Day: July 17, 2024
Senate passes N6.2trn Appropriation Act amendment bill for second reading
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading, an amendment to the 2024 Appropriation Act to the tune of N6.2 trillion for capital and…
Yahaya Bello in fresh move to stop trial in N82bn alleged fraud charges
Former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Adoza Bello has ignited a fresh move to suspend his planned arraignment before the Federal High Court in Abuja…
Tinubu effectively kicks off student loan scheme in Aso Rock
Following a mild amendment to the Student Loan Scheme, the Federal Government has effectively commenced the programme.As of the time of filing this brief report,…
Nigeria ranks behind South Africa, Rwanda, 4 others in fastest internet speed
Nigeria trailed behind Réunion, South Africa, Eswatini, Rwanda, Mauritius, and Botswana to emerge seventh in a ranking of Sub-Saharan African countries with the fastest internet…
Minimum Wage: Tinubu proposes N3 trillion increment to recurrent expenditure
President Bola Tinubu has proposed a N3 trillion increase to the recurrent expenditure of the 2024 budget, amid ongoing negotiations over the minimum wage.In a…
Kidnappers attack El-Rufai estate in Abuja
Some terrorists suspected to be kidnappers causing mayhem in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have attacked the El-Rufai Estate in Bwari Area Council.It was gathered…
Gareth Southgate Resigns As England Manager After Second Euro Final Loss
The English football team manager, 53-year-old Gareth Southgate has resigned from his role after eight years. The Football Association had hoped he would extend his…
Rwanda President, Kagame Wins Fourth Term With 99% Votes In Controversial Election
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is poised for a fourth term after securing an overwhelming 99.15% of the vote in an election where only two challengers…
Offa robbery: Court set to deliver judgement
A Kwara State High Court has reserved judgement for August 2, 2024, the six-year trial of six suspects in the April 5, 2018, Offa robbery…
BREAKING: Dethroned Emir Of Gaya Reinstated As Kano Gets three New Emirs (FULL LIST)
The dethroned Emir of Gaya has been reinstated as the Kano Governor appoints three new Emirs.It was reported that the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir…