The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has donated N100 million to victims of various disasters in Niger State. Senator Oluremi Tinubu who explained that the funds would be disbursed to 70 families at N1 million per family while the remaining would be used to get food and other supplies prayer that the state would be free from such occurrences. She pointed out that though the visit to the State is a private one, the First Lady commended the Governor for his giant strides especially in the area of Agriculture. “You have been…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Mohammed Idris, a supervisor at the Hajj and cargo terminal gate of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, for making false returns and corrupt self-advantage. In a case brought before Justice O.A. Fadipe of the Ikeja Special Offenses Court, ICPC revealed how the accused collected missing monies in the course of his work but could not account for them. In a two-count charge, ICPC counsel, Yvonne Williams-Mbata, led evidence before the court on how the investigation uncovered a total loss of N11.234 million under…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the bill establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Ogoni. The signing of the bill took place on Monday, 3 February, 2025 at the State House, with Tinubu flanked by Senator Mpigi Barinada; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Minister of Education, and other top government officials. The Presidency confirmed the development in a statement via its social media account on the X platform.
Despite the PDP Governors’ Forum endorsing Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s scribe, the embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has resumed duty at the party’s National Headquarters at Wadata Plaza, Abuja . On Friday, 31 January, 2025, the PDP Governors’ Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, confirmed Ude-Okoye as the National Secretary, citing an Appeal Court ruling. The governors also instructed the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to implement the judgment. However, defying the endorsement, Punch reports that Anyanwu arrived at the PDP National Headquarters on Monday, 3 February, 2025 dressed in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, 3 February, 2025 conducted the swearing-in of 21 Federal Commissioners for the Revenue Allocation and Fiscal Commission, the National Population Commission, and eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. The ceremony was attended by ministers, special advisers, and other top government officials. Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, shared videos of the event on X (formerly Twitter). The swearing –in was done after Tinubu presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House Council Chambers.
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court presided over by Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu, on Monday, 3 February, 2025 remanded a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Usman Yusuf at the Kuje Correctional Centre. The former NHIS boss is currently facing allegations of fraud and abuse of office levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Yusuf , who has been quite critical of the present administration, is facing a five-count amended charge bordering on fraudulent activities orchestrated during his time as the ES of the NHIS. In his ruling following the arraignment of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Verheijen, has clarified her statement on the imminent 65 percent electricity tariff hike in Nigeria. Verheijen made this clarification in a statement on Monday , 3 February, 2025 through her official X account. This comes after the presidential aide barely 24 hours ago hinted that Nigerians should expect a fresh electricity tariff hike within months.Her statement had sparked a reaction among Nigerians. This comes as Nigerians still grapple with the April 2024 over 200 percent electricity tariff hike. Meanwhile, Verheijen in a fresh statement clarified that the country’s current tariff covers about 65 percent…
Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has passed his medical with Middlesbrough. The Sevilla forward, is set to join the Championship club on loan until the end of the season. Sky Sports News understands Middlesbrough will also have an option to buy him at the end of the season. Iheanancho, 28, who donned the shirt of Leicester City in the Championship last season, played a key role in the Foxes’ promotion back to the Premier League. The player, however, failed to register a goal or an assist in nine league appearances for Sevilla this season. Iheanancho will hope to help Middlesbrough get…
Famous Nollywood actress , Funke Akindele, has narrated the roles played by Sikiratu Sindodo and Iyabo Ojo in her rise to stardom in the industry. Akindele revealed that she used to borrow clothes from her colleague, Sikiratu Sindodo, to look classy on movie sets. The actress, who is currently on vacation with Eniola Badmus and content creator Kamo in Ghana, revealed her decision to use her career challenges to encourage others. Iyabo Ojo In a viral video shared on her Snapchat, Akindele acknowledged the massive roles her colleagues, Sikiratu Sindodo and Iyabo Ojo, played in her rise. Recounting her humble…
Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni , has secured the release of at least 30 inmates from five correctional centres in the country. The spokesman of the state Ministry of Justice, Alhassan Mamudo, made this disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Damaturu, the state capital. Mamudo, who said Buni paid the fines of 14 out of the 30 inmates while 16 others were granted clemency, added the inmates were released from correctional centres in Potiskum, Nguru, Gashua, Jos, and Kaduna. “The pardon was approved by Gov Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, following recommendations by the state’s Advisory…