Why banditry, kidnapping, others are prevalent in Nigeria – Ex-president Obasanjo
- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed insecurity on the unemployment of youths nationwide
- Obasanjo, who spoke at a recent event in Lagos, said that when men and women are not adequately engaged in work, they tend to be a nuisance to society
- He also encouraged Nigerian youths to harness the importance of agriculture and its ability to generate wealth
Wike vs Fubara: Rivers Governor Defends Surprise Visit to Lawmakers’ Quarters
The governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained the reasons he visited the lawmakers’ quarters He calmed the tension as he clarified that he was at the structure to have an on-site, in-person assessment of the state of things there Fubara expressed confusion as to why the visit generated fuss, as if the quarters … Continue reading here ▶
Sorrow As Family of Abuja Schoolboy Who Died During Feeding Announces Burial Arrangements
The funeral arrangement of a boy who reportedly passed on during lunchtime in an Abuja school is out According to a report released on Friday, the four-year-old Miguel Ovoke would be laid to rest today Ovoke, a pupil of BrickHall School in Abuja, reportedly died in the school on Wednesday during its feeding hours and … Continue reading here ▶
JUST IN: Tinubu’s Govt Discloses When Remarkable Lagos Kano Rail Line Will Be Ready For Operations
The Nigerian government has announced that the Lagos-Kano rail line is set to begin freight operations in June 2024 This revelation came to light during the visit of the minister of transportation, Saidu Alkali, to the project site in Kano state The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation disclosed where the Lagos-Kano rail line has been … Continue reading here ▶
Coastal Highway: House of Reps Launches Fresh Investigation, Summons Finance, Works Ministers, AGF
The Nigerian House of Representatives has decided to probe the controversial construction of an interstate highway expected to route across states This comes as political oppositions remain steadfast in their disapproval of the multitrillion naira project The Presidency has defended itself, saying it did what was best for the project as it chose the contractor … Continue reading here ▶
“How Emefiele’s Men Pressured Me To Pay $600,000 Bribe for CBN Contract”: Witness Opens Up
The former CBN governor’s case with the EFCC has been compounded following a witness revelation Godwin Emefiele might likely spend more time in prison as a witness narrated before the court in Lagos that he was pressured to pay $600k for the award of a contract The witness, a retired Director in the IT Department … Continue reading here ▶
