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Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of Labour Party, has officially been appointed as the Prime Minister of United Kingdom. Naija News reports that his appointment become official after an audience with King Charles. The Labour leader had earlier arrived Buckingham Palace just after noon in a chauffeur-driven car ahead of becoming the third prime minister of the King’s reign. Sir Keir was joined by his wife Lady Victoria Starmer, who works in occupational health for the NHS, and the couple were welcomed by the King and Queen’s principal private secretary Sir Clive Alderton. Sir Keir Starmer has left Buckingham Palace…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his disappointment with the poor electricity power generation in Nigeria despite the country’s vast size. During the inauguration of a 31-member Presidential Economic Coordination Council at the Council Chamber within the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu said it was shameful that Nigeria is still producing 4.5GW of electricity. The Nigerian leader highlighted the necessity for creative approaches to address the nation’s economic issues, emphasizing the role of collaborations between the public and private sectors in spearheading economic changes. He pointed out the issue of energy security in Nigeria, stressing the need for collective…

The University of Lagos chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-UNILAG) has issued a stern warning of a potential strike if the Nigerian government fails to address its longstanding grievances, following nationwide protests. “We are sensitising the public to prevail on the government so that we don’t go on strike. If nothing significant comes out after all these protests, we will decide to go on strike at our next NEC meeting,” said Prof. Kayode Adebayo, Chairman of ASUU-UNILAG, during a protest on Thursday in Lagos. The protests, ongoing for weeks, highlight ASUU’s frustration over unmet promises from the…

The Federal Government has issued a grave warning in the wake of recent torrential rains, revealing that floods have submerged 21 local government areas (LGAs) across 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During a Thursday briefing in Abuja, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Engr Joseph Utserv, alongside Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation Bello Goronyo and the Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), highlighted the widespread impact of the ongoing rainfall. “The torrential downpour has triggered flash and urban floods, exacerbated by blocked drainage systems,” stated Engr Joseph Utserv. “This has led…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that President Bola Tinubu has failed to address the problems caused by the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The opposition asserted that Tinubu’s government has plunged the country into hardship and worsened the economic situation. Speaking via a post on its X page, PDP insisted that the president’s economic policies have led to a surge in inflation. It highlighted poor governance and bad leadership as the reason for the hardship faced by Nigerians. In a post on its X page, PDP wrote: “The Tinubu administration’s bad leadership has plunged Nigerians into unimaginable hardship, exacerbating the…

The federal government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has clarified that it signed the Samoa agreement in the best interest of the country. The government added that the agreement was signed after extensive reviews and consultations by an Interministerial Committee convened by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Federal Ministry of Justice (FMOJ) and is targeted towards generating investment opportunities, and fostering collaboration among Nigeria and other nations. This was made known on Thursday in a statement by the Minister of Information and National…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday, disclosed that internet fraud has negatively impacted Nigeria. According to Olukoyede, internet fraud in the country has seen several international companies shut down their Nigerian operations. He noted that in 2022, over $500m was lost in the economy as a result of the activities of Internet fraudsters. A statement by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the EFCC chairman spoke at the Global Peace Movement International awards on Thursday, where he was named the Man of the Year. He said, “In 2022,…

Chairman and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed optimism that the Nigerian economy has the potential to be transformed within a short period. Speaking to State House Correspondents on Thursday following the inauguration of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) by President Bola Tinubu, Dangote emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in revitalizing the country’s economy. The renowned industrialist assured that the private sector would offer guidance to the government regarding the necessary policies for economic recovery. Dangote said: “This is where the public and private sector will work together. We will…

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, said he never planned to give Fulani herders land, contrary to accusations from some indigenes of the state. Governor Mbah said his administration was committed to addressing challenges of open grazing which have led to deaths of the state’s citizens in farmers-herders clashes. Describing the practice as outdated, the Governor of Enugu State said his intention for creating the planned ranch in the state was misunderstood. He said there was no reason why open grazing should be in practice in the state through the cattle herders in 21st century. Speaking on his administration’s planned Public…

Suspected bandits, who kidnapped a female judge and her four children in Kaduna State, have demanded for N300m, after killing her eldest son. The judge and her sons were reportedly abducted at their residence in the Mahuta area of Kaduna on 23 June. The kidnappers, numbering up to 15, stormed the residence of the judge at night when her husband, Dr. Musa Gimba Dutse, a medical doctor, was away on duty. However, a human rights lawyer, and Chief Executive Officer of the House of Justice, Gloria Ballason, on Wednesday, confirmed in a statement that the kidnappers have threatened to kill…