Tag: Investigation

Kehinde Fajobi Mojisola Meranda, the newly appointed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, presided over her first plenary session on Friday following the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The plenary, which commenced at 11 a.m., saw the attendance of a majority of lawmakers representing various constituencies. However, Obasa, who represents Agege Constituency…

Kehinde Fajobi The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a fresh attack on its electricity lines supplying Abuja, once again damaging vital infrastructure. In a statement released on Friday, TCN’s Public Affairs Manager, Ndidi Mbah, confirmed that the incident occurred in the early hours at the 132kv transmission line and underground cable supplying bulk…

Kehinde Fajobi Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, due to rising global crude oil prices. In a statement released on Friday, the refinery announced that its new price for refined products will be ₦955 per litre at the loading gantry. Marketers purchasing between 2 million…

Kehinde Fajobi The internal conflict within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) continues to escalate as the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, has clarified that the National Working Committee (NWC) has not yet convened to address the court ruling on the Rivers State Executives. This contradicts the statement made by National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, which…

Kehinde Fajobi The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Lasbat Mojisola, has unveiled the newly appointed principal officers following the dissolution of the previous committee. The new appointments include Hon. Temitope Adedeji, representing Ifako Ijaye 1 Constituency, as Majority Leader; Hon. Richard Kasumu, representing Ikeja 2 Constituency, as Deputy Majority Leader;…

Kehinde Fajobi Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, revealed on Thursday that Nigerians living abroad spent about ₦60 billion during their visits to the country in December 2024. Speaking before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Diaspora to defend the commission’s 2025 budget, Dabiri-Erewa also disclosed that remittances from Nigerians in…

Kehinde Fajobi The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen trade and economic collaboration between the two nations. EXIM President and Chair, Reta Jo Lewis, and NEXIM Managing Director/Chief Executive, Abba Bello, signed the agreement during a virtual ceremony. Chair…

The Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a compelling call to Governor Bala Mohammed, urging him to reconsider his opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms. The party lauded the Tax Reform Bills currently under review at the National Assembly as a “positive step” toward revitalizing Nigeria’s economy and…

The Presidency has unveiled a transformative policy: local government areas across Nigeria will, starting from the end of January, receive their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC). This groundbreaking move signifies a bold stride towards achieving true local government autonomy. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public…

Kehinde Fajobi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 7,746 deceased voters were removed from Nigeria’s voter register across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as of December 2022. INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Etta-Messi, made this disclosure on Thursday, reiterating the commission’s dedication to maintaining an accurate…

Kehinde Fajobi Five Oyo kingmakers, led by the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Ayoola, and their preferred candidate, Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, have issued a 30-day ultimatum to Governor Seyi Makinde to reverse the appointment of Akeem Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo. They warned that failure to comply would prompt legal action. The kingmakers,…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced a massive 2,500% increase in the country’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion capacity in 2024. Mr Farouk Ahmed, the Authority Chief Executive, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the inaugural Petroleum Industry Stakeholders’ Forum organised by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.…

Kehinde Fajobi The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reclaimed its secretariat on Airport Road, Benin City, which had been occupied by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since 2020. The property, initially the APC’s secretariat, was taken over by the PDP following Governor Godwin Obaseki’s defection after his disqualification from contesting…

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Cross River State, Ededem Ani Esq, has firmly refuted claims linking him to the alleged arrest and detention of Chief Maurice Omin Iso, a traditional ruler in Calabar Municipality. The baseless report had suggested Ani’s involvement in the incident. In a statement issued on the 17th of…

Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has issued a bold ultimatum, warning he will resign from the government if it proceeds with ratifying the proposed ceasefire deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to lead a decisive vote on the agreement Friday morning. Ben-Gvir lambasted the deal as both “irresponsible” and “reckless,” insisting it undermines…

Benue State was shrouded in sorrow on Thursday morning as tragedy struck the Okete community in Ohimini Local Government Area. A horrific accident occurred along the Otukpo/Oweto Expressway, where a speeding truck crashed into a building, claiming the lives of at least ten residents and leaving several others injured. Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, visibly moved…

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has described the proposed tax reform bills initiated by President Bola Tinubu as transformative, especially for northern Nigeria. In a recent interview on Politics Today aired on Channels TV, Governor Sule highlighted the profound impact of the reforms, particularly the revised Value-Added Tax (VAT) distribution formula, which he believes will…

Dennis Amachree, a former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), has sounded the alarm over the lack of coordinated intelligence among Nigeria’s security agencies, a gap he believes is critically hampering efforts to combat insurgency in the North-East. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics on the 16th of January, 2025,…

In a bid to improve the welfare of Nigeria’s military personnel, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (NCBC) has partnered with Fewchore Finance to offer consumer credit to members of the Armed Forces. The initiative, launched in commemoration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, will benefit 20,000 personnel in its first phase. This partnership advances President…

At least 83 people, including 23 children and 27 women, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza as negotiations continue for a potential ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in a tweet on Thursday, confirmed targeting approximately 50 locations in Gaza, claiming they were sites associated…

Amad Diallo stole the spotlight with a sensational 12-minute hat-trick as Manchester United secured a 3-1 victory over Southampton at Old Trafford. The match kicked off with a cautious start from both sides, but it was Southampton who took an unexpected lead just before halftime, courtesy of an own goal by Manuel Ugarte in the…

Kehinde Fajobi The retired Archbishop of the Anglican Communion in Anambra State, Most Rev. Godwin Okpala, has shared the harrowing details of his 27-day captivity, describing it as “seeing hell.” Abducted on December 6, 2024, alongside his driver, Okpala was released on January 3, 2025. Speaking at his home in Nnewi during a visit by…

Kehinde Fajobi The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, has emphasised the need for increased funding in the rail sector to build a more efficient transportation network across Nigeria. Speaking before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Land Transport on Thursday, Alkali noted that the ministry is committed to realising Nigeria’s Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, but…

Kehinde Fajobi Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on lawmakers and stakeholders to ensure the 2025 ₦49.74 trillion budget prioritises the welfare of Nigerians. Speaking at the Stakeholders Public Hearing on the Appropriation Bill in Abuja, Akpabio stressed the need for the budget to reflect the hopes and aspirations of the Nigerian people and align…

Kehinde Fajobi Troops from the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Operation Safe Haven (OpSH) have successfully rescued 18 kidnapped victims across Plateau, Zamfara, and Taraba States. The victims were reunited with their families following intensive operations in the affected areas. The rescued individuals include Saidu Ibrahim, Hassan Janyu, and Usman Haliru from Karim…