I Inherited N85bn, $587m Debts, Can’t Pay Salaries Now, But Vow To Revamp Kaduna’s Economy — Gov. Uba Sani

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has raised the alarm that his administration inherited a huge debt burden of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities from the previous administration, making it difficult for him to pay workers’ salaries now. He, however, said that despite the humongous debt burden on the State government, he was […]

APC suspends Women Leader for criticising Governor Uba Sani and defending El-Rufai over Kaduna debt burden

The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its Women Leader, Maryam Suleiman (Mai Rusau) for criticising Governor Uba Sani over the huge debt inherited from the previous administration. Speaking at a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, the governor lamented the huge debt inherited from his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai. Sani said his administration … Continue reading “APC suspends Women Leader for criticising Governor Uba Sani and defending El-Rufai over Kaduna debt burden”

Afreximbank Closes $282m India-Focused Club Deal

Afreximbank Closes $282m India-Focused Club Deal The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Thursday announced the successful completion of a first-of-its-kind India-focused club deal for 282 million dollars. This is contained in a statement issued by Vincent Musumba, Manager, Communications and Events, Afreximbank, at the conclusion of the deal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Musumba […]

Do Not Denigrate Nigeria In Your Sermons, Tinubu Appeals To Religious Leaders

  President Bola Tinubu has called on religious leaders to refrain from vilifying or denigrating the nation in their sermons. Speaking during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja, the President emphasized the important role of religious leaders in shaping public opinion and fostering a sense … Continue reading “Do Not Denigrate Nigeria In Your Sermons, Tinubu Appeals To Religious Leaders”

I’m Not The One Responsible For Your Suspension – Akpabio Replies Ningi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said he is not the one responsible for the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP – Bauchi Central). Senator Akpabio also stated that he has not received any letter from Senator Ningi demanding his immediate reinstatement. Recall that Ningi was suspended following his BBC Hausa interview in which he alleged … Continue reading “I’m Not The One Responsible For Your Suspension – Akpabio Replies Ningi”

Nigeria, Egypt Ranked Among Countries With Lowest Salary Earners Worldwide (See List)

The founder of FounderPass, Max Bramwell, has shared a list ranking countries according to the global highest and lowest average salaries. Bramwell identified Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, Bangladesh, Iran, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, Pakistan, Egypt, and Nigeria as having the lowest salaries after tax. Investigating the underlying reasons for these income gaps, Bramwell raised queries such … Continue reading “Nigeria, Egypt Ranked Among Countries With Lowest Salary Earners Worldwide (See List)”

Reinstate Ningi Now, Or Be Reported To LPDC, Falana Writes To Akpabio, Saying He Pronounced His Client Guilty & Suspended Him

*Says Akpabio Caused His Client To Be Put On Trial Before The Senate On March 14 *Says Akpabio Violated Our Client’s Fundamental Right To Fair Hearing Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has requested for the reinstatement of the suspended Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, representing the Bauchi Central Senatorial District. Ningi was suspended on the […]

Falana Writes Senate President, Seeks Reversal Of Sen Ningi’s Suspension

  The law firm of Falana & Falana has written to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to request the lifting of the suspension of its client, Senator Abdul Ningi. In the letter dated March 25th and signed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, the lawyer noted that Ningi’s trial before the lawmakers on … Continue reading “Falana Writes Senate President, Seeks Reversal Of Sen Ningi’s Suspension”

Govt has no business subsidising religious pilgrimages “ Bashir El-Rufai says

Bashir El-Rufai, the son of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that the government should have no business subsidising religious pilgrimages.  Some civil society groups have urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in Nigerias preparation for the 2024 Hajj by subsidising the fare for pilgrims after the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, … Continue reading “Govt has no business subsidising religious pilgrimages “ Bashir El-Rufai says”

PHOTOS: 17 Military Personnel Killed In Delta Buried

  Seventeen military personnel killed in Okuama in in Delta State on March 14, 2024 were buried at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, on Wednesday. Their burial were attended by President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Air Staff (CAS), … Continue reading “PHOTOS: 17 Military Personnel Killed In Delta Buried”