Fact Check: Is Nigeria poverty capital of the world?
Claim A former governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said with 38 million people on the verge of extreme hunger, Nigeria has become the poverty capital of the world. Speaking during an interview on News Central TV last Wednesday, he said, “From all records, Nigeria has […]
Nigerian Secret Police, DSS, Summons Social Media User, Idris Animasaun, Critical Of Oyo Governor Makinde’s Performance
Idris Animashaun, a social media personality known for speaking truth to power, has been invited by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly criticising Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s governance. A source who described Animasaun as a “strong critic of the Oyo State Governor,” informed SaharaReporters he had been “invited by the DSS for […]
N701m spent on Remi Tinubu’s foreign trips in three months amid hardship — Report
In the last three months, the Federal Government of Nigeria spent approximately N701 million on foreign trips for First Lady, Remi Tinubu, covering visits to five countries. This expenditure follows the earlier allocation of N1.5 billion for vehicles for the Office of the First Lady as part of the 2023 supplementary budget. An investigation by […]
NIMET PREDICTS HEAVY RAINS, THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NIGERIA
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Wednesday, September 11 to Friday, September 13 across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Katsina, Sokoto and Kaduna States during the morning hours on Wednesday in the northern region. According to NiMet, thunderstorms are […]
THE INSIDER: Why Ajuri Ngelale quit as presidential spokesman amidst Aso Rock civil war
By the time Ajuri Ngelale announced on Saturday that he was stepping aside as presidential spokesman, he had fallen out with many key presidency officials — Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff; Hakeem Muri-Okunola, principal secretary; and Victor Adeleke, chief of state protocol. Not forgetting President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, who — together with Gbajabiamila […]
How Police Meeting With Nigerian Labour Leader Joe Ajaero Went Amid Terrorism Financing Allegations
Comrade Joe Ajaero, Nigeria Labour Congress President, was questioned about a certain British-Russian citizen when he honoured a police invitation in Abuja on Thursday over alleged terrorism financing and other allegations. Ajaero honoured the invitation by the Inspector General of Police’s Intelligence Response Team on Thursday in company with his lawyer Mr Femi Falana (SAN) […]
Top 10 Dirtiest States in Nigeria 2024
Maintaining a proper waste management system is good for our health as people. This is because what we inhale as humans everyday are impactful in our wellbeing. Unfortunately, there are states in Nigeria lagging seriously in combating dirtiness. Check out the dirtiest states in Nigeria according to the data from the United Nations Environmental Programme […]
Top 8 cleanest states in Nigeria 2024
Top 8 cleanest states in Nigeria 2024 Clean environment should be one of the top priorities of a highly populated country like Nigeria because it would bring out the beauty of the environment and more importantly, diseases carried by air pollution would not be able to thrive. On the good side, some states have […]
Dr. OTOPE’s Generosity Shines Bright: Oremeji, Atolu, and Idi-Oro Community Express Heartfelt Gratitude
The Oremeji, Atolu, and Idi-Oro Community has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Hon. Chief (Dr.) Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji (OTOPE) for his substantial cash donation towards the renovation of their local school and other community projects. In a letter dated August 14, 2024, and signed by the Project Management Committee Chairman, Aare Alao Olalekan, the community leaders […]
EFCC Uncovers Origin of FG’s Nigerian Education Loan Fund(NELFUND) Funding
EFCC Uncovers Origin of FG’s Nigerian Education Loan Fund(NELFUND) Funding The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said the N50 billion given to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), also known as Students Loan, was not a donation as reported by some media organisations. The anti-corruption agency in a statement issued by its […]