Nigeria’s $31.5B Gap Threatens 2030 Goals as Growth Slows
Classic fm 97.3 Nigeria’s ambitious 2030 development agenda is facing a significant obstacle: a staggering $31.5 billion annual financing shortfall. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has raised the alarm, urging the country to adopt robust financial strategies beyond traditional oil revenues to meet its economic targets. The development bank emphasized that Nigeria must “move beyond […]
Madugu Confident as Super Falcons Eye WAFCON Glory
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu remains confident of the team’s chances at the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament scheduled to begin in Morocco this weekend, but insists that the squad must improve in all areas. The nine-time continental champions wrapped up their preparations for the biennial showpiece by defeating fellow West African […]
Reps Give Rivers Admin 48 Hours on N1.48tn Budget
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Rivers has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Sole Administration of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Eke Ibas (retd.), to submit a breakdown of major items in the 2025 N1.48 trillion Appropriation Bill. The Chairman of the committee, Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo), issued the ultimatum on Monday at a […]
U.S DOJ Orders Crackdown on Naturalised Citizens Involved in Serious Crimes
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a new directive instructing attorneys in its civil division to prioritise denaturalisation efforts against naturalised citizens who have committed certain serious offences. Denaturalisation is the legal process of revoking citizenship that was obtained through naturalisation, as opposed to birthright. According to a memo released on June 11 […]
The Trump Administration Alleges Anti-Semitism at Harvard
The Trump administration accused Harvard of civil rights violations against Jewish and Israeli students during protests over Israel’s conflict with Hamas. A federal task force claimed Harvard was either indifferent or complicit in anti-Semitic harassment, with many Jewish students feeling unsafe on campus. The administration warned it may cut federal funding if Harvard fails to […]
Senate Gives NNPCL 10 Days to Answer ₦200tn Financial Queries
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari to respond to 11 critical financial queries related to discrepancies in its audited financial statements, warning that failure to comply could attract serious constitutional consequences. The committee, chaired by Senator Aliyu […]
House Orders Investigation into Police Corruption and Asset Sales
The House of Representatives has tasked its Committees on Public Assets and Procurement with investigating serious corruption allegations involving the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). These include illegal sales of national assets and the mismanagement of public funds. The directive follows a motion of urgent public importance moved by Abia lawmaker Ibe Osunwa and three others […]
Senate Passes ₦1.485 Trillion Rivers State 2025 Budget
The Senate has passed the 2025 budget of Rivers State, totaling ₦1.485 trillion, following the third reading of the appropriation bill on the Senate floor on Wednesday. The passage came after the upper chamber considered the report of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State during the Committee of Supply session. The bill seeks to authorize […]
NYSC Denies Extending Rita’s Service Year Over Tinubu Criticism
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied extending the service year of Lagos corps member Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, over her past criticism of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State. Rita went viral months ago for condemning economic hardship under the current administration and describing Lagos as “smelling” with “poor living conditions.” […]
Sanwo-Olu Marks 60th Birthday with Joyful Worship and Dance
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu celebrated his 60th birthday today, June 25, marking the milestone with a heartwarming praise and worship session. The governor, in high spirits for his diamond jubilee, joined family, friends, and well-wishers at a morning thanksgiving service held in his honor. During the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed deep gratitude to God, dancing […]
