The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued an apology to Nigerians for his recent remark suggesting that they leave freezers on for days due to low electricity tariffs. During an appearance on Channels TV, the Minister expressed regret, stating, “Anything we have said that is considered offensive, we are sorry about that.” Adelabu had…
The Zimbabwean government has introduced a groundbreaking HIV prevention method in the form of a two-month lasting injection. The drug, Injectable cabotegravir (CAB_LA), is now available for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), offering a cutting-edge biomedical solution to prevent HIV transmission among individuals at high risk. Unlike the conventional daily regimen of pills required for PrEP, this…
The presidency has expressed confidence that the Naira will witness a significant boost by the first quarter of 2025, thanks to recent interventions in the foreign exchange market and the full resumption of operations by the refineries. Speaking to state house correspondents on Thursday, April 11, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and…
Omobayo Godwin has officially assumed office as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. This follows the impeachment of Philip Shaibu by the State House of Assembly, paving the way for Governor Godwin Obaseki to nominate Omobayo Godwin, aged 37, as the new Deputy Governor. Omobayo Godwin was sworn in at approximately 1:40 pm on Monday…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the cessation of the practice of accepting foreign currencies as collateral for loans denominated in the local currency, the naira. In a circular issued on April 8, the apex bank directed all Nigerian banks to cease the practice of using foreign currencies as collateral for loans denominated in…
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has issued a stark warning, emphasizing that his country “will lose the war” against Russia if the United States Congress does not approve military aid to bolster its resistance to the ongoing invasion. Zelensky’s urgent plea comes amid Congress’s prolonged delay in passing vital assistance packages for Ukraine, leaving Kyiv…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the agency has recovered N30 billion for the Federal Government and is currently investigating 50 bank accounts as part of the ongoing probe into the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and the former chief executive…
The Sultan of Sokoto and the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, April 10th, as the day for Eid-Fitri. The declaration, he says, followed the report of the National Moon Sighting Committees across the country which confirmed that the moon has not been sighted. A statement…
A Nigerian man named Remi has asserted that the ‘Olosho’ business is a multimillion-naira industry in the Lekki area of Lagos State. “I can assure you that ‘Olosho’ is indeed a multimillion industry in Lekki. Please refrain from disputing this fact. You haven’t witnessed what I have witnessed,” he stated on X.
The Federal Government has announced Tuesday, April 9th, and Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, as Public Holidays to commemorate the Eid-el-Fitr Celebration. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, conveyed the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extending congratulations to all Muslim Ummah for the successful conclusion of the fasting period during the holy month…
