THE REAL SUBSIDIES ARE NOT FOR THE POOR, BUT THE RICH.
BY FEMI FALANA, SAN Globally, subsidies, whether for food, transportation, energy or housing, are part of good governance. So, the issue is not subsidies but who benefit from them. In Nigeria, subsidies are primarily of the rich, by the rich and for the rich. I will highlight a few, how they are being manipulated and […]
All You Need To About Acting CBN Governor
With Friday night’s suspension of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, President Bola Tinubu has tasked the Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate, Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, with leading the country’s apex financial institution in an acting capacity. Having served in the deputy governor role since October 2018, according to the website […]
Twitter Boss Announce Payment For Verified Creators’ Adverts
The CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk, has announced that Twitter will soon commence the payment of verified content creators for the adverts they place in their responses, with the first payment block being roughly $5 million. Musk, a billionaire who purchased Twitter last October, said in a tweet: “Note, the creator must be verified and […]
Folashodun Shonubi Steps In As CBN Acting Governor
Following the suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the Central Bank of Nigeria governor Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi has been named as Acting CBN Governor. The CBN Deputy Governor, Operations is taking over from Godwin Emefiele who was suspended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday due to ongoing investigation. RELATED STORY: Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As Central […]
Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As Central Bank Gov.
President Bola Tinubu has suspended Gowin Emefiele as the Central Bank Governor with immediate effect on Friday 9 June, 2023. The press was informed about the suspension in a press released signed by Willie Bassey, Director, Information for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, The release states that the suspension is sequel to […]
Mix Reactions as Ekiti Chef’s Attempt To Break Hilda Baci’s Cooking Record
Netizens have taken to Facebook to drag an Ekiti State chef, Damilola Adeparusi, who is attempting to break Hilda Baci’s 100 hours cooking marathon completed in Lekki, Lagos State. Adeparusi has earmarked 120 hours for herself to break the yet-to-be-certified record made by Hida Baci. The Oye-based lady is currently greeted by friends and well-wishers […]
Gov Aliyu Sokoto Tasks AFAN on Food Sufficiency
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Sokoto state Governor Dr Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto on Thursday charged agriculture oriented associations to actively encourage the state government in driving its dream of achieving food sufficiency.
DEMOCRACY DAY: FG Declares Monday June 12, Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday June 12, public holiday in commemoration of the 2023 Democracy Day celebration. This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on Thursday in Abuja. Akinlade who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians on the occasion. […]
GOVERNOR LAWAL VISITS TSAFE, REITERATES COMMITMENT TO TACKLE INSECURITY IN ZAMFARA
Governor Dauda Lawal, on Thursday, reiterated the commitment of his Government to tackle bandits who have recently been aggressive in some areas of the State. Governor Lawal gave the assurance when he visited the palace of the Emir of Tsafe, Alhaji Muhammadu Bawa in Tsafe Local Government over the recent cowardly attacks. According to a […]
ISLAMIZATION VIDEO: Catholic Priests Takes Stand …Tell Kaduna Gov To Speak Up
The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Association (NCDPA) Kaduna state, has urged Kaduna state Governor, Senator Uba Sani, to clarify his position in respect of the anti-christian viral video speech by former governor, el-Rufai. This was contained in an open letter by the association to the new governor. The letter which read in part demanded that Uba […]