The Federal Government has disclosed that more than 12.3 million Nigerians have been linked to the National Social Register through their National Identification Numbers as part of efforts to improve transparency and accountability in social intervention programmes. The National Coordinator of the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office, Dr. Funmi Olotu, made the disclosure on Thursday during a stakeholder engagement with local government chairmen in Abuja. The meeting focused on […]

The House of Representatives has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate and recover debts owed to the Federal Government by state actors, private organisations, and Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The committee will be chaired by Oluwole Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by lawmaker Salisu Yusuf and five other members during plenary on Thursday. The panel is expected […]

Nigerian music star Davido has announced an indefinite break from releasing new music. The award-winning singer made the disclosure during a recent livestream session, where he told fans not to expect fresh songs from him anytime soon. According to the “OBO” crooner, he is currently on a musical sabbatical and does not feel pressured to release new tracks to maintain his relevance in the industry. “Stop asking me when I […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering. The charges were filed against the former minister by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, convicting Mamman on all counts in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/273/2024. The court found the […]