Year: 2024

Supreme Court Grants Financial Autonomy To Local Governments.

The Supreme Court has prohibited the 36 state governors from retaining or using funds designated for the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the country. The court ruled that it is both illegal and unconstitutional for governors to seize funds allocated to LGAs within their states. This longstanding practice, ongoing for over two decades, was […]

Ex-Accountant General Seeks More Time To Refund N1.6bn Looted Funds.

By Akinde Elizabeth( SIWES Student, Rhema College of Science and Management Technology) A former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has requested additional time from the court to refund N1.6 billion in allegedly looted funds. Nwabuoku and his co-defendant, Felix Nweke, are facing money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Is Meeting With President Bola Tinubu Today To Discuss Increasing The Minimum Wage To N250,000.

By Akinde Elizabeth (Siwes student At Rhema College Of Science And Management Technology.) Currently, the minimum wage is N30,000, which the NLC argues is insufficient due to the rising cost of living since it was last set. This meeting follows President Tinubu’s commitment to proposing a new minimum wage bill to the National Assembly, expected […]

Two Teenagers Caught Stealing High-Tension Electricity Cables In Osun State.

By Akinde Elizabeth( Siwes Student, Rhema College of Science and Management) Two teenagers, Jelili and Babatunde, were apprehended while stealing high-tension electricity cables in Arola village, Ede, Osun State. Members of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service arrested the 19-year-olds as they were about to flee after cutting the cables from the poles. The […]

FG Suspends Food Import Duties, Partners With States On Farming To Tackle Food Inflation.

By Akinde ElizabethSiwes Student (Rhema College Of Science And Management Technology) The Nigerian government has suspended duties, tariffs, and taxes on food imports for 150 days to combat the high cost of food and alleviate the suffering of Nigerians. In collaboration with state governments, the federal government plans to expand land cultivation and support smallholder […]

Kano Orders Shutdown Of Same-Sex Marriage Promotion.

By Olorunda Blessing, IT Student (Lagos State Polytechnic) Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has instructed the state Hisbah Board to crack down on groups promoting LGBTQ rights, citing breaches of moral standards and violations of Shari’ah law. This directive follows rising tensions over activities allegedly promoting same-sex marriage in the state. Commissioner for Information, Baba […]

Lagos Resident Killed By Electrocution During Devastating Rainstorm.

By Fatai Ewatomilola, SIWES Student (Westland Polytechnic) A tragic incident occurred in Surulere, a densely populated neighborhood of Lagos, where a heavy rainstorm caused severe flooding. A live wire fell into a puddle, electrocuting an unsuspecting resident. The torrential rain overwhelmed the drainage system, creating a dangerous mix of electrified water and submerged infrastructure. This […]

President Tinubu’s Economic Plan Accountability.

By Ogunlade Faith Oyindamola (IT Student of Pafric College of Health Management and Technology) President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) made a significant impact last week by injecting N2 trillion into the economy. Aimed at reviving the economy within six months, this move demonstrates a strong commitment to economic recovery. The formation of the […]

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