Author: statereporter
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disbursed $148 million to 29 authorised dealers to stabilise the foreign exchange market amid the recent decline of the naira.
Warn your children not to protest in Lagos; let my father rule for three years before you complain — Pres. Tinubu’s daughter tells market women. See video da857574-a3d2-4536-bc1b-590b2051a38d
As the nation braces for the upcoming #EndBadGovernance protests scheduled for August 1, a wave of senators, members of the House of Representatives, and some members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) are reportedly leaving the country under the guise of medical checkups and summer holidays. The National Assembly chambers were hurriedly shut down last Tuesday, allowing members to process their visas and travel before the anticipated protests. This decision comes amid growing concerns over safety and security during the protests. Several lawmakers, speaking anonymously to Daily Sun, expressed their fears of becoming targets if the nationwide protests proceed as…
The recruitment portal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is currently inaccessible to interested applicants. News stations from across the countries reported earlier that the petroleum company announced on Friday morning that it is hiring. However, hours after this announcement, interested candidates have found it difficult to process their applications. In an attempt to allay fears, the NNPC declared that its employment application website is currently facing technical issues due to an unexpected increase in user activity. In a message on its social media account, NNPCL stated that it was actively working to resolve the issues with the…
The recent move by some top South African celebrities owes that Adetshina hold a very strong Nigerian heritage. It’s almost without a good reason but they are seriously putting efforts to take her out from the pageantry.
President Bola Tinubu says he has no cabal or sponsor to compensate because he spent his personal fortune in the last election. Dismissing claims that he is being controlled by some ‘cabal’ to make economic reforms, the president who spoke at the State House on July 15th said his victory at the polls was purely by divine intervention. According to him, “I have no cabal. I have no sponsors. The money I spent on the elections was my personal fortune. At some point, the odds were against me; banks were locked. But Allah, the Almighty God, said I will be…
Finance Minister & Coordinator of the Economy Wale Edun says over 600,000 households have benefited from the direct cash transfer programme of the FG following the resumption of payments. The minister disclosed this in his office in Abuja, on Thursday, July 25. This is according to a statement by Mohammed Manga, the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance. “Edun emphasised the President’s commitment to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians and the Government’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in its social protection initiatives including but not limited to the acceleration of the direct benefit transfer…
The Super Eagles forward is reportedly keen on leaving Napoli, while the club appears focused on securing Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku as a replacement. Despite receiving multiple offers, no club has made any move further and Osimhen has yet to join his Napoli teammates for pre-season training, signalling his strong desire to exit the club. Osimhen’s potential move to Paris Saint-Germain, PSG is facing complications, as the French club is hesitant to meet the €100m release clause for the Nigerian striker. PSG already has Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos, which complicates the situation further. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal…
United State’s former President, Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether he would support her. Former President Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama said in a joint statement that they believe Ms Harris has the “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands”. Mr Obama was reportedly among more than 100 prominent Democrats Ms Harris spoke to after President Joe Biden announced last Sunday he was dropping out of the race. In a statement at the time, Mr Obama praised Mr Biden’s exit, but stopped…
Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson has urged youths in the Niger Delta to shun violence in the planned protests. He said they can express their grievances without violence and destruction of property. “A peaceful demonstration is possible. Violence and destruction of property is not necessary. Your voices will be heard without resort to violence,” Senator Dickson said. Dickson who represents Bayelsa West at the Senate also asked Governors and leaders to engage youths across the country to assuage their anger and frustrations which he said were genuine. “Governors and leaders across the country should engage the youth,…