Lagos, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his unwavering stance on the removal of petrol subsidies, asserting that the reform was necessary to secure Nigeria’s economic future. Speaking during a media chat at his Bourdillon residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, the President dismissed criticisms of the policy, describing it as a…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to adopt better energy management practices as a way to reduce electricity expenses. “It’s not a bad thing to learn how to manage. Control your electricity bill, switch off the light, and let’s embrace good management habits,” Tinubu stated on Monday during a media chat at his…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the recently introduced tax reform, emphasizing that it is essential for reviving Nigeria’s economy. Speaking during his maiden presidential media chat on Monday night, Tinubu stated that the economy cannot thrive on outdated practices. “Tax reform is here to stay; we cannot just continue…
Nigerians have expressed dissatisfaction with the video and sound quality of President Bola Tinubu’s first Presidential Media Chat, aired on Monday by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). Prior to the broadcast, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced that “all television and radio stations are requested to…
The Ministry of Works has requested National Assembly approval to allocate N1.065 trillion for capital projects in its 2025 budget, representing 99% of its total budget of N1.072 trillion for the fiscal year. This proposal, presented by President Bola Tinubu last week, includes: N5.635 billion for personnel costs. N1.857 billion for…
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC on Monday hit back at the Peoples Democratic Party PDP over the latter’s position on the wave of recent deaths recorded due to stampedes at palliatives distribution sites. APC spokesman, Felix Morka in a statement said Nigerians have not forgotten the ill-fated 2014 recruitment exercise into the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has distributed bags of rice to 600 members to support them in the celebration of the Yuletide season. Presenting the rice at the NUJ Secretariat in Utako District of Abuja on Monday, the council chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, said the…
Nigerians nationwide are set to hear directly from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his first Presidential Media Chat, scheduled for broadcast at 9 p.m. tonight, December 23. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, the highly anticipated event will air on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the…
By Damilola Adeleke In 1973, India faced a severe famine triggered by a prolonged drought that threatened its population of 580 million. Then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, confronted with widespread hunger, declared with resolve, “We have no intention of failing. We are going to succeed. We shall overcome.” This determination birthed policies that laid the…
WRITTEN BY DAMILOLA ADELEKE The year 2024 will be remembered as a period of profound tragedy for Nigeria, with numerous events resulting in the loss of hundreds of lives across the country. From stampedes during food and gift distribution to road accidents and explosions, the devastating toll on human lives reflects the dire socio-economic…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has picked holes with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Obi said that the directive is capable of discouraging citizens from helping the hungry and distressed among the…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25th, Thursday, December 26th, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Christmas, Boxing Day, and the New Year. In an official announcement, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, conveyed warm greetings to Nigerians on behalf of the Federal Government. The…
On Saturday, Pope Francis reiterated his condemnation of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after facing criticism from an Israeli government minister over his comments suggesting that the international community should consider whether the military actions constitute genocide against the Palestinian people. Delivering his annual Christmas address to the Vatican’s cardinals, the pope…
The highly anticipated Lagos Shopping Festival, a 72-hour shopping spectacle, is set to kick off tomorrow, Monday, December 23, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. This three-day festival, running from December 23 to 25, is organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture in collaboration with Chain Reaction Ltd….
President Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu has been named as The Will newspaper’s choice for 2024 Man of the Year. The newspaper stated that the decision to honour President Tinubu was unanimous among its editorial team. According to them, the president’s reform policies over the past year have profoundly impacted Nigerians in ways unseen…
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the 2025 budget proposals presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Assembly, describing them as full of contradictions and unrealistic expectations. Adebayo accused the government of insincerity, highlighting the exchange rates fixed in…
I often find myself in interesting conversations with people who don’t understand my commitment to the gym, simply because I’m not overweight. They tend to assume that the gym is only for those looking to shed pounds. Each time I face this misconception, I try to explain that I’m focused on building strength, and…
By Damilola Adeleke The festive season is upon us, often associated with joy, family gatherings, and creating lasting memories. For many, it is a period to take stock of the year and look forward to a new beginning. However, amid the excitement, certain pitfalls can turn your holiday celebrations into regret. As a…
By Damilola Adeleke The same old “Jingle bells! Jingle bells!! Jingle all the way!!!” is again uniting Christians and non-Christians in the ancient ritual of Christmas. Ordinarily, Christmas has become synonymous with happiness and family reunion. Kith and kin come together. Food and drinks flow in households and the grueling grind of the passing…
Three days after no fewer than 36 persons died in a stampede in Ibadan, Oyo State, many, including children, have died in similar incidents in Abuja and Anambra State while struggling for Christmas palliatives. The twin incidents, which happened, yesterday, left the nation shocked given that they came on the heels of the…
The biggest problem with resolutions is that they’re so negative,” observed Rikiat, a 43 year-old legal practitioners. “I will watch less TV” or “I will stop eating junk food” or “I work fewer hours.” While the root of these desires is perfectly worthy, the phrasing is all wrong. Telling yourself not to do something is…
The competition among stakeholders in the downstream sector has caused a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, better known as petrol, as report gained. Petrol, which sold at N1,020 per litre, dropped to N899 per litre after the Dangote Refinery in Lagos slashed the product’s price to N899.50k for marketers, last…
Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams says Yoruba race is yet to fulfil the race’s destiny because the race has failed to honour the deities and celebrate the ancestors. Adams gave the hint at the 2024 edition of the Ogun festival held at the Ikorodu Town Hall in Ikorodu, Lagos. The Yoruba generalissimo,…
In the vibrant city of Ibadan, known for its warmth and spirited community, a heart-wrenching tragedy has cast a shadow over the festive season. A victim of the tragedy, Mrs. Adijat Adewumi, affectionately known as Iya Ola, faces unimaginable grief after losing her two children in a stampede at the 2024 End of…
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ,UDHR, Article 25(1), everyone has the right to standard of living adequate for their health and well-being, which includes access to food, clothing, and housing. Similarly, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ,ICESCR, Article 11 emphasizes the right to an adequate standard of…
American pop singer-songwriter, Josh Rouse sang, ‘Too many things on my mind’. A line in the lyrics asked rhetorically, ‘Can we recover, what’s been lost?’. If what’s been lost is time, it may never be recovered. My thought actually is to do a review of sports events in 2024 which I term the bitter-sweet…
WE can’t go about attending to our different activities without noticing the good developments around us, even when there are so-called ominous clouds threatening to block our silver linings. I prefer to see the cup half-full than half-empty. Kemi Badenoch and Davido may feast on the imbalance of views on Nigeria; some of my compatriots…
As food-related diseases spread across the country, food experts have asserted that over 50 per cent of registered pesticides are highly hazardous and expose Nigerians to contaminated foods. The concern was raised during a one-day technical workshop on ‘Pesticide Regulatory and Agrochemicals Accountability’, held in Abuja, and organised by the Health of Mother…
Wale Igbintade writes that the Oyo State Government must thoroughly investigate the tragic death of 35 children in a recent stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan, and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. Just when many Nigerians thought that past tragedies during palliative distributions had taught Nigerians valuable lessons, a stampede…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on his 57th birthday, describing him as a committed and selfless public servant. Governor Oyebanji, the helmsman of Ekiti State, turns 57 on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement made available by his Special Adviser…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathized with his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and the people of Oyo State over the tragic stampede that occurred during a children’s carnival at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, which claimed 35 lives. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a letter he personally signed and addressed to Governor…
