Tag: Investigation

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Livestock Development, has confirmed an outbreak of Anthrax in Zamfara State, urging Nigerians to adopt preventive measures to contain its spread. In a statement signed on Tuesday by Ben Bem Goong, Director of Information and Public Relations, the Ministry announced, “The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development…

Kehinde Fajobi Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has called for an investigation into the alleged assault on journalists by a Department of State Services (DSS) official during Monday’s Edo Governorship Election Tribunal at the High Court in Benin. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, commended the governor’s swift response to the incident,…

Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and trumpeter, Nathaniel Bassey, brought a spiritual touch to Washington DC on the 20th of January, 2025, as he ministered at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of President Donald Trump. The event, hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner, was distinctly non-governmental and non-political, serving as a sacred moment following the swearing-in ceremony…

The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has denounced the acts of looting by criminal elements that marred the midnight fire outbreak in Igede Ekiti on the 21st of January, 2025. During his visit to the scene of the tragedy, where two buildings comprising six shops and several residential apartments were engulfed, Oyebanji pledged to…

Kehinde Fajobi The Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) of Nigerian teaching hospitals have raised alarms over the mass exodus of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers due to inadequate pay and poor remuneration, despite the federal government’s investment in health infrastructure. Professor Wasiu Adeyemo, CMD of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), and Professor Jesse Abiodun, CMD…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has attributed the recent fire incident at its Buguma Wellhead 008 in Degema Local Government Area, Rivers State, to pipeline vandals. In a statement on Tuesday, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr Olufemi Soneye, revealed that the fire was ignited by criminals attempting to tamper…

In a significant revelation, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has firmly dismissed any speculation about his departure from the club. Speaking to reporters, Ancelotti expressed his desire to remain at the helm of Los Blancos for at least four more years, aligning his plans with those of club president Florentino Pérez. “I’ve absolutely NOT decided…

The Federal Government has announced that all visa applications will transition to an online platform by March 1, 2025. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a live session on ‘X Spaces’ hosted by social media influencer Dr. Segun Awosanya on Monday. Dr. Tunji-Ojo highlighted the strides made by the…

Kehinde Fajobi Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, has criticised Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over recent comments targeting him. Wike had remarked that if Wabara were his father, he would have disowned him. In response, the former Senate President described Wike’s speech as…

Kehinde Fajobi Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Tuesday swore in six commissioners into the State Executive Council, assigning them to various ministries. The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, announced this in a statement issued in Benin. According to the statement, Paul Ohonbamu will head the Ministry of Information and Communications, while…

Kehinde Fajobi The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the organisation, urging the country to reconsider. In a statement posted on its X account on Tuesday, the WHO highlighted its critical role in global health, including addressing diseases, strengthening health systems, and responding to emergencies in…

American rapper Soulja Boy has opened up about the reason behind his performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration ball, and it’s bound to spark some conversation. The rapper, who shared the stage with Nelly and Snoop Dogg at the controversial event, has faced a wave of backlash from fans who believe he betrayed their trust by…

Na’ballo, a feared and notorious bandit leader with deep ties to the infamous Ado Aleiro, has met his end in a dramatic turn of events. Known for his reign of terror across communities, Na’ballo operated from his stronghold in the eastern Takulawa area of Tsafe Local Government, Zamfara State, where he orchestrated numerous criminal activities.…

Kehinde Fajobi Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday welcomed the newly appointed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, pledging a collaborative effort to implement policies that will benefit Lagos residents. Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, received Meranda and other principal officers of the Assembly at the State…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, approved substituted service of charges on the Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, and former First Bank Managing Director, Stephen Onasanya, in a ₦12.3bn fraud case. The defendants, who are facing 13 counts of alleged fraud, failed to appear in court for arraignment before…

Kehinde Fajobi Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has warned that the external revenue service announced by U.S. President Donald Trump could destabilise global trade. Oyedele expressed this concern on his X handle on Monday night following Trump’s inauguration as the 47th U.S. President. During his address, Trump…

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the US Constitution and upheld by the Supreme Court for over 125 years. The decision is expected to face fierce legal challenges and has reignited debates on immigration policies and constitutional rights. The 14th Amendment to…

Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has asserted that “the disruption has started” in the United States under President Donald Trump. “The disruption has started,” Sani declared in a post on X, signaling the beginning of what he views as a transformative era. This remark follows Trump’s directive to withdraw the United States from the…

The newly sworn-in 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, has unveiled a groundbreaking executive order that marks the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This bold move was confirmed in a White House statement released on the 21st of January, 2025, shedding light on the president’s latest initiative.According to the executive…

In a significant move on his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). This marks the second time Trump has sought to sever ties with the global health body, citing its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Kehinde Fajobi Father of gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi who was arrested for allegedly murdering his ‘girlfriend,’ Salome Adaidu, has made a public plea to the Nigerian government, asking for leniency in the case. This marks the first statement from the family since the incident, which has drawn significant public attention. Ajayi, 32, was apprehended in…

Kehinde Fajobi Residents in the Aba Ringfence, covering nine of Abia State’s 17 local government areas, have experienced their first power outage following an attack on gas pipelines supplying the Aba Power Plant. The incident, attributed to vandals targeting crude oil and petroleum products, occurred over the weekend and disrupted the Eastern Gas Network, the…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a tariff adjustment for telecom operators, allowing a maximum increase of 50% in response to rising operational costs. Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, announced the development in a statement on Monday, 20 January 2024. The commission explained that the decision aligns with Section…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Government has unveiled plans to increase the Information and Communications Technology sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product to 21 per cent within the next two to three years. Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, disclosed this on Monday during the launch of a training programme…

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the former senior pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, has embarked on a bold new chapter in his spiritual journey with the launch of a ministry in Lagos called The Family Fellowship. A video that surfaced on Monday morning captured the jubilant atmosphere of the…