The Presidency has dismissed concerns that the recent Ghanaian presidential election, where the ruling party lost, could influence President Bola Tinubu’s chances of retaining power in 2027. Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, stated on Wednesday that Nigeria’s situation is fundamentally different from Ghana’s. Bwala emphasized the President’s confidence ahead of the elections, pointing…
The Benue State Primary Health Care Board (BSPHCB), led by Executive Secretary Mrs. Grace Ashi Wende, has announced the ongoing outbreak of measles in six Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The affected LGAs are Buruku, Logo, Ushongo, Gwer-West, Obi, and Vandeikya. Mrs. Wende made the disclosure during the flag-off of the Integrated Measles…
Chief Martin Onovo, a former presidential candidate and oil sector expert, has criticized the Nigerian government’s handling of its recent Eurobond issuance, emphasizing that borrowing alone cannot stabilize the Naira. Instead, he advocated for increased productivity and reduced corruption as the foundation for long-term economic stability, according to DAILY INDEPENDENT. The issuance of the Eurobond,…
Deji Adeyanju and Partners Law Firm has announced its decision to withdraw from representing Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya in his legal case against Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member for Aba North/South, Abia State. Activist Deji Adeyanju shared the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. The case stems from an incident on October…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, stated on Wednesday that Nigerian workers today are significantly poorer than those of previous generations. Speaking during a lecture for the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute of Security Studies in Abuja, Oshiomhole highlighted that the current N70,000 minimum wage equates to only $42 when converted…
The family of the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, has formally announced the arrangements for her burial.The funeral is set to take place on November 29, 2024, with a service at her country home in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area. Governor Umo Eno, her grieving…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) to facilitate the return of Peugeot Automobile and Dunlop Tyres to Nigeria as part of a strategy to introduce credit facilities for purchasing new vehicles. This initiative is a component of Nigeria’s broader vision to become one of the countries providing consumer credit…
The naira strengthened across foreign exchange markets as the dollar dropped further to N1,567 on Thursday, following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) implementation of a new electronic forex trading framework. This marks a 2.5% gain, or N41, for the naira compared to Wednesday’s rate of N1,698 at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), according…
Here’s the rephrased version of the article, with all quotations retained as requested: Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, has been arrested on allegations of recording over 400 explicit videos involving the wives of prominent individuals in the country. The scandal surfaced during a fraud investigation…
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) marked a significant milestone, as the first cohort of students from its School of Anaesthetic Technology graduated, on Friday, 6th of December, 2024. In his address, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, lauded the pioneering graduates for their accomplishments, as he spoke about the school from…
