Power Intervention Fund,” N450 billion was set aside under the company’s capital expenditure budget. In 2024, the Government Owned Enterprise plans to spend a…
