Author: Rashaad Harris

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), President Tinubu has embarked on his second foreign trip, following his participation in the summit on “A New Global Financing Pact” in Paris, France, hosted by President Emmanuel Macron. His current visit to Guinea-Bissau is in conjunction with the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).During his time in Guinea-Bissau, President Tinubu took the opportunity to personally visit the Nigerian contingent stationed in the country as part of the ECOWAS Stabilisation Force. In his address, he expressed his…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its dedication to encouraging young entrepreneurs to acquire new skills and establish small businesses that would contribute to the country’s economy. Dr Isa Abdulmumin, the Director of the Corporate Communications Department of the CBN, made this statement during the CBN fair held in Bauchi on Friday. Abdulmumini urged unemployed youth with promising business ideas to seize the opportunities provided by the CBN Agric Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme. This scheme allows them to access funds without requiring collateral in order to pursue their dreams and ambitions.He emphasized that young people face…

Former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Ismaila Zakari, has called on President Bola Tinubu to sign the Federal Audit Bill as a replacement for the outdated 67-year-old Audit Act. Zakari made this plea during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday. His statement came after he participated in a two-day Audit Reporting Training organized by FrontFoot Media Initiative. The training, titled “X-raying State Government Audit Reports,” was conducted for 20 journalists and supported by the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development Project under the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism,…

During the swearing-in ceremony at the Government House’s Banquet Hall, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State emphasized his administration’s firm stance against corruption and non-performance. Out of the 19 Commissioner nominees forwarded to the State House of Assembly for confirmation, 16 were cleared as three were unavailable for screening. Governor Otti urged the newly sworn-in Commissioners to prioritize the state’s interests above all else, emphasizing that they must not provide any excuses for failure.Otti said: “You have not been appointed to represent the interests of individuals or clans. You must therefore spend your waking hours thinking about the entire state…

After announcing his marriage a few hours ago, musician John Ighodaro, popularly known as Johnny Drille has cleared the air about his relationship with actress Tomi Ojo. During a recent interview with HipTv, Johnny Drille clarified the purely platonic nature of his relationship with actress Tomi Ojo, known for her role in the movie “Far from Home.”Before the surprising revelation of his wedding to Rima Tahini, an A&R executive at Mavin Records, rumours had been circulating about Johnny Drille’s romantic involvement with Ojo.These rumours initially arose due to their on-screen chemistry in the music video for his heartfelt song titled…

According to Professor Babafemi Badejo, a renowned scholar in Political Science and International Relations, he believes that President Bola Tinubu’s administration, if elected, will perform worse than former President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, particularly in addressing corruption in Nigeria. The professor made this assertion during his inaugural lecture titled “Interests” at Chrisland University in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He acknowledged that Tinubu might excel in other aspects based on his recent actions, but he expressed scepticism about his commitment to combating corruption.His words: “It is my own view that former President Muhammadu Buhari failed woefully on the issue of anti-corruption. He did…

On Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima provided reassurance to the Jigawa State Government in Abuja, stating that President Bola Tinubu’s led administration would offer assistance in mitigating the severe flooding occurrences that affected the state during the previous rainy season. Speaking to a delegation of the Hadeija Emirate Council led by its Emir and Chairman of Jigawa State Traditional Council, Adamu Maje, who paid him a courtesy visit at the State House, Abuja, Shettima said, “I want to convey to you the message from President Bola Tinubu that the challenges of the place will be adequately captured in the next…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its strong opposition to the recent increase in the pump price of petrol, as well as other policies that are perceived as detrimental to the poor. According to the NLC, these actions are akin to waging war against Nigerian workers and the general populace. During the opening ceremony of a four-day program for NLC leaders from state councils in the southern region, held in Lagos, NLC President Joe Ajaero stated that the current state of affairs in Nigeria demonstrates a deliberate attack on the working class and the masses.Ajaero emphasized that the impoverishment…

Ahmad Yerima, the former governor of Zamfara State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to explore the option of engaging in dialogue with bandits as a means to address the insecurity prevalent in the North-West region of Nigeria.Yerima emphasized the need for the federal government to initiate negotiations with bandits who have shown remorse for their actions. He argued that resorting to military intervention would likely result in unintended harm to innocent individuals and should only be considered as a last resort.In a recent interview with BBC Hausa, the former governor urged the governors of the North-West states to also…

Efforts are underway to reconcile the National Leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, and his predecessor, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, within the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, who was present at the meeting, confirmed that the discussion primarily revolved around fostering unity between the two leaders. While specific details of the closed-door meeting were not disclosed, the focus was on promoting the unity of the Yoruba nation and ensuring the cohesion of Afenifere. Governor Makinde appealed to both leaders to set aside their differences, emphasizing the significance of Yoruba unity over political affiliations. It is worth noting that…