Senator Ali Ndume, the Chief Whip of the Senate, has taken a stance defending the rendition of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign tune during the presentation of the 2024 budget in the National Assembly. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Ndume the Chief Whip dismissed the controversy surrounding the incident, stating that while it might not…
Group A: Champions League Drama: Manchester United’s Uncertain Fate and Bayern Munich’s Streak Halted The ominous banners, displaying phrases like ‘Your Nightmare Is Back Again,’ echoed the torment experienced by the unfortunate Onana. Manchester United’s prospects in Champions League Group A became uncertain as they twice let slip a two-goal lead, resulting in a chaotic…
Federal Government : A source with close ties to Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, disclosed to The Opitan Global Media (OGM) during an interview that a fresh minimum wage structure is slated for implementation starting April 1, 2024. This declaration comes as the current N30,000 minimum wage is slated to expire at…
The trial of Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, took a compelling turn on Thursday, November 30, 2023, as the 10th prosecution witness, Dein Whyte, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), shed light on the pivotal role played by Visa, a leading card payment platform, in unveiling fraudulent…
In response to the grave allegations, the House Committee on Finance has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the financial discrepancies within Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The committee has summoned key stakeholders, including the Managing Director, to provide detailed accounts and documentation related to the revenue streams. This development raises questions about the agency’s financial…
Edo State Governor, Obaseki, has refrained from determining the fate of his deputy, Philip Shaibu, who recently declared his intention to run for the governorship seat. In an exclusive interview after a closed-door meeting, Obaseki emphasized that the decision lies with the millions of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters in the state. This revelation adds…
In a troubling development, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), remains confined in the Department for State Service’s solitary confinement. This has sparked widespread concern as his continued detention is viewed by many as a blatant violation of his rights, with the IPOB’s lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, asserting that it…
In Kwara State, a devastating incident shook Peke village along the Oko-Olowo area of the Ilorin/Bode-Saadu/Jebba express road on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of at least 25 lives and leaving 15 others critically injured. The catastrophic event was triggered by a harrowing collision involving a petrol tanker, a heavy-duty truck, and an 18-seater bus….
In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court, led by Justice Inyang Okoro and a seven-man panel, declared the sustained validity of both the old and redesigned Naira banknotes beyond the initial December 31 deadline. The decision mandates these banknotes to remain in circulation until the Federal Government, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, reaches a conclusive…
A stark warning reverberated through the corridors of legislative power as the House of Representatives Committee on Health laid bare a pressing issue—Nigeria’s diminishing health workforce. This revelation comes as a clarion call to address the critical state of the country’s healthcare system. At the epicenter of this concern is the prestigious Lagos University Teaching…
