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The socio-political support group, Ijaw Youths for Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Ijaw Youths for BAT), has conveyed its congratulations to the newly appointed 45 Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on their inauguration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group, represented by its national coordinator, Comr. Daniel Ezonfade Okiringo, and national secretary, Comr. Promise D….
A great feats that would still hopes and change Narratives in the Education sector of Nigeria was the lines of synopsis that the aspirant gave in line with his Aspiration of breaking the ACA-A-THON records A computer science lecturer with the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Joshua Hassan is set for an ACA-A-THON event for the longest…
A coalition of Civil Society organisations, Northwest Civil Societies, and the Anti-Corruption Network are protesting in Kano State in the wake of an allegation of bribery raised by a tribunal judge’ Demonstrators matched to the state government house in there hundreds despite a police ban on all forms of protest. The Commissioner of Police in…
Pure Bliss has announced a six-week extension for its ongoing Millionaire Consumer Promo, aiming to accommodate more participants in the campaign. The promo, now set to conclude on September 5, 2023, has already crowned 21 millionaires and granted thousands of consumers airtime rewards. Bukola Yusuph, Brand Custodian at Pure Bliss, noted that the extension is…
The Lagos State government has declared Monday, August 21, a work-free day for all Public Servants in its employ in commemoration of Isese Day. Observed annually on the 20th of August, Isese Day celebrates the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage. This year’s observance falls on a…
The National Youths Corps Members (NYSC) on Friday conducted its swearing-in ceremony for the 2023 Batch “B” Stream II Corps members nationwide. In Lagos, the Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa appealed to the corps members deployed to the state to take caution following the recent warning by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), that…
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has revealed the origin of his new Marvel superhero celebrations. Recall that Messi recently amazed fans with an unusual festivity after scoring a goal in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup win against Atlanta United. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner replicated Thor’s movement by attracting his hammera celebration that immediately took over…
Since the passing of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on April 22, 2022, the attention has been on the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) and the Oyo State Government to announce the successor to the throne. The anticipation is particularly strong among the indigenes of ancient Oyo. Initially, 198 contenders vied for the Alaafin’s…
By Damilola Adeleke. A two-day meeting of prominent economists and finance leaders convened by the COP28 Presidency has reached consensus on crucial next steps to establish a new framework for international climate finance and drive progress from COP28 to COP30. The meeting brought together world-leading economists from the Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) and representatives…
By Damilola Adeleke. President Bola Tinubu commended the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) for its solidarity concerning the political deadlock in the Republic of Niger. The statement was conveyed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. President Tinubu expressed his gratitude for the support and solidarity received from…
By Damilola Adeleke Nigeria has resumed the export of approximately 220,000 barrels of crude oil per day from the Forcados terminal. The terminal had been temporarily closed for maintenance on July 12, 2023, after workers detected ‘fumes’ near a buoy where oil was being loaded onto a vessel. This shutdown contributed to Nigeria’s failure to…
Not fewer 13 years after the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) shut down its orientation camp in Borno state due to activities of insurgents in state, Corp members have now been deployed to the area to serve their fatherland for one year compulsory service. In a twitter post on Monday, the NYSC asked prospective Corps…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has revealed that the average cost of bus transportation within Nigerian cities rose from N649.59 in May 2023 to N1,285.41 in June 2023 due to rise in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This means that the cost of intra-city bus transportation rose by 98 per cent…
In response to heightened tensions between the Aladja and Ogbe-ijoh Communities in Delta’s Udu and Warri South West Council Areas, the leaders of the Urhobo and Ijaw tribes convened a closed-door meeting. The gathering took place at the palace of HRM Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe, who chairs the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council….
