Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that at least 10,000 Nigerians were detained for immigration offences in African and European countries this year. He, however, applauded the contributions of Nigerian immigrants to the global economy, saying Nigeria accounts for the highest of all diaspora remittances in West Africa Shettima assured that the federal government…
The gang leader, known as Monel “Mikano” Felix, along with his Viv Ansanm group, were responsible of the massacre. It said the victims were mostly elderly. The National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH), an NGO in Haiti that monitors state institutions and promotes human rights education, said Sunday at least 110 people — all aged…
Dele Farotimi, a prominent human rights lawyer, has been granted bail by the Ekiti State High Court. Farotimi was last week arraigned before a Magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti, over the petition written against him by legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, over alleged defamation in his book titled, ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Judicial System’…
Olam Agri has launched a program designed to equip women with entrepreneurial skills, empowering them to enhance their economic roles. The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on socioeconomic development. Anil Nair, Managing Director of Olam in Nigeria, emphasized the company’s commitment to the country’s human capital growth, stating, “Seeing…
The members of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, yesterday expressed optimism that loading products from the Port Harcourt refinery will commence this week. This was even as Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners’ Association, PETROAN, have continued talks, targeted at concluding details for lifting petroleum products. The NNPC Limited…
President Tinubu has extended congratulations to Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, following his victory in the December 7 presidential election. In a telephone conversation with Mahama, Tinubu expressed optimism that his leadership would strengthen the stability and progress of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). “President Mahama’s return to Jubilee House is a…
US President-elect Donald Trump said the right-wing venture capitalist David Sacks would become “the White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” Trump made this known on Friday in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump called Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency “two areas critical to the future of American competitiveness. Sacks, a confidant…
President Bola Tinubu has rearranged his list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board, replacing the initial chairman, Emeka Atuma, with Emeka Nworgu. Hence Atuma was replaced barely 24 hours after his appointment. Thee President, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the President on information and strategy, also…
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, a Nigerian clinical associate professor of medicine, has been elected as the president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). The election results were announced after a voting period from November 20 to December 4, with Dr. Ogunyemi emerging victorious. Dr. Ogunyemi, who has been practicing as a medical dermatologist in St. John’s,…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to ensure seamless availability of Naira notes to the banking public. Shettima made the call on Friday in Abuja, at the 2024 Bankers ‘ Committee Retreat. He was represented by Tope Fasua, Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Office of the Vice-President. He said…
