Ondo State Governorship Race Heats Up as Bigwigs Submit Nomination Forms
Ahead of the Ondo State Governorship election, three prominent figures, including the incumbent Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, and Financial Strategist Wale Akinterinwa, have officially submitted their nomination and expression of interest forms. Addressing the media at the All Progressive’s Congress (APC) National Secretariat yesterday in Abuja, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim unveiled innovative security proposals, […]
FG pegs vehicle speed limits at 80km/hr on TMB
The Federal Government of Nigeria has pegged vehicle speed limits on the third Mainland bridge at eighty kilometres per hour. Minister of works, Dave Umahi, officially declared the speed limit yesterday during the official opening of the bridge to the delight of Lagosians, where he was represented by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Engineer […]
ECOWAS chairman supports the direct election of members into parliament
The Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu has said he will support a proposal pushing for the direct election of members into the parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President Tinubu speaking yesterday at the inauguration of the sixth legislature of the parliament in […]
President Tinubu directs release of funds for vaccines purchase
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of GAVI led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, at the State House, on Thursday, President Tinubu said […]
Over 800 injured in Taiwan earthquake
Rescue efforts are under way in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island’s eastern coast, killing at least nine and injuring more than 800. Some 127 people are trapped in collapsed tunnels and on mountainous roads along the rugged coastline. The epicentre was 18km (11 miles) south of Hualien city, but strong tremors […]
President Bola Tinubu signs Amended Student Loan Bill into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the amended Student Loan Bill into law after it was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill titled; “Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2024” was signed into law by President Tinubu yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja in the presence […]
Nigerian Police says no arrest for Cross Dressers
The Nigerian Police has clarified that there is no provision of the law which empowers the police to “arrest Cross Dressers in the society.” Spokesman of the Nigerian Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who stated this in an interview on Channels TV, as monitored by our correspondent, also highlighted some police operations across the country […]
Security agencies to go for fake Uni. cert holders
The Federal Government has again said security agencies will go after individuals with FAKE university certificates in the country. Education Minister Tahir Mamman spoke during the maiden quarterly citizens and stakeholders’ engagement in Nigeria’s education sector in Abuja on Tuesday. The minister assured Nigerians that there would transformation in the education sector with the unveiling […]
Federal Government increases Electricity Tariff for “Band A” Customers
The Federal Government has jacked up the electricity tariff for Band A customers. Band A are those who enjoy electricity supply for 20 hours per day, representing 15 per cent of the 12 million electricity customers in the country. At a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, the Vice Chairman of the NERC, Musliu Oseni, said […]
House of Reps summon KFC for discriminating against physically-challenged ex-gov’s son
The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has invited the management of a popular food outlet, Kentucky Fried Chicken, over the alleged ill-treatment of Mr Adebola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel and a person living with a disability. The committee’s Chairman, Bashiru Ayinla, disclosed this yesterday while briefing House of Representatives […]
