The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has reassured Nigerians that the Federal Government is diligently working to prevent Nigeria from succumbing to its numerous challenges at this critical juncture in the nation’s history. At the official inauguration of “TechAdvantage Nigeria,” a platform designed to support Nigeria’s tech ecosystem for the creation…
The death of his former Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Jones Oladeinde Arogbofa (rtd), at the age of 72, has shocked former President Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan referred to him as a devoted and patriotic Nigerian who gave his all to serve our country and humanity in a condolence statement sent to the Arogbofa family and…
Austin Agada, the All Progressives Congress state chairman who had been suspended, was reinstated on Monday by the Benue State High Court in Makurdi. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, the Chief Judge of Benue State, issued the directive in response to a plea to vacate the temporary injunction prohibiting Agada from representing the Benue State APC Chairman….
David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to improving the country’s road infrastructure to foster economic growth. Umahi emphasized the importance of establishing safe and properly maintained roads. To achieve this goal, Umahi endorsed collaboration between the Ministry of Works and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). He also stated…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (representing Edo North) has attributed the severe economic hardships experienced by Nigerians to what he describes as the “reckless policies” implemented during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Oshiomhole asserted that he had opposed many of these policies, alleging that they were designed to further oppress an already struggling population. These…
Experts are currently deliberating on the true motives behind the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) allegations of misappropriation of N80 billion against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The timing of the alleged crime, purportedly committed four months before Bello assumed office, has raised questions about the EFCC’s intentions. The EFCC recently amended a…
On Monday, state governors elected under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) expressed grave concerns, stating that Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, is perilously close to resembling the situation in Venezuela. Venezuela is currently grappling with a host of challenges, including political corruption, persistent shortages of essential…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested 24 alleged drug traffickers and dealers in eight states during a series of large-scale interdiction operations, capturing roughly 7,609 kg of various illicit narcotics. A 42-year-old man who was trying to give opioid pills to rebels in Banki, Borno State, a six-month pregnant woman, a mother with…
The currency rate between dollars and naira as of today, February 12, 2024, is shown below. The official exchange rate between the dollar and the naira in Nigeria as of right now, includes CBN and Bureau De Change rates. What Is Today’s Official Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate? According to data published on the official…
The 18th National Council on Transportation is hosted by Ogun. The 18th edition of the National Council on Transportation will be held in Ogun State from Tuesday, February 13, 2024, to Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Ogun State Government. Governor Dapo Abiodun will host the conference, which will be attended by the directors of…
