Tag: Investigation

Kehinde Fajobi The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has pledged that electricity will be restored to northern Nigeria within three days. Adelabu made this assurance on Tuesday while addressing senators’ concerns about the ongoing regional power outage and repeated grid collapses nationwide. The Transmission Company of Nigeria had reported that on October 22, the 330-kilovolt…

Chairman of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and fuel importers to halt the importation of fuel, assuring that his refinery has over 500 million litres of fuel in storage. Speaking after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on the country’s fuel scarcity, Dangote emphasized that with…

Kehinde Fajobi Former Niger Delta militant leader Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has issued a warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, advising him to abandon any plans to remove Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara from office. In an appearance on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Asari-Dokubo cautioned that an attempt to remove…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerian banks over the disruptions in online banking services that have affected customers nationwide. In a statement released on Tuesday, FCCPC Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tunji Bello, expressed deep concern over the service lapses, saying,…

Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced 34 individuals involved in internet fraud to various penalties. The convicts, primarily young men, faced charges of fraudulent impersonation, possession of proceeds of crime, and obtaining by false pretense. The individuals, including Kelly Maduabuchi Muonagu, Nwokwu Chibuike Valerian, Chinonso…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Government now requires more than N19 trillion to complete ongoing road projects nationwide, following the impact of naira devaluation and the removal of fuel subsidies, according to Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi. In a briefing on Monday, Umahi said the current administration is facing a funding shortfall for the 2,604…

Kehinde Fajobi The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State, Mr Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), has denounced ongoing media reports suggesting the state is challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Supreme Court. In a statement on Monday, Ogungbade clarified, “We don’t have a suit against EFCC. We…

Victor Osimhen continued his stellar form on Monday night, netting his fourth goal of the season as Galatasaray secured a 2-1 victory over city rivals Beşiktaş. The win strengthens Galatasaray’s position at the top of the Turkish Super Lig, giving them a comfortable lead in the title race. Galatasaray struck first in the 13th minute,…

The Federal Government has officially exonerated Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, from allegations of complicity in banditry in Zamfara State. Following a thorough investigation, the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) found the accusations baseless and politically motivated. In an interview on Arise TV, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser…

Kehinde Fajobi The Senate’s initiative to establish the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno State, gained robust support during a public hearing held on Monday. The hearing, organised by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFUND, featured enthusiastic backing from various stakeholders. Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (APC, Borno Central), the bill’s…

Ademola Lookman has risen to new heights in his football career, showcasing a blend of consistency, skill, and resilience that is capturing the attention of fans and analysts worldwide. The Nigerian forward has delivered outstanding performances across multiple platforms, cementing his place among football’s elite in 2023 and earning him well-deserved accolades. Lookman’s standout season…

Kehinde Fajobi The Bank of Industry (BoI) has opened its application portal for the Federal Government’s ₦75 billion Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Intervention Fund. This announcement was made on Monday during a press conference in Abuja, where a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI)…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Government has announced plans to establish an irregular migration command and control centre aimed at strengthening the screening of individuals entering Nigeria through its land borders. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the induction of 123 new officers at the Border Command and Control Centre…

Kehinde Fajobi The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has urged the Federal Government to declare an emergency over the persistent power outage in northern Nigeria, which has disrupted daily life and economic activity across the region. The outage, now stretching over a week, has been linked to vandalised transmission lines, and ACF warned that if not…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the ongoing blackout in northern Nigeria, which has crippled social and economic activities in the region over the past week. In response, the President has summoned the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to lead efforts to restore electricity to…

Kehinde Fajobi No fewer than 40 Chadian soldiers were killed in an attack by Boko Haram near the Nigerian border, according to the Chadian government and local sources. The assault, which occurred late Sunday, targeted a military garrison in Ngouboua, located in the Lake Chad region, an area plagued by frequent militant activity. A statement…

Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has revealed that her family, including her mother, was initially against her marriage to politician Ned Nwoko, despite claims that she was forced into the union. The actress, who married Nwoko in 2019, set the record straight during a candid TikTok live session, shedding light on her love life and how…

Kehinde Fajobi The Senate will begin screening seven recently nominated ministers on Tuesday, following President Bola Tinubu’s request for their confirmation. Tinubu had swiftly forwarded their names to the Senate last week after announcing the nominations and calling for their review and confirmation. The nominees include Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Dingyadi…

Kehinde Fajobi The National President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Mohammed Ibrahim, has announced that university staff members nationwide are now on strike, citing withheld salaries and other unfulfilled commitments by the Federal Government. Speaking on Channels Television’s News Track on Monday, Ibrahim said that after repeated efforts to resolve issues…

Gospel artist Tope Alabi has expressed her discontent regarding what she calls insincere affection among gospel musicians in the industry. During the ‘Celebrating Jesus 7.0’ concert in Ibadan on the 27th of October, 2024, she voiced her concerns prior to taking the stage. The mother of three highlighted her frustration with the jealousy and intense…