1. Allegation Of Budget Padding Tears Presidency, Senate Apart
- Presidency Exonerates Tinubu, Says NASS Padded 2024 Budget By N1.2tr
- It’s Concerning That A Senator Can Employ Such Primordial Antics To Fuel Divisive Rhetoric- Presidency
- Rein In Those Who Think A Crisis-Ridden Senate Would Better Profit Them-Senators Warn Ningi
- PRP Condemns Alleged Budget Padding, Demands Investigation
The allegation of padding in the 2024 Budget has continued to tear the Presidency and the National Assembly apart with accusation and counter accusation flying around. READ MORE
2. SIM-NIN Linkage: Restore Barred Phone Lines Of Nigerians Or Face Lawsuit, SERAP Threatens NCC
- Says NCC’s Action Is An Appalling Violation Of Citizens’ Rights To Freedom Of Expression, Information, Privacy
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Dr. Aminu Maida, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) “to immediately revoke the apparently unlawful directive to network providers to bar the phone lines of millions of Nigerians who have linked their SIM cards to their National Identification Numbers (NINs).” READ MORE
3. External Reserves Increase by 2.83% Due to Foreign Capital Inflows and Remittances
The economy of Nigeria is showing signs of turn-around as its external reserves have increased by 2.83 percent year-to-date following inflows from foreign capital and remittances. READ MORE
4. NGF Says Govs Are Taking Steps To Tackle Food Crisis, Economic Hardship
State governors in Nigeria are implementing diverse strategies and measures aimed at resolving the ongoing economic challenges and food crises within their respective states, the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has disclosed. READ MORE
5. Falana Asks Customs To Compensate Families Of Lagos Stampede Victims, Lifts Suspension On Distribution Of Remaining Foodstuffs
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Sunday, called on the authorities of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to compensate the families of victims of a stampede in Lagos State last month. READ MORE
6. African Union Condemns Mass Abduction Of Schoolchildren, Women In North-West Nigeria
The African Union has strongly condemned the mass abduction of schoolchildren and women on Thursday 7 March 2024, following an armed intrusion into the village of Kuriga, in northwestern Nigeria. READ MORE
7. Sultan Announces Sighting Of New Moon, Declares Beginning Of Fasting Tomorrow
The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has confirmed the sighting of the moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan 1445AH. READ MORE
8. After Weeklong Funeral Services, Outing Service Holds For Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Son
An outing service has been held for the late Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba, and son, Chizi who were buried in the late businessman’s hometown Omueke, Isiokpo in Rivers State. READ MORE
9. My Movies Ministers To My Viewers, Actress Etinosa Idemudia Says
Etinosa Idemudia, a talented Nollywood screen diva and social media influencer, is one filmmaker whose acting prowess and perseverance have allowed her to succeed thus far in the business. The actress, who was born in Delta State, graduated with a degree in computer engineering from Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State. She then entered the acting world full-time in 2016 after earning a diploma in performing arts from the well-known Royal Arts Academy. READ MORE
10.Arsenal Remain Top Of EPL As Liverpool, Man City Share point At Anfield
Arsenal maintained its spot at the top of the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday after Liverpool and Manchester City settled for a pulsating draw at Anfield. READ MORE