Indications emerged on Monday, 3 February, 2025 that the Federal Government will on meet with the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to shelf the planned Tuesday, 4 February, 2025, nationwide protest against the 50 percent telecommunications tariff hike. A reliable source familiar with the matter, who preferred anonymity, told an online medium on the morning of Monday, 3 February, 2025 that the meeting between the NLC leadership and the federal government is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Monday, 3 January, 2025 According to the source, the meeting was a “dialogue on matters of national interest as it affects Nigerian workers.” The…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
A former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rasidi Ladoja, has said he knows nothing about the death of a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, late Chief Bola Ige. Ladoja refuted the assertion on Monday, 3 February, 2025 while addressing newsmen at his residence Former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, had claimed that Ladoja had some hidden information about the death of Bola Ige, but, Ladoja while addressing journalists at his residence insisted that Akande lied against him. Bisi Akande The former Oyo State Governor challenged Akande to go public with details of of…
As we observe World Cancer Day today, we are reminded of the burden cancer places on millions of individuals and families in Nigeria, and around the globe. This year’s theme: “United by Unique” emphasizes the significance of adapting cancer treatments to cater to the unique needs of each individual. This day serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to combat this global health challenge. In Nigeria, cancer remains a leading cause of death, but with determination and partnership, we can change this narrative. Every individual, regardless of their socio-economic status, deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life, free…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, February 3, 2025, arraigned a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance scheme, NHIS, Professor Usman Yusuf before Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako Kuje. Usman was arraigned on a five count-charge bordering on embezzlement, conferring undue advantage, and fraud to the tune of N90.439 million. Count one reads: “That you, Prof Ismab Yusuf sometime between 2016 and July 2017, whilst being Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, and being a public…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, February 3, 2025, arraigned 29 Chinese, 10 Filipinos, one Malaysian, one Indonesian and one Pakistani before separate Federal High Courts sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. They were arraigned alongside a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before Justices Ayokunle Faji ; D.I. Dipeolu; Alexander Owoeye and C.J. Aneke, respectively. The suspects are members of the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on December 19, 2024, in Lagos during a surprise operation tagged “Eagle Flush Operation” by operatives of the EFCC. They were arraigned on separate…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has warned Nigerians against fire outbreaks across the country. Adeboye, who gave the warning while preaching at the church’s February thanksgiving service at the Throne of Grace Parish, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, called for vigilance and prayer in the face of potential disasters, including storms and floods “I must share something very urgent. At the beginning of this year, one of the prophecies was to pray against fire outbreaks, storms, and floods. “We’ve only spent one month, and we’ve already seen the rate of fire incidents across…
Sixteen year-old Nigerian winger, Seun Akanji, has joined the five-time Norwegian champions, Lillestrøm, thegazellenews.com reports Akanji now joined his compatriot Kparobo Ariheri, who signed for Norwegian top-flight club from Remo Stars last year. Akanji, who joined the Birds from from Nigeria National League (NNL), side, Sporting Lagos, was given a contract after impressive display during trials at the club. The Nigerian winger received offers from a number of European clubs but decided to move to Norway. Akanji can only become eligible to play for Lillestrøm in the summer of 2026, but they have now made a club agreement that secures…
Popular American Singer, Beyoncé has earned her first ever win for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, to become the first black woman to do so at the Grammys this century. The singer secured a triumphant win at the 2025 Grammys with her country album, ‘Cowboy Carter’ clinching the Album of the Year award on Sunday, 2 February, 2025. She is the first black woman to win ‘Album of the Year’ at the Grammys since Lauryn Hill in 1999. ‘Cowboy Carter’ also won the Best Country Album of the Year, making Beyoncé the first black woman to win…
In a recent statement that sparked widespread debate, former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari claimed that he relies on rental income from one of his houses in Kaduna State to support his living expenses after leaving office. The claim, made during an All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting in Katsina State, left many Nigerians questioning its validity, given Buhari’s known entitlements as a former president and retired military general. Speaking at the meeting, Buhari stated, “After eight years as a civilian president, I have only three houses; one in Daura and two in Kaduna. I have given one out for renting…
A viral video claiming that Zimbabwean inventor Maxwell Chikumbutso has created a “fuel-free” car powered by radio frequencies has been debunked by PR Nigeria after a thorough fact-check. The widely circulated video alleged that Chikumbutso’s invention surpassed those of Tesla and Silicon Valley, claiming his “self-propelled” car required no fuel, electricity, or charging. The video, accompanied by text, stated: “Proof that we Africans can actually be quite smart. This motor vehicle invention in Zimbabwe beats all the work of Tesla and the entire Silicon Valley combined. Not even the Chinese come anywhere close. They even tried to kill him (the…