President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo met in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Tuesday, 28 January, 2025The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit, where President Tinubu is representing Nigeria. The Africa Heads of State Energy Summit, hosted by the Tanzanian government in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank, aims to advance “Mission 300.” This initiative seeks to provide electricity access to 300 million people in Africa by 2030. Discussions during the summit focus on accelerating energy access in underserved regions, renewable energy, energy efficiency,…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that theFederal Government of Nigeria raked in approximately N2.4 billion from marriage contracts via its marriage registry in 2024. Tunde –Ojo who disclosed this on Tuesday, 28 January, 2024 in Abuja during a media chat, also disclosed that over N3.2 billion was generated from expatriate quota applications, marking a 150% increase in overall revenue. The Ministry of Interior’s marriage registry has become a substantial source of income. In 2023, the Ministry surpassed its projected revenue from marriage contracts, collecting N892.774 million as of October 31, 2023, exceeding the N380 million target by over…
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has directed the Muslim Ummah to observe the crescent of Sha’aban 1446 AH on Wednesday, 29 January, 2025 corresponding to the 29th day of Rajab 1446 AH in the Islamic calendar. The Waziri of Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Junaid, conveyed the directive in a statement issued on Tuesday, 28 January, 2025 The statement said when the crescent moon is sighted, it should be reported to the nearest district or village heads for onward communication to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, for official confirmation. “May…
The Nigerian Exchange Group, NGX, has sought enhanced collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in enhancing compliance with digital trading of assets and ridding the country’s stock market of fraud. This request was made in Abuja on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 when the Chief Executive Officer of NGX , Olufemi Shobanjo led a staff delegation on a courtesy visit to EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. Shobanjo noted that the evolution of fraud has moved from manual to digital across all sectors with criminal elements taking advantage of the digital opportunities to stay a step ahead. He emphasized the need for NGX to strengthen its collaboration with the EFCC towards effective protection of…
Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure have signed 16 new players to strengthen their squad for the second phase of 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The team also promoted three players from their youth team. In a move aimed at achieving optimum performance, the Owena Whales secured the services of quality players from within and outside the country to complement the efforts of the existing squad. The new signings include: Waheed Adebayo, Lobi Stars; Daniel Edeh, El Gouna, Egypt; Liman Ahmadu, Lobi Stars; Alao Dabani, Lobi Stars; Okeke Vincent, Bendel Insurance; Edafe Vincent, Remo Stars; and Ebuka Anaekwe, Kwara…
Excitement rented the air on Tuesday, 28 January, 2025, in Ilorin as Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu began a three-day visit to Kwara State. After touching down at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport around 10:45a.m., she headed straight to the Kwara State University of Education where she inaugurated the ICT Community Centre built by the NITDA in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a foundation of the First Lady. She later inaugurated an ultra modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Dr. Amuda Aluko Ward, two major projects of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of the state that were lined…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has expressed joy at being the headline sponsor of the 2025 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, reports thegazellenews.com The highly-anticipated Polo Series will be held at the prestigious Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, from 4th to 23rd February 2025. A staple in Nigeria’s sporting and social calendar, the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament is celebrated for its rich heritage, thrilling competitions, and vibrant atmosphere. Last year’s tournament delivered a thrilling six chukkas encounter that saw Leighton Kings dispatch a hard-fighting Art Hotel Shoreline team to retain the coveted Majekodunmi Cup. The 2025 NPA Lagos International…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia state, over the production of fake wines and beverages. The agency’s Director-general, Mojisola Adeyeye, who made this disclosure in a statement she signed and issued on Tuesday, 28 January, 2025b described the operation as a decisive effort to curb the circulation of substandard and harmful products in Nigeria. Adeyeye said the operation, which was carried out with the military, Department of State Services (DSS), and the police, is a follow-up to a December 2024 raid. According to her, the operation targeted…
The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and public communication, Sunday Dare, has expressed optimism about plans to provide affordable energy for 300 million Africans by 2030. Dare stated this on Monday, 27 January, 2025 during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. According to Dare, the Mission 300 initiative is supported by global donors such as the World Bank, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The presidential aide said the G5 Sahel Solar Power project, which has received $10 billion in funding from the World Bank and AfDB, is a…
The Kano government has withdrawn criminal charges filed against protesters who were arrested during demonstrations in 2024. The protesters had been accused of conspiracy to commit treason, unlawful assembly, public disturbance, and rioting following nationwide protests in August 2024. The 10-day demonstrations were sparked by economic hardship and rising inflation, but violence erupted in some northern states including Kano, where private and public properties were looted and destroyed. Some demonstrators were seen waving Russian flags in cities such as Abuja, Kano, and Plateau, adding to tensions. According to Amnesty International, at least 24 protesters were killed across the country, and 1,200 were…