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PDP has barred President Tinubu from making any New Year address if he doesn’t have solutions to the problems of Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to prefer solutions to the challenges of hunger, insecurity, high fuel costs, and other challenges facing Nigerians. Related
December is a particularly vibrant and deeply meaningful month in Nigeria, imbued with a palpable sense of excitement and celebration that permeates the air. As daily life slows down, this festive season offers a welcome opportunity for relaxation and togetherness. Families and friends gather to create cherished memories, participating in a rich tapestry of cultural activities that showcase Nigeria’s diverse heritage. The month is characterized by a colourful array of events, including theatrical plays, musical concerts, traditional festivals, operas, fashion shows, poetry readings, and various forms of performance arts, all reflecting the dynamic cultural expressions of Nigerian society.As December unfolds, the…
Kwankwaso has denied entering into any form of power-sharing agreement with Atiku and Obi for 2027. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that former Kano State governor and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied entering into a power-sharing agreement with Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP). In an interview with BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso described the rumours as unfounded and malicious, alleging that Atiku’s camp had met with clerics and regional leaders to propagate the claim. “This issue deeply angers me to hear…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The 125,000 barrels per day Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company, WRPC, has commenced operations. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, disclosed this during a tour of the facility on Monday. 2. Barring any last-minute change of plan, councils will begin to get direct allocation from the Federation Account next month. It will begin with the disbursement of this month’s allocation to the three tiers of government, a source said on Monday. 3. The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has strongly condemned the…
Kano Lawmaker has exposed how he was lobbied to support Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the lawmaker representing Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu Federal Constituency of Kano State in the House of Representatives, Mustapha Ghali, has shed more light on why the North is not in support of the Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. This Nigeria news platform understands that Ghali, who alleged that those sponsoring the bills or supporting them, have ulterior motives, said the focus of the bills should be in the interest of entire Nigeria and not just some regions or states. This is as…
Abdulsamad Rabiu Net Worth declined by $1.1 billion in 2024. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the wealth of Africa’s richest individuals took a hit in 2024, with the combined net worth of the continent’s top billionaires declining over the past 363 days. According to data collated by NewsOnline Nigeria from Forbes estimates, only 10 of Africa’s 20 billionaires recorded significant gains or losses this year, with their collective wealth now standing at $61.4 billion—down from $63 billion at the start of the year. This year, four of Africa’s wealthiest individuals collectively lost a staggering $4.5 billion from their fortunes, reflecting the profound impact of…
Dave Umahi outshined Peter Obi, and Ben Kalu, among others to clinch the 2024 Igbo Man of the Year. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Senator Dave Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, has been crowned 2024 Igbo Man of the Year by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo. In a year marked by intense scrutiny and competition among Southeastern leaders, Umahi emerged as the standout figure, surpassing prominent names like former presidential candidate Peter Obi, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu. “Umahi’s exemplary performance as Minister of Works has set him apart. His leadership in spearheading the rehabilitation of critical…
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, is ready to give his green light for the sale of at least five players in the squad when the January window opens. Since arriving at Stamford Bridge in the summer, Maresca has gone about trimming the number of players available to him. According to BBC Sport, that list is topped by Ben Chilwell, who the Blues failed to sell in the summer transfer window. Chilwell joined Chelsea in a £50million move from Leicester City in 2020, but now finds himself frozen out of the squad. He has made just one appearance this season, in the…
The presidency has backed Shehu Sani’s response to El-Rufai on Tinubu’s alleged nepotism at NNPCL. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has accused former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, of taking a cheap shot against the president. Onanuga was reacting to El-Rufai’s ‘two wrongs do not make a right’ remark on X. The former Kaduna State governor’s comment followed an article by columnist Farooq Kperogi where he accused Tinubu of recruiting his tribesmen into Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. In an article titled “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC,” Kperogi claimed that Tinubu’s relentless Yorubacentric…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, says Nigeria’s inflation may moderate slightly in 2025. The Executive Director of CPPE, Muda Yusuf, disclosed in a statement titled Nigeria 2024 Economic Review and 2025 Economy Outlook. The economic think tank group noted that Nigeria’s inflation, which stood at 34.60 percent in November 2024, could cool off in an expected reduction in exchange rate volatility and likely rebound of the naira against the dollar. According to CPPE, global oil prices are expected to rise in 2025 under President Donald Trump’s presidency in the United States. “Inflation may moderate slightly on…