Senators Kick Against Tinubu’s 2024 Budget ‘For Being Unfair to Northern Region’
A total of 58 senators affiliated with the Northern Senators Forum (NSF) have opposed the N28.7 trillion 2024 budget presented by Bola Tinubu. They argue that the budget’s projections and allocations display bias and inequity, particularly disadvantaging the northern region. This was articulated on Monday through a statement signed by Senator Suleiman Kawu Summaila, the…
Tinubu, Man of Integrity Can Never Support Looting of Public Assets – Adeleke to Osun APC Leaders
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has restated that Bola Ahmed Tinubu would never endorse the embezzlement of public assets. He made this declaration in response to accusations from the Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the recently released White Paper. Leaders of the APC in the state had urged Bola Tinubu and law enforcement agencies…
Akeredolu’s Burial to Hold February 23
The burial ceremony for the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is scheduled to take place on February 23, as revealed in an announcement made by his eldest son, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Monday. Governor Akeredolu passed away on December 27, 2023, after a prolonged illness at a German hospital. The statement further outlined that the burial rites…
Wike Laments Bad Economy Under Tinubu, Says Poverty Worsening Insecurity
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said that Bola Tinubu’s administration is actively engaged in enhancing the country’s economy to tackle poverty, a key contributor to insecurity. Wike, speaking during a media session in Abuja on Monday, emphasized the interdependence of poverty and the economy, drawing a parallel with the link between poverty and criminal activities….
Economic Crisis, Unemployment, Insecurity Behind Mental Illnesses in Nigeria—Psychiatrists
Experienced mental health professionals have warned that the prevailing economic crisis in the country is likely to exacerbate the incidence of mental illnesses. Presently, an estimated 60 million Nigerians are grappling with mental health issues. Despite their reluctance to quantify the expected increase, mental health experts have affirmed that the prevalence of mental illnesses is…
BREAKING: Super Eagles Defeat Guinea-Bissau 1-0, Advance to Round of 16
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau in the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast on Monday, advancing to the round of 16. The decisive goal came from an own goal by O. Sangante, triggered by a dangerous pass from Moses Simon. Peseiro maintained the successful 3-4-3 lineup used in…
How Six Guinea Fans Died Celebrating AFCON Victory
Six Guinean enthusiasts tragically lost their lives while rejoicing in their nation’s inaugural triumph at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. According to the Guinean Football Federation, Feguifoot, the incident occurred during a celebratory gathering on the streets of Conakry, the capital of Guinea, as fans jubilantly drove cars and rode motorcycles….
JUST IN: 79-Year-Old Liberia’s New President Fails to End Inauguration Speech
Liberia’s recently inaugurated President, Joseph Boakai, faced a challenge during his inauguration speech in the capital, Monrovia, as he struggled to reach its conclusion. Approximately 30 minutes into his address, it became evident that he was experiencing difficulty speaking. The situation escalated when President Boakai appeared on the verge of passing out, requiring assistance from…
AFCON: Don’t Underrate Guinea-Bissau; It Can Be Dangerous – Fans Tell Super Eagles
Several football fans are hopeful that the Super Eagles will emerge victorious in their final group match against Guinea-Bissau in the ongoing Total Energies African Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Expressing their optimism in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu, these enthusiasts emphasized the importance of not underestimating Guinea-Bissau, cautioning…
Cameroon Commences World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children
Cameroon has initiated the world’s inaugural routine vaccine program against malaria, aiming to save numerous children’s lives in Africa. The inaugural dose was administered to a baby girl named Daniella at a health facility near Yaoundé, marking a significant step in the fight against the disease that claims 600,000 lives annually in Africa, with children…