Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has disbursed a total of ₦9,357,743,281.35 in gratuities owed to state workers since 2011. The governor initiated the payment of the backlog of gratuities in February of this year. In a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor’s spokesperson, detailed the payments made to retired workers….
Abdulmumuni Abiola, son of the late Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist Moshood Abiola, has disclosed that his father bequeathed £650,000 to his first four wives. This revelation was made during an episode of the ‘Mic On Podcast,’ hosted by Channels TV presenter Seun Okinbaloye, with the video released on Saturday. A copy of Moshood Abiola’s will…
Victor Osimhen has secured his first Turkish Super Lig award shortly after joining Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli. The Nigerian international’s stunning goal against Kasımpaşa has been voted the Goal of the Week by beIN SPORTS, garnering an impressive 77.96% of the total votes. Osimhen made an immediate impact by scoring his first…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss an application filed by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, which seeks to prevent the forfeiture of properties and funds linked to him. On August 25, 2024, the court authorized the EFCC to temporarily seize…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a warning regarding the potential derailment of Nigeria’s democracy due to ongoing tensions surrounding the local government elections in Rivers State. The state has been in the spotlight recently, particularly following a court ruling that prohibited police from providing security for the elections and ordered the Independent National Electoral…
Israel is commemorating the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war and escalated tensions across the region, including in Lebanon. President Isaac Herzog will lead a memorial service in Sderot, one of the cities hardest hit by the Palestinian militant assault. A rally calling for a ceasefire in Gaza…
The Kaduna State government has refuted media reports claiming it borrowed ₦36 billion in the past six months, describing the allegations as false and misleading. Instead, the government clarified that it is currently repaying loans inherited from the previous administration, which have tripled in value due to the sharp devaluation of the Naira. In an…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to withhold federal allocations from states that have failed to conduct credible local government elections. In a statement on Sunday, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, urged Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to ensure that funds from the Federation…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Timi Dakolo has melted hearts with a touching tribute to his wife, Busola, on her 40th birthday. The artist penned a heartfelt song in her honor, capturing the essence of their love and journey together. In a message shared on social media, Dakolo expressed his deep affection for Busola, saying, “They…
