Prison Fellowship Nigeria (PF Nigeria) has unveiled its Restorative Justice, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration Project, aimed at transforming Nigeria’s criminal justice system. Funded by the European Union under the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC Phase II) Programme and managed by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), the initiative will be implemented … Read more
Marketers have expressed different opinions on the recent demand by the Dangote Refinery for advance payments before product liftingThe marketers disclosed that the new demand would put financial pressure on them, contrary to the previous arrangement of paying after product deliveryThe refinery had further crashed petrol prices, lower than the one sold by the refurbished … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the conduct of local government elections across Nigerian states, calling them a “disgrace.” Henzodaily reports that Abbas made the remarks on Monday during a national dialogue on local government reform and constitutional amendments held in Abuja. He expressed disappointment that, despite the intentions of … Read more
The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has threatened to sack workers who participated in compliance with the directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) warning strike over alleged failure of the state government to implement the new minimum wage. The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has threatened to sack workers who participated in … Read more
Media personality Saida Boj has slammed content creator Egungun and his wife Pashotah after his private video went viralShe noted that Pashotah should be ashamed of herself for defending her alleged cheating husbandSaida Boj advised Egungun’s wife to make a decision about her husband and noted how he doesn’t have a limit with his cheating … Read more
A former president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba, has said the North’s grouse against the Tax Reform Bill is well founded. Agbakoba (SAN) said the North was used to a revenue-sharing formula with clear principles, unlike what the Tax Reform Bill is proposing. In a statement on Monday, he explained that Nigeria … Read more
The Mothers Circle, a covenant community of women clergy and leaders, has emphasised the need for unity, collaboration, and transparency in addressing Nigeria’s challenges. At the Yuletide 2024 event held yesterday in Abuja, themed, “Unity,” the convener, Mrs. Obii Pax-Harry, delivered a heartfelt charge to attendees, including faith leaders, women clergy, and other distinguished guests. … Read more
Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he was leaning toward another rate cut in December. Photo: Sarah Silbiger / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFP The US appears on track to hit its long-term target of two percent inflation despite a recent uptick, two Federal Reserve officials said Monday, with one indicating support for … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in South Africa to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. Henzodaily reports that the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement, Frederick Nwabufo, made this known in a terse statement via X on Tuesday. The Presidential aide said Tinubu was received … Read more
The Nigerian government has once again rolled out its familiar narrative of economic success. This time, it celebrates a 3.46% GDP growth in the third quarter of 2024, lauding it as a triumph of its economic policies. Ministers and officials take turns praising the achievement, while the president tweets about a bright future ahead. But … Read more