Otti Makes Clarification on N1.5bn Budget for Hilux Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, said that his administration actually budgeted 150 million naira for two Toyota Hilux vehicles, saying that the 1.5 billion naira initially stated in an earlier report was an error from software. Governor Otti said this on Tuesday at Ezeukwu road market in…
US Senate Proposes $118 Billion for Border, Aid for Israel and Ukraine The United States Senate has revealed a bipartisan agreement totaling $118 billion aimed at bolstering border security while extending crucial wartime assistance to Israel and Ukraine. The initiative, championed by US President Joe Biden alongside Democratic and Republican Senate leaders, seeks to replenish…
US Plans Strikes on Iranian Allies in Syria, Iraq The US has approved plans for strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq, citing the need to defend American troops following a drone attack in Jordan, Excel Magazine International can report. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the US’s commitment to protecting its interests, stating,…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Alleges Assassination Plot Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a prominent legal representative for Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised alarm over an alleged plot to assassinate him. According to Ejiofor, a “kinsman” identified as the “chief plotter” has purportedly contracted assassins and provided them with weapons for the…
Tinubu Condemns Stereotyping of Nigerians as Cybercriminals President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has criticized what he described as the mislabelling and blanket stereotyping of Nigerians as a country with the highest prevalence of cybercrime and other forms of corrupt practices. He voiced his concerns during a public engagement on youth, religion, and the fight against corruption,…
Nigeria’s Vehicle Imports Plunge by 32% Amid Naira Depreciation In 2023, Nigeria witnessed a sharp 32% decline in motor vehicle imports, totaling 132,293 units compared to 194,550 in 2022, reflecting the sustained depreciation of the Naira, according to data from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Financial Vanguard’s investigation revealed a significant downturn across various import…
ICJ Rules on Gaza Genocide Allegations The International Court of Justice in The Hague, Friday, has delivered its ruling on the allegations of genocide on Gaza by Israel levelled by South Africa. Following the attack on October 7, 2023, Israel launched a military campaign against Gaza, killing thousands of civilans South Africa had dragged Israel…
Air Force Chief Apologizes for Accidental Airstrike in Nasarawa Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has apologised to the Nasarawa state government and the families of victims of 2023 airstrike. In an accidental air strike, the force had bombed residents of Rukubi community in Doma, headquarters of Doma Local Government Area of the…
BREAKING: Ondo Governor Dissolves State Executive Council with Immediate Effect Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council, Excel Magazine International can report. Additionally, the governor has relieved all Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants of their duties, effective immediately. The decision was communicated through a statement by…
EFCC Contemplates Next Move in Peter Odili’s N100 Billion Allegations The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) remains uncertain about its course of action regarding the alleged misappropriation of N100 billion by former Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili, between 1999 and 2007, Excel Magazine International has gathered. Vanguard’s investigation reveals that despite media speculations…