MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas With the three senators’ defections, the number of senators from the ruling APC has increased to 68. Three senators from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The three senators are all from Kebbi State. They are Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District, Yahaya Abdullahi, […] Read more
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MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, met some political bigwigs including his former boss, ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo at the NAF Centre in Abuja. They are in Abuja for the launch and public presentation of a book titled: “Being True to Myself” authored by former Governor of Jigawa State Sule Lamido. Former Secretary to […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Share The House of Representatives has rejected seven constitutional amendment bills, including a bill to allow for the rotation of the Offices of the President and the Vice President among the six geopolitical zones of the country. The six other bills include bill to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission, the powers […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a shootout win against Senegal. The journey continues as they chase a record eighth AFCON title. Photo Credit: CAF/Instagram Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have booked their place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Despite these gains, the World Bank official reiterated that many challenges remained, including persistent high inflation. Taimur Samad, the World Bank’s acting country director for Nigeria, has stated that the Nigerian economy is improving due to the country’s commitment to sustained reforms. Mr Samad made this statement based on the latest Nigeria […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a major initiative to overhaul the country’s electricity distribution sector, starting with a pilot reform of two underperforming Distribution Companies, DisCos. Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the minister of power in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said that the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has promised that oil exploration in northern Nigeria will continue. He said drilling activities at the Kolmani oil field in the North-East will soon resume. Mr Ojulari made this known during an interview with the BBC, […] Read more
