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The Federal Government has allocated 20 trucks of rice to each 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. “This is the first action the government is taking to alleviate the nation’s food crisis”, The minister said. Idris urged governors to ensure the most disadvantaged members of society receive the grains most effectively. He also said that the Tinubu administration was committed to ensuring that Nigerians have food. ”The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has asked the Presidential Committee on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to expedite action…

The Federal Government has secured an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), permitting Nigerian passport holders to obtain visas for travel to the UAE starting today, July 15, 2024. According to a monitored report from Channels TV, this announcement was disclosed by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during a briefing with State House correspondents after the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday, July 15, 2024. This development follows the Federal Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo’s, statement in June that the UAE would soon lift the visa ban on Nigerian travellers. …

The Kano State High Court has issued a perpetual restraining order against the Emir of Kano Aminu Ado-Bayero, and four other emirs from Rano, Gaya, Bichi, and Karaye, preventing them from parading themselves as emirs. The case, brought forth by the Attorney General of Kano State, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, and the Kano State House of Assembly, sought to restrain Aminu Ado-Bayero and the four other dethroned emirs. The motion ex-parte was filed on May 27 by their counsel, Ibrahim Isah-Wangida Esq. Delivering the judgment, Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu affirmed the legislative powers of the Kano…

Nigeria’s inflation figure has reached a new high, hitting 34.19 % for June 2024, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of State Statistics (NBS). This is an increase of 0.24% points when compared to the inflation figure for May 2024 released by the NBS. “In June 2024, the headline inflation rate increased to 34.19% relative to the May 2024 headline inflation rate which was 33.95%. Looking at the movement, the June 2024 headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.24% points when compared to the May 2024 headline inflation rate,” the NBS said in its Consumer Price…

The Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly has shut down all expenditures of the Rivers State governor until Governor Siminalayi Fubara presents his budget before the House. This follows a seven-day ultimatum the lawmakers gave the governor to present his budget before the House. The Leader of the House Major Jack raised the motion informing the House about the expiration of the seven-day ultimatum given to the governor to present the 2024 budget before the House. After deliberation, the House voted to shut down the Rivers State Consolidated Revenue Account thus preventing Governor Fubara’s administration from spending any money on behalf…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the suspension of the proposed enforcement process on the Electronic Central Motor Registry Registration Process (e-CMR).  The process was initially scheduled to commence on the 29th of July, 2024. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the relaxation of enforcement is to allow for massive enlightenment to highlight the benefits and effectiveness of the e-CMR initiative, which is designed to ensure the safety and security of all types of vehicles, including motorcycles by collating data imputed into the system by vehicle owners, and acting on such to…

Former US president Donald Trump on Sunday told the New York Post he was “supposed to be dead” after surviving an assassination attempt which he described as a “very surreal experience. “I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead,” Trump told the New York Post in an interview aboard his plane en route to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention where he is set to be confirmed as the party’s presidential candidate. It was a “very surreal experience” he said with a white bandage covering his right ear, the paper said. A gunman hit him on Saturday in a…

World leaders reacted with shock to the wounding of Donald Trump in an assassination attempt against the former US president at an election rally. Presidents and prime ministers globally spoke out against political violence and expressed their support for those affected by the shooting on Saturday, which killed one bystander and left two other spectators critically wounded. Europe European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she was “deeply shocked” by the attack. “Political violence has no place in a democracy,” she said. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the shooting “despicable” and said “such acts of violence threaten democracy. In…

President of the Dangote Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, says the refinery is now set to roll out its petrol from August 2024, having resolved its crude oil supply issues through the help of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the federal government. Dangote told senior journalists in Lagos on Sunday that the crude supply challenge, which affected the supply of petrol from the refinery, was resolved last week after the federal government intervened. The journalists were on a guided tour of the refinery, which is located at the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos. Recently the Dangote Industries…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered parcels of cocaine hidden in the soles of shoes bound for Europe. Disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, shared videos of the seized contraband on X on Sunday, saying tramadol pills were found concealed in custard containers in a separate discovery. He warned travellers to be cautious when accepting luggage or items from others to deliver, as they may be unaware of the contents. “First video reveals moment #ndlea_nigeria officers discovered parcels of cocaine in soles of shoes going to Europe while the second one shows…