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NDLEA open to dialogue on legalizing cannabis oil for medical use
By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed readiness to engage in dialogue over the possible legalisation of cannabis oil in Nigeria, citing the need for evidence-based discussions on its medical and economic potential. Chairman of the NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, made this known on…
Read More »Uwazurike to lead peaceful protest for Nnamdi Kanu’s release
By Deborah Nnamdi Founder of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Chief Ralph Uwazurike, has declared his readiness to lead a peaceful protest in Abuja or any part of the country to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of…
Read More »Nigeria’s economic reforms gaining momentum, but citizens yet to feel impact – World Bank
By Deborah Nnamdi The World Bank has commended Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, noting that they are beginning to yield positive macroeconomic results. However, it cautioned that the benefits have yet to translate into improved living conditions for most Nigerians. This was contained in the Bank’s…
Read More »Sanusi backs Tinubu’s reforms, cautions on spending, food imports
The Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammad Sanusi II, has expressed broad support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, saying he agrees with about 80 percent of the administration’s direction but remains concerned about fiscal management and food importation. Speaking in an…
Read More »Nigeria growth steady, debt burden eases – World Bank
Photo: Minister of Finance Wale Edun By Douglas Maha, Abuja Nigeria’s public debt is set to fall below 40% of gross domestic product for the first time in more than a decade, the World Bank said on Wednesday, citing stronger growth, fiscal discipline and reforms. In its October Nigeria Development…
Read More »NMA’s health report delays Nnamdi Kanu trial
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Biafra agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on terrorism charges to October 16. The adjournment followed the inability of the Nigerian Medical Association to complete its assessment of Kanu’s health and submit its findings to the court.…
Read More »Police bow: Suspends tint permit enforcement nationwide
By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Asaba The Nigeria Police Force has slammed the brakes on its controversial tinted glass permit enforcement after a Federal High Court order forced an immediate suspension. FCT Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the development on Wednesday, October 8, saying the police had officially received the…
Read More »Why I resigned – Disgraced Tinubu’s Minister, Nnaji
Photo: Nnaji – By Sodeeq Kamsela, Abuja Nigeria’s former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has bowed out of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet in dramatic fashion, insisting he resigned to “protect his integrity” and stop being a distraction to the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Nnaji’s resignation, confirmed by…
Read More »INEC: Mahmoud Bows Out, Agbamuche-Mbu Steps in
By Deborah Nnamdi The leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially changed hands, as Professor Mahmood Yakubu handed over to May Agbamuche-Mbu, who has been appointed Acting National Chairman of the commission. Agbamuche-Mbu, the longest-serving National Commissioner at INEC, assumed her new role on Tuesday during a…
Read More »Tinubu seeks Reps’ approval to raise $2.3b in external capital for 2025
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve the Federal Government’s plan to raise $2.3 billion in external capital for the 2025 fiscal year. The proposal comprises $1.2 billion in new external borrowing and $1.1 billion to refinance a maturing Eurobond. In a…
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