Category: Politics
NLC protests as police probe Ajaero for terrorism financing
The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, has confirmed the invitation of its President, Joe Ajaero, by the police over issues bordering alleged terrorism fina [...]
I’ve been threatened over reforms in power sector – Bayo Adelabu
Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, says he receives threat calls from unknown persons who are against the progress in the power sector.
He said al [...]
Amosun, Utomi bicker over seizure of presidential plane orchestrated by Chinese company
Ibikunle Amosun, a former governor of Ogun, has responded to an allegation against him by Pat Utomi, a professor of political economy, concerning [...]
Why I terminated contract that has led to seizure of Nigeria’s presidential jets – Amosun
The man who, as Ogun governor, terminated a Chinese firm’s contract that has now put Nigeria in an embarrassing situation has defended his decision.
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‘We’re ready to negotiate with Nigeria,’ says Chinese firm over seized presidential jets
Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd, a Chinese firm, says it is ready for a resolution of its dispute with Nigeria.
A Paris court recen [...]
French court orders seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets
A French court has ordered the seizure of three presidential jets linked to the Federal Government.
The jets to be seized are a Dassault Falcon 7X, [...]
Obi slams FG over poor outing at 2024 Olympic despite N12bn spent to prepare athletes
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential elections has berated the federal government over Nigeria’s poor ou [...]
Seyi Makinde counters Tinubu on disbursement of N570bn to states
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, says the N570 billion disbursed to states did not come from the federal government.
The governor said Presiden [...]
Women affairs’ minister disrupts Abuja event, accuse organisers of impersonation
A mild drama played out on Thursday morning as the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, disrupted an event in Abuja [...]
Ali Ndume apologises to APC but maintains that Tinubu’s govt is populated by kleptocrats
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has apologised to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) but has maintained that he stands [...]