Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first child of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, late Abiola Ajimobi is dead. It was gathered that Bisola who is married to Mr Kolapo Kola-Daisi died in the early hours of Thursday. She died at the age of 42. Our correspondent learnt that she died in the United Kingdom. […] More
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four individuals to join the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The approved nominees are Mr. Olusegun Omosehin of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Engr. Wole Ogunsanya of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN). Naija News reports President Tinubu also […] More
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has taken a swipe at those who attend their school’s reunion party to show off by arriving in Bentleys, wearing Rolex, and posing with other luxury items. In a post shared on X, Omokri said people should consider their classmates who are yet to make it in life before attending […] More
The Federal Government has declared a two-day public holiday to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Eid-el-Fitr is the feast that marks the end of the 30 days fasting in the Islamic faith, which is popularly called Ramadan. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the approval of the holiday in a statement on Wednesday […] More
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has announced the cancellation of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to security concerns in the state. Speaking at his Nasarawa Mini Palace in Kano on Wednesday night, the Emir emphasized that maintaining peace and harmony among the people was more important than holding the Durbar. He explained […] More
In a rare action, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, tendered an apology to the Nigerian judiciary during his last appearance in court. The move has been described by many stakeholders as a pathway to the much-sought diplomatic solution to his detention. Kanu tendered the apology through his lawyer, before Justice […] More
The Citizenship by Investment Bill passed its second reading on Wednesday, aiming to grant Nigerian citizenship to foreign investors who meet specified financial thresholds or invest in critical sectors of the economy. The House of Representatives has advanced a bill proposing the introduction of citizenship by investment as a new category of Nigerian nationality as […] More
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body in the Niger Delta, has again called on President Bola Tinubu to reinstate Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State Assembly. The appeal comes amid growing concerns over the suspension of the state’s democratic structures. While commending President Tinubu for signing the […] More
The Deputy Senate Chief Whip, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has dismissed the claims of sexual harassment made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, arguing that she is not among Nigeria’s most beautiful women to warrant such accusations. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV on Wednesday, Nwaebonyi accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of having a history of making false allegations […] More
The cost of importing premium motor spirit, popularly known as petrol, into Nigeria has increased to N885 per litre, up from N797 per litre recorded last week. The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) confirmed this rise in its daily energy bulletin released on Wednesday. This marks an increase of N88 per litre within […] More
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a constitutional amendment bill seeking to remove the immunity conferred on the Vice President, Governors and their Deputies. The lawmaker said the move is to curb corruption, curb immunity, eradicate impunity and enhance accountability in public office. The constitutional amendment Bill sponsored by Solomon Bob […] More
The House of Representatives has passed through second reading four bills seeking the creation of additional states across the country. The House also passed 38 other bills seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and provide various amendments in the ongoing Constitution amendment exercise by the 10th Assembly. […] More