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President Tinubu Calls for Immediate Release of Children Arrested in Protests
The case gained attention after the police presented 72 minors before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, November 1, 2024, where they faced charges including treason for their involvement in the nationwide protests.
In response to widespread public … Continue Reading
Equatorial Guinea’s Financial Chief Arrested After 400 Sextapes Leaked Online
Equatorial Guinea’s Financial Investigation Chief Arrested Amidst Sextape Scandal Involving Prominent Wives
The Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, has been taken into custody following revelations that he allegedly recorded over … Continue Reading
Bobrisky Finally Leaves Nigeria After Multiple Failed Attempts
Bobrisky Departs Nigeria Following Release from EFCC Custody
Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, a figure frequently at the center of controversy, has reportedly left Nigeria just days after being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). … Continue Reading
NOA to Begin nationwide birth registration For Children
NOA Launches Nationwide Birth Registration Drive for Children Aged 0–5
Abuja – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced the commencement of a countrywide social mobilization initiative aimed at ensuring the birth registration of every child in Nigeria. This drive … Continue Reading
South African Police Arrest 225 Illegal Miners at Orkney Mine
South African Police believe hundreds more miners may still be trapped underground, with officials estimating that as many as a thousand illegal miners remain in the mine shafts in Orkney.
Orkney – South African police have arrested 225 illegal miners, … Continue Reading
Nigeria Proposes N341 Billion Budget for Urgent Road and Bridge Repairs
The Nigerian Federal Government has proposed a bold ₦341 billion budget to fund emergency repairs and upgrades for roads and bridges nationwide, aiming to tackle the long-standing infrastructure challenges plaguing the country.
The proposal, revealed at the recent Federal Executive … Continue Reading
Nigeria Set to Host Africa Energy Bank’s $5Billion Take-off in January 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially announced the launch date for the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), a highly anticipated $5 billion initiative aimed at advancing energy access and development across Africa.
Slated to begin operations on January 28, 2025… Continue Reading
“How Will They Take All This Land And Give It To An Igbo Man?” HBA Accuses Minister Nyesom Wike of Unlawful Demolitions in Abuja
The Home Builders Association of Nigeria has launched serious accusations against Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over his recent order to demolish properties worth over ₦200 billion in Abuja’s Sabon Lugbe area. The association claims these
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FCT Approves N33.24Billion For Infrastructure Development
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Executive Committee has approved a landmark budget of ₦33.24 billion to fund critical infrastructure projects designed to elevate the standard of living in Abuja.
In a decision reached at its ninth session, chaired by FCT … Continue Reading