Breaking: Demolition Of Buildings Begin For The Reconstruction Of Ota/Idiroko Expressway
Demolition has on Thursday, commenced for the reconstruction and expansion of Sango, Ota/Idiroko Expressway. VOA News gathered. The setback demolition which began at Oju-ore, Ota has had landlords and tenants losing their properties in order to pave way for the expansion. Recall that buildings which fell on the setback were earlier marked for demolition few […]
Electricity Tariff: Band A Customer Laments Increase From N85, 000 to N836, 000 Monthly
A residential Band A electricity customer in Gwarinpa has slammed the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company as his electricity bill increased to N836,000 in a single month in May 2024 from N85,294 in April. This was contained in a complaint request sighted by VOA News on Tuesday. According to the letter dated June 24, 2024, the […]
Some Governors Are Threats To Stability Of Traditional Institutions – Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has raised an alarm over the actions of some governors regarding traditional institutions. In a statement on Tuesday, he said the… In a statement on Tuesday, he said the action of some governors poses threat to the stability of traditional institutions in the country. Apparently referring to the Emirship tussle […]
Breaking News: One Dead, Two Others Injure As Islamic Extremists Invade Traditionalist’s Residence
At least, one person has been killed and two others sustained various degrees of injuries in the clash between suspected Islamic extremists and traditionalists on Friday. Our Correspondent gather, dangerous looking men who are suspected to be Islamic fundamentalists, on Friday, stormed the house of a traditionalist, Waheed Ganiu, who is an ally of Olota […]
Democracy Day: Insecurity, Hardship, Poor Leadership Leave Nigerians Dissatisfied After 25yrs Of Democracy
Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, is marking 25 years of democracy. The brass bands will play, the crowd will cheer and the president will make a speech – but outside of Wednesday’s official event many may be wondering what the celebration is really for. “You cannot eat democracy” is a phrase often […]
‘Unfortunate Incident’, Atiku reacts As Tinubu Slips At Eagles Square
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the viral video that revealed the moment President Bola Tinubu slipped while boarding the presidential parade vehicle at Eagles Square in Abuja. VOA News report that Tinubu approached the vehicle shortly after he arrived at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day, but lost his footing momentarily as […]
Breaking: FG Offers N62,000 As New Minimum Wage, Labour Demands N250,000
Following several hours of meeting on Friday, the Federal Government and the organised private sector have increased their offer for the new minimum wage to N62,000 from the earlier N60,000 However, the organised labour is proposing a N250,000 which is a shift from its earlier N494,000. This brings to and end the deliberations on the […]
See Microfinance Bank Where Muslims Can Buy Salah Ram And Pay Later
The Yobe Microfinance Bank says it has launched a “ram loans scheme” for Sallah celebrations. Sheriff Almuhajir, the bank’s chief executive officer (CEO), disclosed this in an interview with NAN in Damaturu on Thursday. The financial institution is a state-licensed microfinance bank in Yobe state, north eastern Nigeria. Almuhajir said the bank has initiated […]
FG Insists Subsidy Is Gone, Asks Nigerians To Disregard Viral Documents
The Federal Government is insisting that the era of petrol subsidy is “gone for good.” It said this while reacting to a leaked draft copy… It said this while reacting to a leaked draft copy report of the Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan (ASAP) presented to President Tinubu by the finance minister, Wale Edun, on […]
Despite Months Of Denial, Tinubu’s Government Finally Admits To Paying Fuel Subsidy
The federal government has finally admitted that Nigeria is projected to spend up to N5.4 trillion on oil subsidies in 2024. This comes after months of repeated denials by government officials who insisted there were no subsidies. The revelation came during a presentation by Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the […]