Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed the commitment of his administration to changing the narratives of the state from a civil service economy to a thriving Industrial hub. He expressed this commitment when he opened the “Osun 2023 Trade Fair” organised by Osun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OSUCCIMA) in…
President, Nigerian Economic Society {NES}, Professor Adeola Adenikinju, has lamented the low investments in the nation’s energy sector due to vandalism and oil theft. The expert in Petroleum Economics noted that this portends great danger for the economy of the country in the future. The professor of petroleum economics at the University of Ibadan lamented…
The Nigeria Customs Service has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) to combat piracy of intellectual and creative property in Nigeria. The Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adeniyi, made this known on Tuesday, when receiving members of the Commission at the Customs Corporate Headquarters, Abuja. The CGC, welcoming the delegation to…
Chairman, Oyo State Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State, (ACCOS), Sheik Taofik Akeugbagold, has stated the criteria being used to disburse the N1billion loan to farmers to ensure geographical spread. Akeugbagold who made the revelation during a sensitization tour to the seven geopolitical zones in the state which ended yesterday, said to access the single…
Napoli may sell their talismanic striker, Victor Osimhen for around €120m, according to transfer expert, Ben Jacobs. Osimhen has failed to sign a contract extension and will have one-year remaining on his deal next summer. Premier League clubs Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the Nigeria international. In an interview with…
The Police in Ondo State on Tuesday said it had read the riot act to some political elements planning to cause unrest by mobilising youths for their selfish interest in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Ondo State Command, SP. Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, announced this in a statement made unrestricted to newsmen in…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku, has said drinks because of his battle with depression. Anuku had been in the news with reports and clips of him raising concerns about his appearance and well-being. However, sharing the details of his financial struggle on Tuesday, in a viral video on his Instagram page, the actor said: “Yes,…
Chioma, wife of Afrobeats star, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido, has penned a romantic note to her husband on the occasion of his birthday. Davido turned 31 on Tuesday with birthday greetings and wishes from friends, celebrities and fans all in order. Taking to her X page on Tuesday, Chioma, who recently gave birth to a…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has sealed a mosque, hotels, and other establishments across the state. LASEPA sealed up the establishments as part of efforts to tackle noise pollution in the state. In a post on X, the agency said the affected establishments were located in the Oshodi/Isolo area of the state. According…
Experts have opined that the government economic reform policies introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government are one of the reasons why Nigerians are battling with economic hardship. Analysts revealed that regional instability, climate change, and inflation are the major triggers of food insecurity in Nigeria. According to the United Nations estimation, 25 million people……
A civil society organisation, the African Network for Environment and Economic Justice, has said that the rising debt profile of Nigeria will force Nigerians into multidimensional poverty. The Executive Director of ANEEJ, David Ugolor, made this known in a two-day International Hybrid Conference on Special Drawing Rights with the theme “Making Special Drawing Rights work…
The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) is facing security challenges as yet-to-be-identified gunmen reportedly invaded the off-campus student apartments in Gandu, a neighbouring community of its permanent site in Nasarawa State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, leaving students in fear and calling for improved security measures. The gunmen targeted about three…
A former National Vice Chairman North-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman has said that the ruling party has reached the point where the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was in 2007 in manipulating political contests through imposition, vote buying and rigging. Lukman in a statement issued Tuesday, noted that it might grow…
A new report on the state of tobacco industry interference in Nigeria has revealed a marked increase in the industry’s meddling in public health policies, in particular tobacco control measures. The report produced by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies through the Centre for Good Governance shows Nigeria’s ratings…
There was a mild drama in the Senate on Tuesday over the emergence of Benue South Senator, Abba Morro as the Senate Minority Leader and Enugu West Senator, Osita Ngwu as Minority Whip. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members replaced Simon Mwadkwon, senator representing Plateau north; and Darlington Nwokocha, senator representing Abia central, following their…
Governor Dauda Lawal has restated that the people of Zamfara State bestowed their trust in his administration, hence he was not afraid of a rerun poll as ordered by the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal. The governor, who returned to the state on Monday from an official foreign trip, was greeted by a…
By Damilola Adeleke Long-distance relationships present a unique set of challenges, but with commitment, communication, and creativity, couples can build and maintain a strong connection across miles. 1. Open and Honest Communication: Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, and it’s even more crucial in a long-distance scenario. Regularly share your thoughts, feelings,…
Offshore and allied aviation services company, OAS Helicopters, has announced the acquisition of new equipment, the 2023 model Leonardo AW-139. The AgustaWestland AW139, now known as the Leonardo AW139, is a 15-seat medium-sized twin-engined helicopter developed and produced by the Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer, AgustaWestland (now part of Leonardo). It is marketed for several different roles,…
The Gombe State government has appealed to the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, to sustain its intervention in education, health, and nutrition among others across the state. The state Commissioner for Education, Hajiya Aishatu Maigari, who spoke Monday in Gombe, the state capital, said the various interventions of the United Nations agency have been all-encompassing…
The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress,APC, in the state for attacking former President Goodluck Jonathan over personal comments he made during a visit to Governor Douye Diri last Friday. The elders council of APC blasted former President Goodluck Jonathan, following his comment that…
Nigeria has appealed to the Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) to create an institutional framework for the subregion’s financial crime legislation to be enforced. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), made the appeal at the inauguration of the 27th Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of…
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi has named Manchester United legend Paul Scholes as his best English player. Mikel Obi has played with and against some of the best English players including the likes of Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and John Terry. His career spanned over a decade at Stamford Bridge, where he won two…
A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in December, Sotheby’s announced Monday, estimating their value at $10 million. The football star donned these shirts during the first halves of the group-stage rounds against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, as well as later games against…
The Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has appealed to motorists to be conscious of their safety and that of other road users to avoid crashes before, during and after the yuletide. The FRSC Unit Commander, Akeem Ganiyu, made the appeal during a news briefing to commemorate the Road Traffic…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has postponed the meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, for the second time since September 2023. Isa Abdulmumin, the director of corporate communications of the apex bank, confirmed that the MPC meeting will not be held. Since the appointment of Olayemi Cardoso, the meeting of the MPC –…
The Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the North West, Garba Muhammad Datti has said that former Zamfara Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle will soon reclaim his mandate. Matawalle is the current State Minister for Defence. Datti stated that the appeal court judgment, which ousted the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governor, Dauda Lawal, gives…
The youths in Benin on Sunday staged a protest against the presence of controversial transgender, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky in Edo State. The protest was fueled by alleged insults directed at the Oba of Benin by Bobrisky in a clip that circulated in 2022. Bobrisky had in the video suggested that the Oba…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Lagos State has said it intends to review the recent ruling by the Appeal Court that affirmed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the March 18 Governorship Election. In a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos, Hakeem Amode, the Publicity Secretary of the PDP, expressed the party’s commitment to pursuing…
A clergyman with the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, Pastor David Musa, has been killed by his abductors after collecting N1,000,000 ransom in Kogi State. The late Pastor Musa who was abducted on Saturday, 11th November 2023 in Obajana, under Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State was later killed on Tuesday. A member of…
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has said that the federal government will maximize the full potentials of the 12 River Basins in the country to fight poverty. The minister gave this indication in Minna, Niger State, during a tour of the Upper River Basin Development Authority, where he also inaugurated…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are among the top 20 most valuable national teams in the World. According to the latest statistics released by Transfermarkt, the three-time African champions are placed in 12th position in the world. Nigeria are behind the likes of England, Brazil, France, Portugal and Argentina in the ranking. Transfermarkt released the…
