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Tinubu condoles with Sanwo-Olu over Chief of Staff, Soyannwos death
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to the family of the late Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo. While mourning Mr. Soyannwo, President Tinubu…
1,115 applicants seek adoption from Lagos govt in 1yr
THE Lagos State Government, yesterday, disclosed that 1,115 applications were received for adoption of children in the last one year from prospective adoptors. During the period under review, it also issued…
Ex-Rivers lawmakers have forfeited their seats, PDP insists
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed claims it was under pressure to compromise its position on the status of former members of the Rivers State Assembly who forfeited their seats onaccount of their…
FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.208trn revenue for April
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared the sum of N1.208 trillion as revenue for April among the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs). The revenue was shared on…
Why trying to make naira appreciate in a hurry won’t work – Atedo Peterside
The founder of Stanbic IBTC and ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside said trying to make the naira appreciate against the dollar in a hurry will not work. Peterside stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s…
36 States Assembly Speakers back state police
The 36 Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria on Thursday expressed support for the establishment of state policing in the country. The speakers made this advocacy in a communique issued at the end of their…
Pope Francis clarifies blessing same-sex unions
Pope Francis has clarified his position on allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. In December, the 87-year-old pontiff said that allowing same-sex couples to be blessed is “as an expression of the…
Electricity: Most DisCos are technically insolvent— NERC
The Federal Government yesterday admitted that most of the electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, in Nigeria are technically insolvent and unable to pay for invoices sent to them from the electricity market…
UTM Offshore CEO, Julius Rone, wins award for pioneering FLNG in Africa
Julius Rone, the CEO of UTM Offshore, has been recognised with a prestigious award for his pioneering efforts in Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) technology in Africa. Rone was conferred with the…
FG clears air on ‘plan’ to illegally access worker’s savings, pension
The Bola Tinubu-led government has reacted to an alleged plan to access the salaries and pension contributions of workers. Earlier this week, there were reports that the federal government plans to take from the pension…
Only Those Not Paying Electricity Bills Grumbling On New Tariff – Adelabu
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the hues and cries on the electricity tariff increase for Bnd A customers is from those who were not paying electricity bills in the past. Adelabu, who spoke at…
Concerns as Ekiti state governor yet to return from 4-day U.S. trip after two weeks
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has failed to return to Nigeria nearly two weeks after departing for a four-day conference in Texas, US. Governor Oyebanji left Nigeria on May 5, 2024, to attend the 16th edition of the…
‘Nobody has monopoly of violence’ – Fubara
Governors Siminalayi Fubara has cautioned political leaders in Rivers State against instigating violence. Fubara issued the warning at the flag-off of the construction of Elele-Omoku Road in the oil-rich South-South…
BREAKING: Court backs CBN, directs banks to collect customer’s social media handles
The Federal High Court, Lagos has upheld a new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulation which requires financial institutions to demand and collect the social media handles of their customers, as part of the standard…
Ghanaian man told he’s not British after residing in the UK for 42 years
A retired 74-year-old Ghanaian man who has lived in the UK for nearly 50 years must wait a decade before the Home Office will let him stay permanently.…
Two Brothers attack Ethereum blockchain, steal $25 million in cryptocurrency
Two brothers, Anton Peraire-Bueno of Boston and James Peraire-Bueno of New York, were arrested yesterday in connection with a massive heist on the Ethereum blockchain which led to the loss of $25 million worth of crypto…
England’s universities face ‘closure’ risk after student numbers dive
Universities in England face a looming funding crisis as a result of a fall in student applications, with some requiring deep cuts to avoid closure, the sector’s regulator has found. The warning will be issued…
My enemies now sleep with eyes open – Fubara
…says his detractors now victims of their ploys The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that his administration has defeated those who came all out to bring them down, adding that his detractors…
Oyo Police parade ex-park management system boss, Auxiliary
…..As police recover arms, ammunition, cash, and charms, to appear to court soon The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday paraded former Chairman of Oyo State Park…
71-year suspect charged with attempted murder of Slovak PM Fico
A man has been charged with the attempted murder of Robert Fico, Slovak Prime Minister, after the politician was seriously hurt in a shooting attack. The suspect has not been formally named, but Slovak reports have…
Senate passes bill seeking to establish North West Development Commission
The senate has passed a bill seeking to establish the North West Development Commission. The upper legislative chamber passed the bill on Thursday after Kaka Shehu, chair of the special duties committee, presented a…
Tinubu’s aide condemns planned mass wedding of orphaned girls in Niger
President Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Community Development, Abiodun Essiet, has expressed serious concerns about the planned mass wedding of 100 orphaned girls in Niger State. The Speaker of the Niger House of…
Dangote Refinery To Buy 24 Million Barrels Of US Crude Oil – Report
Dangote Oil Refinery in Lagos is seeking to buy millions of barrels of US crude over the next year as it ramps up processing rates. According to a document seen by Bloomberg, the Dangote plant, built by Africa’s richest…
Shock From Role Reversal Is A Factor Causing Rise In Domestic Violence Among African Immigrants In…
Mental health expert and host of the Dr. Stem Show, Dr. Stem Sithembile Mahlatini, has explained that the shock that comes with the reversal of traditional roles of husband and wife is causing a rise in cases of domestic…