A socio-political group, the Owan Progressive Initiative (OPI), has criticized Julius Ihonvbere, the House of Representatives member for Owan Federal Constituency, following his recent appearance at a campaign rally in Eme-Ora, marking his first public engagement in the constituency after 15 months in office. The group voiced their dismay at Ihonvbere’s prolonged absence since his…
Princess Anne, also known as the Princess Royal, made a notable return to public appearances at a charity horse riding event in Gloucestershire, southwestern England. The 73-year-old royal presented awards and interacted with winners, marking a phased comeback following a recent injury. In late June, Princess Anne suffered concussion and minor head injuries at her…
The UNICEF Chief of the Sokoto Field Office, Michael Juma, announced significant support for Zamfara State during a three-day formal opening of UNICEF’s interaction with state government officials on the state’s Ten-Year Strategic Plan. During the interaction, stakeholders expressed optimism that the fund would aid Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration in achieving sustainable development across social,…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, bail in the sum of N10 billion with two sureties in like sum. Mamman faces 12 counts of money laundering totaling N33 billion, as charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a ruling delivered by Justice James Omotosho…
Thursday’s discussions between President Bola Tinubu and the Organized Labour on the new minimum wage were adjourned until next week to allow for broader consultations with all stakeholders. The leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, arrived at the State House around 2:00 pm and…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called on law enforcement agencies to strengthen their collaboration to curb banking fraud in the country. This was emphasized by the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NDIC, Bello Hassan, at the annual capacity-building workshop for law enforcement agents in Lagos on Thursday. Represented by the NDIC Director of Communication…
In a statement released on Friday, the presidency announced that President William Ruto has “accepted the resignation” of Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome, who has served since November 2022. The resignation follows widespread criticism of the police’s handling of recent antigovernment demonstrations that resulted in the deaths of dozens of protesters. Deputy Inspector-General Douglas…
In a birthday message to Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, who turns 90 on July 13, President Bola Tinubu announced the renaming of the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, to The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. The announcement was made in a statement by Tinubu’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale. “Today, I join…
Former Ogun State Governor and elder statesman under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Olusegun Osoba, has criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s handling of Nigeria’s power sector, suggesting that the $12 billion spent on debt repayment to the Paris Club could have been better utilized to address the country’s longstanding electricity challenges. Speaking on the…
