Don’t Panic About Inflation, Tinubu Tells Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has stated that, while he does not possess a magic wand, his administration will address the economic difficulties that the citizens face. Tinubu made the remarks while hosting the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2024 Ramadan Iftar at the State House on Wednesday. The country’s inflation rate has been steadily increasing since the Tinubu administration eliminated the petrol subsidy scheme and harmonized the currency rate in 2023. In its latest report, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said inflation rose to 31.7 percent…
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Fresh Trouble Hits Bobrisky Nigerian Government Bans Movies Promoting Cross-Dressing The Kano State Government has banned all movies and cinematic productions promoting thuggery and cross-dressing in the state. This was announced in a press statement issued by the media officer of the State’s Censorship Board, Abdullah Sani Sulaiman. This directive was given in response to mounting complaints reportedly from residents regarding issues considered to contradict their cultural values. “It is high time we put a stop to this sort of films that corrupt the morals of the Kano people,” the board stated. The board noted that it was “high time…
BREAKING: Popular Crossdresser, Bobrisky Arrested The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested and detained controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, over abuse of naira, spraying of naira notes and currency mutilation. Bobrisky, who has been embroiled in several controversies over the past weeks, was arrested in Lagos on Wednesday night, and has since been detained at the Lagos Command of the EFCC. Confirming the development to our correspondent in a telephone interview on Thursday, the spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, noted that Bobrisky would be charged to court. Oyewale said, “Bobrisky is with us. He was arrested…
Ben Ayade Left Empty Treasury, Decayed Infrastructure – Governor Otu Cries Out For Help Ankpo Edet, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Cross River, claims that despite dealing with decrepit infrastructure and an empty treasury, the current administration has accomplished a lot in its pursuit of urban renewal. The commissioner, who stated this during a press conference in Calabar on Wednesday, said many road projects were underway around the state, notably in the Calabar metropolis and surrounding areas. He stated that, in addition to road rehabilitation, some new ones had been built, and several additional hallmark road projects will shortly…
Finally, Tinubu To End BSc/HND Dichotomy Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Tinubu To End BSc/HND Dichotomy The National Association of Nigerian Polytechnic Students (NANPS) has joined other stakeholders to demand from the Federal Government and particularly from President Bola Tinubu to sign the Bill that will remove disparity between the Bachelor degrees and the Higher National Diploma in the country into law. The two academic qualifications are not ranked the same in the labour market particularly in the civil service as the university degrees are ranked higher than the HND certificates. To this end, the polytechnic students using the…
Fresh Trouble Hits Edo Deputy Governor, Shaibu For Leaking Government Secrets The Edo State House of Assembly revealed on Wednesday how the state’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, allegedly divulged government secrets and committed perjury, both of which are impeachable offences. The Assembly, represented by its Deputy Clerk, Joe Ohaifa, presented its case at the first meeting of the seven-member panel investigating Shaibu. The panel, headed by retired Justice S.A. Omonuwa, was constituted by the Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, at the request of the state Assembly, which initiated impeachment procedures against the deputy administration on March 5. The…
JUST IN: Strike Looms Over Electricity Tariff Hike The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and some civil society organisations (CSOs) have kicked against the new hike in electricity tariff in the country. Those who spoke to Daily Trust yesterday said all the reasons given by government officials on the increase were not tenable, saying even in advanced societies, citizens enjoy subsidies on some basic necessities like fuel and electricity. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Wednesday announced a tariff increment from N68 kilowatt hour (kwh) to N225 kwh. The commission said the increment was made following consultations with the 11 electricity…
I’m Now Ready, Is Going Be Fire For Fire, Nothing To Fear Anymore, Gov Fubara Vows Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has issued a stern warning to those who perceive his adherence to the presidential peace pact as a sign of weakness, declaring that he is prepared to surprise them. Governor Fubara revealed that he has received numerous comments in the media regarding his implementation of the peace initiative but chose to remain silent out of maturity and wisdom. However, he emphasized the importance of setting the record straight for clarity. Explaining the context of his actions, Governor Fubara…
BREAKING: Couple Found Dead In Abuja Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Couple Found Dead In Abuja Assailants have reportedly killed an 80-year-old man, Adebola Ezekiel, and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, at the Apo Legislative Quarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. It was gathered that the old couple was found dead around 11 pm on Monday, in their apartment in the Apo area after being hacked by some attackers. It was gathered that the Octogenarian, who was on a wheelchair, had his throat and that of his wife slit by their attackers. The deceased’s son was said to…
BREAKING: FG Increases Electricity Tariff The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the increase of electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. At a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, NERC’s Vice Chairman, Musliu Oseni, said the increase will see the customers pay N225 kilowatt per hour from the current N66. Traveling across Quang Binh to stunning cinematic locations It was reported that the customers under Band A are those who enjoy 20 hours of electricity supply daily. Oseni said these customers represents 15 percent pf the 12 million electricity customers in the country. He added that…