The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has decried the alarming state of hunger and desperation in Nigeria. It blamed high rate of hunger in the land on poor governance and inadequate response to rising poverty levels. Reacting to the tragic stampedes that claimed dozens of lives across the country during food distribution events, the Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani described the incidents as heartbreaking reflections of the severe hardship Nigerians are enduring. Rafsanjani in a statement issued Saturday noted that it was a clear indication that Nigerians are facing very difficult times under this administration. He said:…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi Friday shunned the House of Representatives panel investigating the planned retirement of over 1,000 staff of the apex bank. The Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, Hon. Bello Kumo expressed displeasure over the absence of the Dingyadi and Cardoso. Displeased by their absence, Kumo warned that the committee would be left with no choice but to sanction government officials who failed to honour the committee’s invitation. He added that a new date for the hearing would be communicated to them in due course. Kumo…
What amuses me about Badenoch is how Nigerian she is. True. Because we have a vibrant yabis culture in this country. I always say it – the fastest way to start a conversation with a total stranger in this country is to look at them, sigh deeply, and say, ‘Hmm, this country na wa o’. And, I tell you, from Area 1 to Zuba, you will be competing for who has the worst stories. If you say how they kidnapped your mother, they will answer, ‘You, you are even lucky. Me, that they kidnapped my mother on the same day…
When one laboured so hard to keep family and friends happy, but yet can’t live to eat the fruits of such sweet, sour, heart aching and sweat drenching experiences of life. I had wished that you live to eat the fruits of your hard labour in pursuit of great goals for your family, especially your special needs son-Ahmed. Your strength courage and resilience was an inspiration to many women. You never gave up on Ahmed, whom we call the Star Boy! Thanks to all your sacrifices to make an hero out of the child. You were kind, warmly, respectful and…
the federal government has revealed that no fewer than 340,000 passengers would benefit from free train ride across six corridors during the festive period. TheHintsNews reports that in a move to alleviate the burden of rising transportation costs following the removal of the petrol subsidy, the federal government had directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to offer free train rides. Speaking during a press briefing at Kubwa Station, the acting Managing Director of the (NRC) Mr. Ben Iloanusi said the initiative which began Friday was part of a broader effort to provide relief to Nigerians struggling with economic challenges. He…
The federal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the transport unions to commence a 50 per cent discount on road fares during the 2024 yuletide season. The agreement followed directives by President Bola Tinubu that passengers should board buses to their destination for only 50 percent of the fares. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Adeleye Adeoye, on behalf of the Minister, signed the MoU between the federal government and the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). He also signed the agreement with the Association…
The National Drug Law Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down eight rice shops and a warehouse in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. In a post on the verified X handle of the agency, it said tyey were implicated in producing and distributing counterfeit rice, leading to the seizure of over 1,600 bags worth approximately ₦5 billion. It added that the operation uncovered counterfeit rice repackaged in branded bags such as Big Bull, Royal Stallion, and Tomato Aposo, which aimed at deceiving unsuspecting consumers. It said: “In a major operation, NAFDAC has shut down eight rice shops and…
The Air Component (AC) of Operation Fansan Yamma and troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralised scores of bandits during air and grand operation carried out in Danmusa, Safana, and Kankara Local Government Areas of Katsina state. The operation also led to the killing of notorious bandit kingpins, Manore, Lalbi and their cohorts. Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Muazu in a statement issued Friday said the operation, conducted on 19 December 2024, followed credible intelligence revealing the establishment of bandit camps around Bichi Hill, which had intensified banditry activities in…
The House of Representatives has passed the 2025 appropriation bill of N49.7 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday for second reading. Leading the debate on the bill at the pl Mary on Thursday, the Leader of the House, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere commended the determination of the government to reduce inflation to 15 per cent in 2015,. He added that the target was realisable if all Nigerians contribute their quota, saying the President has demonstrated serious courage and leadership in moving the nation forward. Ihonvbere said Tinubu admitted during the budget presentation that Nigerians were…
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 1 in Mora, have neutralised 10 terrorists while repelling a coordinated attack by Boko Haram/ ISWAP Terrorists on the military base at Darak in Cameroon. Chief Military Information Officer, HQ MNJTF N’djamena, Chad, Lt-Col. Olaniyi Osoba in a statement issued Thursday said the attack took place in the early hours of Wednesday, 18 December, 2024. He said: “The attack began at dawn, with the terrorists launching assaults from multiple directions at the Darak military base. “In a fierce gun battle, troops swiftly engaged the terrorists, eliminating 6 terrorists and…