STATES FALL SHORT OF 2024 BUDGET TARGETS AMID 2025 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS BY GOVERNORS A recent review of select Nigerian states’ budget performance revealed that none of them achieved a 60% budget performance rate between January and September 2024 (Q1 – Q3). This underwhelming performance comes at a time when states are preparing to implement substantial budgets for the 2025 fiscal …

HERDSMEN WILL PAY DEARLY FOR CHRISTMAS DAY ATTACK IN BENUE – GOV. HYACINTH ALIA Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has expressed deep sadness over the unprovoked attacks on Anwase community in Kwande Local Government Area Benue State, where about 11 innocent residents were gruesomely murdered by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The incident happened on December 25 when the people were celebrating Christmas …

HOW KIDNAPPERS IN POLICE UNIFORMS MAIM, KILL MOTORISTS, PASSENGERS ALONG ENUGU HIGHWAY Ugwuogo Nike/Opi Nsukka has become a nightmare for motorists, passengers as kidnappers in police uniforms maim, kill road usersPassengers, drivers recount their ordeals, say the road has become more dangerous as the day goes byEnugu state government awards contract for dual carriage way of the roadFor the people …

ANAMBRA STATE: GUNMEN KILL CATHOLIC PRIEST, ANGLICAN ARCHBISHOP, LAWMAKER MISSING A priest with the Nnewi Catholic Diocese in Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Tobias has been killed by yet-to-be identified gunmen. The incident, according to the Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu occurred on Thursday, December 26, 2024, between 7pm and 8pm along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Ihiala, Ihiala …

EDO LOCAL GOVT CHAIRMEN RESUME DUTIES FOLLOWING COURT ORDER Local government administration in Edo State moved closer to normalcy today as several suspended chairmen resumed office in compliance with a State High Court ruling. Among those returning were the chairmen of Esan South East, Esan North East, and Etsako West local government areas, who received votes of confidence from their …

APC LEADERS COMPLAIN AS TINUBU IGNORES PARTY’S LEADERSHIP DURING POLICY FORMULATIONS A growing rift is developing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as party leaders express frustration over President Bola Tinubu’s apparent disregard for the party’s leadership during key policy decisions. Despite controlling a majority in the National Assembly, the government has faced difficulties pushing through critical bills, with …

OYO WORKERS TO ENJOY 86% SALARY INCREASE FROM JANUARY, MAKINDE A statement by the Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said with the payment of N80,000 minimum wage from January 1, 2025, the state government will pay workers the sum of N11.9 billion monthly, instead of the current N6.4 billion. According to the statement, Oyelade stated this when …

TINUBU GOVT IS DESTABILIZING OUR COUNTRY – NIGER REPUBLIC LEADER CRIES Nigerien military leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani has raised fresh allegations against the Federal Government of Nigeria. But the Nigerian government has countered the claims, saying they were nothing but tissues of lies. The recent development has further strained the delicate relationship between Nigeria and its closest neighbour, Niger, and …

TRUCK CRUSHES 15-YEAR-OLD BOY TO DEATH IN ENUGU, INJURES OTHERS A tragic accident occurred in Enugu State capital on Friday morning, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old boy. The incident happened around 8:30 am beside Nwanne Di N’mba Housing Estate, when an articulated truck belonging to a construction firm ran over the pedestrian. According to eyewitnesses, the victim had …

JESUS CHRIST IN ISLAMIC RELIGION, BY AFIS A. OLADOSU Two days ago, i.e on Wednesday, the 25th of December, 2024, our compatriots who follow the teachings of Prophet Isa (Jesus Christ upon him be peace) celebrated his birthday. Even though much controversy exists over his birth and death, there is consensus among Christians on his mission while on earth. In …

AGF ASKS FALANA TO FILE FRAUD CHARGES AGAINST ZINOX GROUP The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has reportedly authorised renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), to file fraud charges against the Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, his wife, Chioma, and eight other individuals and three companies, on behalf of the Federal …

YOU’RE A POLITICAL REFUGEE, IMPOSTER IN NNPP – APC BLASTS KWANKWASO Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate has come under heavy attack by the All Progressives Congres, APC, which described him as a sacked NNPP imposter and a political refugee without value anywhere. Kwankwaso had boasted that he was going to make APC a non-political issue in Kano by …

I’M NOT LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP – CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA Chidimma Adetshina, the first runner-up at the recent Miss Universe pageant, has revealed that she is not interested in pursuing a romantic relationship. The 23-year-old South African-born Nigerian model spoke about her love life during a recent interview on Your View. When asked if she had received a lot of male …

UK: THE MAKING OF A BLACK PRIME MINISTER FROM NIGERIA The United Kingdom has yet to see a Black individual serve as Prime Minister, a milestone that would signify a profound shift in the nation’s political and social landscape. The election of a Black Prime Minister would be a testament to the UK’s progress toward inclusivity and representation, reflecting the …

IPOB DEBUNKS CLAIMS BY NIGERIAN ARMY OF KILLING 13 OF ITS MEMBERS The spokesman of the Joint Task Force ‘Operation UDO KA’ in the South-East, Lt. Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, had, in a statement on Monday in Enugu, said troops killed 13 suspected members of IPOB in the region during a clearance operation. But in a statement on Thursday morning by …