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Dayo Sobowale: Voter Apathy is Not The Problem, Distrust in Democracy Is

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Analyst says declining voter turnout reflects loss of trust in Nigeria’s electoral system, not voter apathy. Dayo Sobowale, has argued that Nigeria’s growing voter apathy is not simply a lack of interest in elections, but a deeper crisis of trust in the democratic process, warning that citizens are withdrawing because...

Weyinmi Aghadiuno: Flexibility And Opportunity Keep People In The Gig Economy

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Bolt executive says flexible work structure and income opportunities sustain Nigeria’s growing gig workforce. Bolt’s Head of Regulation and Public Policy for Africa, Weyinmi Aghadiuno, has said that flexibility and opportunity are the major factors keeping Nigerians actively engaged in the gig economy, despite ongoing economic challenges. Speaking in an...

Mma Odi: National Assembly’s Only Legacy Is Passing Women’s Seats Bill

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Civil society leader says lawmakers risk ending tenure without legacy if women’s seats bill is not passed. Co-convener of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Mma Odi, has warned that the National Assembly risks finishing its tenure without a meaningful legacy if it fails to pass the bill seeking special...

Former Nigeria Striker Michael Eneramo Dies From Cardiac Arrest During Friendly Match In Kaduna

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Ex-Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo, 40, collapsed during a friendly in Kaduna and later died, federation confirms. Former Nigeria striker Michael Eneramo has died after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly match in Kaduna, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced on Friday. He was 40. Eneramo reportedly collapsed on...

Transcorp Hilton Abuja Counters Misinformation, Confirms Uninterrupted Operations

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Transcorp Hilton Abuja has clarified reports concerning a recent disruption in water supply at the facility, assuring guests and stakeholders that normal service has since been fully restored. In a statement issued on Friday, the hotel management confirmed that the disruption lasted for one day and was caused by emergency...

Cash Mix-Up Scandal: Recipient Accused of Ignoring Refund Plea

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

A public appeal has been made to a woman identified as Ene Deborah James over her alleged refusal to return money mistakenly transferred into her bank account. According to the claim, a sum of N141,600 was erroneously paid into an Opay account bearing the number 8162124458. The sender reportedly contacted...

Senate Confirms Darma As Housing Minister, Tasks Him With Reforms, Affordable Homes

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Senate confirms Darma as Housing Minister, charges him to tackle housing deficit, revive abandoned estates, and improve urban planning. The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with a mandate to tackle the country’s massive housing deficit, revive...

Alausa: Tinubu Has Delivered On Education Promises, No ASUU Strike

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Education minister says Tinubu has avoided nationwide ASUU strikes, highlighting funding for student loans, hostels, and infrastructure upgrades. President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 campaign promise that 4-year courses will be 4-year courses has so far avoided disruption from nationwide university strikes, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has claimed. So...

Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s 91.45% ICAO Safety Rating, Seeks Sustained Aviation Reforms

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

President Tinubu says Nigeria’s 91.45% ICAO safety score boosts investor confidence and reflects strengthened aviation safety standards nationwide. President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s impressive 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Tinubu, in a release issued on Thursday by his Adviser on Information...

Tinubu Approves N17bn Fund To Drive Grassroots Projects Across 8,804 Wards

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Federal government allocates N17bn for community-led projects in 8,804 wards to boost local development and service delivery nationwide. The federal government has approved the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce to drive grassroots development and accelerate socio-economic improvements across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards. A statement signed by the...

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Dayo Sobowale: Voter Apathy is Not The Problem, Distrust in Democracy Is

Weyinmi Aghadiuno: Flexibility And Opportunity Keep People In The Gig Economy

Mma Odi: National Assembly’s Only Legacy Is Passing Women’s Seats Bill

Former Nigeria Striker Michael Eneramo Dies From Cardiac Arrest During Friendly Match In Kaduna

Transcorp Hilton Abuja Counters Misinformation, Confirms Uninterrupted Operations

Cash Mix-Up Scandal: Recipient Accused of Ignoring Refund Plea

Senate Confirms Darma As Housing Minister, Tasks Him With Reforms, Affordable Homes

Alausa: Tinubu Has Delivered On Education Promises, No ASUU Strike

Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s 91.45% ICAO Safety Rating, Seeks Sustained Aviation Reforms

Tinubu Approves N17bn Fund To Drive Grassroots Projects Across 8,804 Wards