Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema Crowned Ballon d’Or Winner
Benzema, 34, scored a career-best 27 times in LaLiga and was top scorer in the Champions League with 15 goals, including hat tricks against Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
Calls for National Emergency as Floods Affect 2.5 Million Nigerians
According to reports by the Bayelsa state government, 700,000 persons have been displaced in about 300 communities.
Calls Grow for Ethiopia Peace Effort as Fighting Intensifies
AU-led peace talks were due to take place in South Africa earlier this month, but were postponed because of logistical and technical issues.
Nigeria to Take Final Decision on Nnamdi Kanu ‘Very Soon’
It also directed that the Dangote Cement factory at Obajana in Kogi State should be re-opened.
Kwasi Kwarteng Sacked as UK Finance Minister After Tax Cuts Backlash
He was appointed to the role by Liz Truss only 38 days ago.
ASUU: Nigerian University Lecturers Suspend Eight-Month Strike
They went on strike on February 14 over issues revolving around revitalising public universities, and a review of lecturers’ salaries.
Nigeria: Appeal Court Sets IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Free
It said Kanu’s rendition from Kenya, without adherence to due process of the law, was a gross violation of all international conventions.
NNPC Hasn’t Changed, It May Bring Nigeria To Its Knees, Says Kaduna Governor El-Rufai
Nasir el-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna state, has said that the NNPC Limited hasn’t changed, as it is a big problem to Nigeria and unless it is resolved, it will bring the country to its knees.
Nigeria Seeks Debt Restructuring from IMF, World Bank
The country is considering tapping from the IMF’s newly created Food Shock Window, that allows member-countries to access emergency financing instruments.
Voting for PDP Will End Hunger, Insecurity and Unemployment, Atiku Says
Atiku promised to unify and restructure the country, as well as protect all Nigerians.
Buhari To APC Women: Make Sure You Take Tinubu-Shettima Campaign to All Wards in Nigeria
The President Buhari noted that women accounted for 47 percent of votes in the 2019 elections
Nigerian Senators Disagree with President Buhari, Insist on December 2023 as Deadline for Petrol Subsidy Removal
They said stopping the policy in June will create crisis for the incoming government.
Nigeria Should End Fossil Fuel Production to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission in 2060 – Climate Activists
They argued that Nigeria, as a major oil producer, wants to prolong the status quo as much as possible.
Economists Raise Concern over Nigeria’s 2023 Spending Plan
They proposed the use of equity to finance the deficit, saying Nigeria got to the current deficit level because of reliance on debt in the past.
Oil Thieves Have Declared War on Nigeria, Senate President Lawan Says, As Buhari Presents Budget of N20.51trn
The President noted that government alone cannot provide the resources required for funding tertiary education.
