President Tinubu’s has taken a decisive step in addressing the prolonged legal disputes surrounding the $1.3bn deepwater OML 245 oil block situated in the southern Niger Delta. In an official directive, the President has instructed key figures, including the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken…
Addressing Naira Depreciation, Bureau De Change Implements ‘No Sales Policy In a swift response to the alarming depreciation of the naira, the Bureau De Change (BDC) union has proactively initiated a ‘no sales policy.’ This pivotal decision, borne out of thorough deliberations, is geared towards curbing the detrimental impacts on the national currency. The implementation…
Morning Joe Scarborough took a humorous jab at former lawyer Alina Habba following her dismal performance in the E. Jean Carroll case. The mockery ensued as Scarborough and his panel discussed a recent Truth Social post by Trump, hinting at a new legal team to appeal his $83.3 million courtroom loss. Scarborough’s quip about the…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has revised its stance on the proposed N200,000 minimum wage, citing the intensified socio-economic challenges facing the nation. The announcement came through the National Vice President, Tommy Etim, who expressed the organization’s concern over the current economic situation. Etim highlighted the stark contrast between the circumstances when the Nigerian Labour…
The scourge of kidnappers in Ekiti State and in Nigeria generally has intensified recently. In this particularly recent case, the perpetrators (kidnappers) behind the abduction of five pupils from the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, and four staff members have demanded a hefty N100 million ransom for their release. Boje Olanireti, the principal…
Suspected kidnappers launched a brazen attack on three traditional Ekiti Monarchs from Ikole Local Government. The victims identified as the Elesun of Esun Ekiti, Olumojo of Umojo Ekiti, and Alara of Ara Ekiti were ambushed along the Oke Ako – Ipao Ekiti – Aiyedun road on Monday evening. The traditional rulers, who were returning from…
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has granted approval for approximately 499 licenses for the buying and selling of solid minerals in the year 2023. This announcement was made by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, during his keynote address at the BusinessDay Solid Mineral Conference held in Abuja…
Tactical Battle Unfolds in Stalemate In the opening minutes of the Round of 16 clash between Morocco and South Africa, both teams showcased a resilient defensive approach. Morocco’s Selim Amallah committed an early foul, giving South Africa’s Themba Zwane an opportunity for a free kick in the defensive half. The game intensified as Evidence Makgopa…
Governor Usman Ododo’s Denies Alleged Creation of Office Governor Usman Ododo’s: The government of Kogi State has blatantly denied the existence of an office for the immediate past governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. In a press release signed by Oladele John NIHI, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Usman Ododo, the government labeled the news as a…
The Nigeria Senate has taken the decision to suspend its sitting for two days, providing an opportunity for its members to actively participate in the campaign trail for the upcoming bye-elections scheduled for 3 February in several states. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in a notable announcement during Tuesday’s plenary, emphasized the significance of allowing senators…
