Tag: Investigation

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Government has urged the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) to suspend their strike, which has now entered its fifth day. The appeal was made by outgoing Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, who led a government…

Kehinde Fajobi The Minister of Works, David Umahi, pledged to take responsibility for any poorly constructed roads under the current administration, emphasising a commitment to enforcing standards. Speaking in Akure on Thursday during a Federal Ministry of Works town hall meeting about the Ondo State section of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, he highlighted that the…

Kehinde Fajobi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), is preparing to introduce financial literacy into the national school curriculum for primary and junior secondary students across the country. Ibrahim Yahaya, the Acting Head of the CBN’s Consumer Protection Department, shared this update on Thursday…

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed his administration’s openness to support from the United States Government in improving the lives of the state’s residents. This statement was made during a courtesy visit from the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills, on Thursday at the governor’s office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has advised Edo State Governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo to focus on delivering his campaign promises rather than investigating his predecessor, Governor Godwin Obaseki. Ganduje’s comments came on Thursday during a thank-you visit from Okpebholo to the APC National Working Committee (NWC) following his…

Kehinde Fajobi Major oil marketers across Nigeria have raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦1,010 to ₦1,050 per litre, reflecting a 4% increase in Lagos and surrounding areas. This increase follows a recent adjustment by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which raised the price of PMS…

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, on Thursday lauded former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing him as a treasure trove of knowledge that anyone can tap into by visiting him. Mills gave the admiration when he visited Obasanjo at his Pent House in Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Thursday its successful prosecution of four former governors and two former ministers within the past year, marking a significant milestone under Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede’s leadership. The announcement was made by Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, who outlined the agency’s accomplishments in Abuja. According…

Ayra Starr has officially become the most-viewed Nigerian female artist on YouTube, surpassing Yemi Alade. At 22, Starr has achieved a remarkable 811 million views on the platform, overtaking Alade’s 805 million views. Starr’s hit single, Rush, is her most popular video on YouTube, with over 395 million views, making it the most-watched music video…

Ruben Amorim is set to step into the managerial role at Manchester United during the upcoming international break, signaling a fresh chapter for the Red Devils. Manchester United are said to have reached a deal with Sporting Lisbon to bring in 39-year-old Ruben Amorim as the club’s next head coach, with his role set to…

… calls for immediate implementation of BSOEC report Following the public presentation of the final report of the Bayelsa State Oil and Environment Commission (BSOEC), a former Commissioner for Information in the state, Dr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, has applauded Governor Douye Diri, for his painstaking efforts to bring it into fruition. The report titled: “An Environmental…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) announced the arrest of Jubril Musa, described as “a major arms dealer,” in Plateau State, as part of a significant clampdown on armed violence in the region. The arrest was confirmed by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson for the NPF, in a statement issued Thursday. According to Adejobi, Musa was apprehended with…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has cautioned the public and stakeholders in the oil industry against recognising a new group of petroleum marketers under the aegis of Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP), who are scheduled to hold a meeting today in Abuja. In a…

…as federal lawmaker joins APC Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, Zamfara State, took to the streets on Monday to protest what they described as poor governance under Governor Dauda Lawal. Staging a strong protest against Governor Dauda Lawal, the protesters said that the tenure of the former…

Kehinde Fajobi Former Edo State governor and current senator, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has criticised Nigeria’s wage system, arguing that poor compensation weakens economic productivity and endangers national security. Speaking at a Distinguished Personality Lecture hosted by the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) in Abuja, Oshiomhole contended that Nigerian workers remain impoverished despite the recent…

Electricity has been successfully restored in some northern states under the Jos Electricity Distribution Company’s (JEDC) franchise—Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue—following a 10-day blackout. Power was reinstated at approximately 7:20 pm on Wednesday, sparking celebrations in parts of the affected regions, particularly in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. The prolonged outage, which began due…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff. This was announced in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, who clarified that Oluyede will serve in this capacity until Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, currently undergoing medical treatment abroad, returns. The statement…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) is holding its monthly meeting at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, joined by prominent traditional rulers from the National Council of Traditional Rulers. Though the agenda hasn’t been disclosed, sources suggest that the governors and traditional leaders are discussing pressing issues across the country. It was…

Kehinde Fajobi Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the judiciary to avoid actions that could ignite tensions in Rivers State, following a Federal High Court ruling that ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend payments to the state. In a statement by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed concern over the…

Kehinde Fajobi Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured workers that their salaries will be paid despite a Federal High Court order restricting the state’s access to allocations. Speaking at a special thanksgiving service organised by the state government, Fubara said ensuring continued payments to workers and contractors is a priority for his administration, noting…