…seeks order voiding state/LG joint account The federal government has sued the thirty-six governors before the Supreme Court to ensure the autonomy of the nation’s local governments.In the suit, marked SC/CV/343/2024, was filed on May 20, by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi…
Author: News Barrel
News Barrel
Newsbarrelng is an independent online news outlet committed to credible journalism and responsible reporting. We cover politics, business, entertainment, sports, and social issues shaping Nigeria and the world at large. Our editorial process is guided by accuracy, fairness, and transparency. At Newsbarrelng, we believe informed citizens build a stronger society, and we strive to provide news that reflects the realities, voices, and aspirations of people.
The Federal Government has approved January, 2025 as the official date for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games, Ogun 2024.” In a communique released after the first National Council on Sports, held at the Old Government Lodge, Abakaliki Road, Enugu, Enugu State, the Minister of…
Real estate entrepreneur, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo, has commended the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his administration’s resolve to address the housing needs of Nigerians, describing the planned nationwide 100,000 housing units as one of the best things to ever happen to Nigeria. Adeyemo said this laudable housing project when implemented,…
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the foremost environmental NGO dedicated to nature conservation and biodiversity resources management is set to host its annual/flagship policy and advocacy lecture tagged Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture, on Tuesday, 28th May 2024. The statement by the Head Communications, Oladapo Soneye reads” this year’s edition…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf on Friday reappointed Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Sanusi received his letter of reinstatement at the Government House in Kano. The governor said, “By the powers conferred on me by the Kano Emirate Council Law of 1984 and 2024, and supported…
Muhammadu Sanusi II, deposed as the Emir of Kano four years ago, has been reinstated to the throne by Governor Abba Yusuf. Yusuf announced the decision on Thursday after signing the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 into law. “With the full support of the kingmakers, I have approved…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has doused the palpable tension among the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims by ameliorating the shortfall in their Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) as a result of unexpected vagaries of the foreign exchange rates. While NAHCON used 1,252.01 per dollar to calculate hajj fare (BTA inclusive)…
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ahmad Ado Bayero, has paid homage to the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, GCON, JP, Ogbagba II, to felicitate him on his 90th birthday and 64th coronation anniversary. The visit, which took place onWednesday, May 22nd, 2024,…
Ogun State Government on Wednesday commenced the disbursement of the second phase of the N1billion Operational Grant for Micro and Small scale Enterprises in the state under its OG-cares scheme. The first disbursement was done in 2023, during which 1,000 entrepreneurs in micro enterprises received N100,000 each, while those in…
…Signs N40m Contract With Prime Pythagoras Ahead of the September 11, 2024 commissioning of the first set of ecostay apartments within Pelican Brief Estate, one of the products of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, the promoter of the emerging Smart City, has begun construction of recreational facilities at the site to…