Category Archives: METRO
BREAKING: President Tinubu Suspends Humanitarian Minister, Betta Edu, Orders EFCC To Handle Investigation
Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has made the decision to suspend Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, from her position in accordance with his stated commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency,
Dangote Reacts to EFCC’s Visit to its Headquarters
…Says EFCC only visited and not raided head office Management of Dangote Industries Limited has doused the concerns of stakeholders following the visit to its Head office in Lagos by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) saying
PICTORIAL: Akeredolu’s body arrives from Germany
Nine days after the demise of the late Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, his remains arrived in Nigeria on Friday. This was contained in a Facebook post by the former Chief Press Secretary to the late governor, Mr
N37.1bn Fraud: I’m Sick, Give Me More Time To Honour Your Invitation — Former Minister To EFCC
Suspended former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has officially written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission seeking an extension of the deadline to meet with EFCC interrogators over an ongoing probe into an
Automation Of Passport Application To Begin January 8 — Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, on Monday, confirmed that the passport application automation process will begin operation on January 8, 2024. Recall that the minister announced in December that the Federal Government was working to ensure a full automation
President Tinubu Signs N28.7trn 2024 Budget Into Law
Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has signed the 2024 appropriation bill of N28.7 trillion into law. A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity said President Tinubu assented to the bill at
[FULL TEXT] President Tinubu’s 2024 New Year Address to Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu on Monday delivered his first New Year speech to the citizens with a promise to fight every obstacle that impedes business competitiveness in the country. The president also explained the steps his administration is taking to improve
BREAKING: Senate Passes 2024 Budget, Increases it by Over N1trn
The senate has passed the 2024 appropriation bill, increasing its size from N27.5 trillion as proposed by President Bola Tinubu to N28.7 trillion. The budget size was increased by N1.2 trillion. The bill was passed for third reading after Solomon
CBN Special Investigator Summons Titan Trust MD, Major Shareholders Over Acquisition Of Union Bank
The special investigator panel on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and related entities has summoned Babatunde Lemo, chairman of Titan Trust Bank (TTB), over the institution’s acquisition of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN). In a letter dated December 24,
TheElites Publisher, Kemi Akinyemi Releases New Book On Adenuga
Celebrity journalist and publisher of The ELITES Magazine, Kemi Akinyemi, has released another treasure, this time a coffee table book on the inspirational life of foremost industrialist, philanthropist, communications guru, sports financier and Chairman of Globacom Telecommunications Dr Mike Adenuga.
