Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced that governors from southern Nigeria are set to collaborate closely with traditional rulers to promote peace, unity, and development across the region. The governor made this statement on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Technical Committee of the Southern Nigeria Traditional…
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Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has defended his decision to engage in dialogue with bandits during his time in office, stating it was the best solution at the time. Matawalle, who has faced accusations of sponsoring bandits, strongly denied the allegations. In an…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called on the Federal Government to raise its stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from the current 7% to at least 45%. This, according to the association, is crucial to ensuring energy security for the nation. Speaking in…
Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has denied allegations of bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him. The accusation was made by social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, in a viral audio recording. In the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.25%, marking another hike in its efforts to address rising inflationary pressures. The decision was made during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by the new CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso. Governor Cardoso…
Renowned Nigerian Islamic singer and daughter of missing Islamic TV presenter, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, has tragically passed away. Known for her captivating voice and soul-stirring religious music that resonated deeply within the Muslim community, her death has sent shockwaves through her fans and the broader Islamic music scene. The heartbreaking…
Former presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has expressed his disagreement with business magnate Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s call for the complete removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria. Okupe made his stance clear during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. Dangote, owner of the newly…
Minibus drivers, commonly known as “Korope,” operating along the Mowe-Ibafo-Arepo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, staged a protest on Tuesday at the Ministry of Transportation in Oke Mosan, Abeokuta. The drivers voiced their frustrations over the multiple levies imposed on them by transport union workers, often referred to as “agberos.”…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Senate to consider and confirm the nomination of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Kekere-Ekun, currently serving as the Acting CJN, was nominated for the position on Tuesday, September 24. In a letter addressed to the…
…Hails Adeyemo’s Achievements Distinguished Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, popularly known as Omoyayi, has endorsed Hon. Dr. Folasade Adeyemo as the leading contender for the chairmanship of Odeda Local Government, hailing her as the best in Ogun Central and across the entire state. The endorsement, made during an event in July…