Amid Hardship, Tinubu Plans to Borrow N2.5 Trn Through FGN Bond in February
Chief Bola Tinubu is set to procure N2.5 trillion in the upcoming second FGN bond auction of the year, as disclosed by the Debt Management Office in a circular released on Wednesday. This offering consists of two tranches: one valued at N1.25 trillion maturing in February 2031 and another N1.25 trillion with a 10-year tenor….
Putin Says Russia is Close to Creating Cancer Vaccines
Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russian scientists were close to creating vaccines for cancer that could soon be available to patients, Reuters is reporting. During televised remarks, Putin expressed optimism, stating, “We have reached a significant milestone in the development of cancer vaccines and next-generation immunomodulatory drugs.” READ ALSO: Donald Trump Wins Nevada Primary…
Opara: Labour Party Chairman, Abure Denies N3.5bn Fraud Allegation
Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, has denied the accusations of misusing party funds leveled by the embattled National Treasurer. Abure refuted claims that the party had amassed over N3.5 billion in its accounts, dismissing them as untrue. Addressing the ongoing party crisis, Abure spoke on Arise Television’s Morning Show, countering allegations made by the…
Terrorists, Bandits Now Rape Our Women, Zamfara Indigene Laments
Banditry in rural Zamfara State has escalated, with criminals now targeting married women and girls for rape within their own homes. This disturbing trend coincided with the apprehension of suspected bandits by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the 176 Guards Battalion of the Nigerian Army, who revealed having sponsors during interrogation….
FUTA: NANS Pledges to Occupy EFCC Offices, Demands Release of Students Raided Overnight
The Ondo State Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Joint Campus Council (NANS-JCC), has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to promptly release all students unlawfully detained following a raid on their hostels. While acknowledging the importance of combating financial crimes and other illegal activities, the student body expressed dismay over…
BREAKING: Protests Hit Delta As Youths March Against Police Brutality
Hundreds of Nigerians are presently rallying in Ughelli, Delta State, to denounce rampant police brutality and extortion targeting Nigerian youths. In a video footage obtained by SaharaReporters, demonstrators are urging the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission, and “all patriotic citizens” to address police officers who have adopted criminal behaviors while…
Petrol Subsidy is Back Under Tinubu – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over the Nigerian government’s reinitiation of subsidies on premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, through undisclosed means. On May 29, 2023, during his inauguration speech, Bola Tinubu declared an end to petrol subsidies, leading to a surge in prices for goods and services nationwide. Shortly…
NBA Declines Proposal to Allow British Lawyers Practice in Nigeria
The Nigerian Bar Association has rejected the recent arrangement permitting United Kingdom attorneys to practice within Nigeria. In an email sent to Nigerian Bar Association lawyers on Tuesday at 11:34 pm, titled “The Purported ETIP Agreement on Legal Services between the Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom,” NBA President Yakubu Maikyau (SAN) emphasized that…
VIDEO: How EFCC Operatives Arrested FUTA Students in Midnight Raid
According to reports, operatives believed to be agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission conducted a late-night operation at the Federal University of Technology in Akure, Ondo State. Allegedly, student lodgings were breached around 2 a.m. Various students have taken to social media platforms, posting videos and claiming that the individuals forcibly entered rooms…
BREAKING: Ondo PDP Chairman Dies
The Chairman of the Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Fatai Adams is dead. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. Mr. Kennedy Peretei, the Ondo PDP Publicity Secretary, confirmed this unfortunate event on Wednesday morning. READ ALSO: Tinubu is Embarrassment to Yoruba Tribe, His ‘Lagos boys’ Hungry for…