Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated the state government’s firm stance on prohibiting the use of public school premises for social functions, emphasizing that any school head who disregards this directive will face stringent penalties. According to the Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the ban is aimed at safeguarding the facilities within public schools, ensuring they…
In a landmark move to address power challenges, Ekiti State Government has licensed 14 electricity investors, marking a crucial step toward improved electricity generation, distribution, and metering within the state. This initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to empower local authorities under Nigeria’s 2023 Electricity Law Enactments, enabling states to take charge of…
The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has announced a comprehensive investigation into the utilization of $2 billion in renewable energy grants received by Nigeria from 2015 to 2024. These funds, aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s shift toward sustainable energy, were provided by international donors, including the European Union and other key partners. The committee…
CROSIEC has declared a sweeping victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent local government elections. The APC won all 18 chairmanship and 196 councillorship positions across the state, cementing its control over local governance. This comprehensive win signals a strong foothold for the APC in Cross River, extending its influence in both…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies. The statement, issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasized that Nigerians had already rejected Atiku’s ideas during the 2023 election due to their perceived lack of detail and clarity. Onanuga…
Aliko Dangote, Nigerian business magnate and founder of the Dangote Group, has stirred discussions by asserting that claims of cheaper Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) imports likely indicate the fuel’s substandard quality. Aliko Dangote argued that only lower-grade fuel could be sold at prices below the rate offered by reputable suppliers. According to him, legitimate sources…
Nigerian actor Emeka Ike recently stirred up conversations on social media after expressing concerns about how tithes are being utilized by pastors and church founders. His remarks came after witnessing a charity event abroad, which led him to reflect on the intended purpose of tithes according to biblical principles. He believes that the misuse of…
In a significant drug bust, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted an ex-convict, Christian Ifeanyi Ogbuji, for attempting to import a massive 19.40 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated N4.6 billion into Nigeria. The arrest, which took place at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) on September 18, highlights ongoing efforts by the…
May Edochie, the wife of popular Nigerian actor Yul Edochie, recently made headlines when she spoke candidly about her views on marriage. In a recent statement, May dismissed rumors that she advocates for divorce, asserting instead that she values the institution of marriage. Her response comes amid a wave of media speculation following her public…
AGF Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has initiated efforts to dismiss the charges against 32 minors recently arraigned before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Representing all 119 defendants, Lateef Fagbemi’s move is part of broader measures by the federal government to reconsider the legal implications of prosecuting minors involved in alleged offenses….