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has undertaken an initiative to disseminate flyers throughout the south-eastern region, aiming to ensure that every resident is informed about the termination of the Monday sit-at-home practise in the area. IPOB initially declared the holiday for Mondays but later extended it. Supporters of Nnamdi Kanu have been enforcing…
The underrepresentation of women in the political sphere has raised concerns among various stakeholders within the country. The United Nations reported that merely 3.8% of women hold seats in both national and state parliaments, despite constituting approximately half of the nation’s population. To confront these challenge, the United Nations (UN) Women, in partnership with the…
Rear Admiral Yaminu Musa, the Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), led a delegation which included the recently rescued Chibok girl, Rebecca Kubu, on a visit to the First Lady at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. 22-year-old Rebecca was rescued from Boko Haram insurgents by the Nigerian Army in Cameroon. She was 13…
The National Pension Commission has made a recovery of over twenty four billion naira since 2012 from employers who failed to remit pension deductions of their employees. The Director General of PENCOM, Hajya Aisha Dahir-Umar made this known in a message to the 2023 Conference for Journalists in Abuja. The Director General who was represented…
Cordinators of the Niger Republic coup reportedly promised a top US ambassador that if neighboring nations tried military action, they would kill overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum. According to the Associated Press (AP), the junta revealed this to two western officials on Thursday , as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced the deployment…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to strengthen systematic mechanisms to attract second and third-generation Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute towards nation-building. Dr Okonjo-Iweala stated when she was honoured as the “Diaspora Icon” by the Chairman Nigerians In Diaspora Commission Mrs…
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State expressed deep sorrow over the tragic killing of Sheikh Ibrahim Albani, a respected Islamic scholar. The scholar was brutally murdered by alleged thieves who invaded his residence in the Tabra area along the state metropolis bypass. Governor Yahaya attended the funeral prayer for Sheikh Ibrahim Albani at the Bolari…
41 migrants have died in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa. Four people who survived the disaster told rescuers that they were on a boat that had set off from Sfax in Tunisia and sank on its way to Italy. The survivors, originally from the Ivory Coast and Guinea reached Lampedusa on Wednesday….
Niger coup leaders have announced former Economist Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as the new Prime Minister. The military junta spokesperson Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane announced this on Monday night. about two weeks after the coup. Ali Lamine served as the Minister of Economy and finance in 2002 under the administration of former President Mamadou…
By Damilola Adeleke “On January 1, 2012, the Nigerian government, led by President Goodluck Jonathan, made a significant decision to remove the petroleum subsidy. The ruling party at that time, now in government, had vehemently opposed the move during the Arab Spring, fearing its potential consequences. Today, however, they find themselves implementing the measure, citing…
ADEYINKA ADEDIPE analyzes the ongoing debate over dilapidated federal roads in Edo State after Governor Godwin Obaseki and his convoy got trapped in one of the roads The rainy season has once again exposed the country’s soft underbelly as the flood has taken over sections of some states and left destruction in its wake. The…
Over the years, women have demanded fair representation in leadership roles in the country. Though the number of men in such positions surpasses that of women, it is encouraging that women’s voices are being heard. Recently, President Bola Tinubu sent his list of ministerial nominees to the National Assembly, and several women are featured. Blessing…
DESPITE the free education policy of the Bauchi State government, a good number of children still do not accompany school. In fact, according to Bauchi State Annual School Census, ASC, data for 2019–2020, a total of 1,031,524 children are out of school in the State. In Masori community of Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke In a communique granted at the end of the NEC meeting on Thursday, NEC members also approved other decisions reached by the Central Working Committee, CWC, of NLC, held on July 25, 2023. The Communique signed by President and General Secretary of NLC, Joe Ajaero, and Emma Ugboaja respectively, reads and…
The Lagos State Government has urged the public to disregard purported plans to conduct mass burial for casualties of the 2020 #EndSARS incident, describing it as handiwork of mischief makers. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Olusegun Ogboye, made the remarks in a statement on Sunday, while reacting to the purported reports. He said the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF) for the 36 States of the Federation as part of measures to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal on the masses. The approval was disclosed at the monthly meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), in Abuja. The Infrastructure Fund…
Government Authorities in Western Ethiopia region of Gambella have imposed 19:00 and 06:00 curfew after many people were killed in fresh violent attacks. According to BBC reports, it was reported that the regional government did not specify the number of casualties but vowed to hold to account individuals involved in the act. Local media also…
