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BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Jalal Arabi, Appoints New National Hajj Commission Chairman

August 19, 2024 Omajemite Don

President Tinubu Dismisses Jalal Arabi, Appoints Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as NAHCON Chairman.   In a significant administrative shake-up, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed Jalal Arabi from his position…

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Full List: States where Tuesday is a work-free day and why

August 19, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

List of States Where Workers Will Not Work Tomorrow and Why.    Civil servants in several states in Nigeria’s Southwest region will observe a public holiday on Tuesday, August 20,…

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Fuel Subsidy is Officially Back: Nigerians to Buy Cheap Petrol? Here’s What You Need to Know

August 19, 2024 Omajemite Don

In a significant policy reversal, President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the use of dividends from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the payment of fuel subsidies.   This…

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‘My Artistes Are Still Missing’ – Portable Cries Out After Attack In Iju-Ishaga [VIDEO]

August 19, 2024 Musa Jibril

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has cried out after he was attacked by area boys at an event in Iju-Ishaga, Lagos State, on Sunday. Speaking after the incident, the singer, in…

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Amosun roped FG into $60 million mess when he used police, immigration to harass, deport Chinese investors, Nigeria’s lawyers admit in U.S. court

August 19, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Nigeria Admits Culpability in $60 Million Dispute Involving Chinese Investors, Amosun’s Actions Tied to Tinubu Government.   In a significant legal admission, Nigeria’s attorneys have acknowledged the country’s involvement in…

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Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists In Ogun

August 19, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended two persons on suspicion of their involvement in cult-related activities in Sango-Ota, within the Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of the state. The suspects,…

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Transfer: Chukwuemeka Set To Leave Chelsea For EPL Rivals

August 19, 2024 Musa Jibril

Crystal Palace are believed to be leading the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, The Sun reports. The 20-year-old joined the Blues from Aston Villa in 2022. Since then,…

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Tragedy As Kidnapped Police Officer Found Dead

August 19, 2024 Musa Jibril

The mobile police officer who was abducted around Kampani community in Bashar District of Wase local government area of Plateau State has been found dead. The deceased and a soldier…

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Presidency Announces Tinubu’s Trip to France After Chinese Firm Leaks Info

August 19, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Presidency Announces Tinubu’s Trip to France After Chinese Firm Leaks Info   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for France on Monday, 19 August 2023, for a “brief work stay”,…

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No NASS approval for New Presidential Jet, Details Emerge

August 19, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

No National Assembly Approval for New Presidential Jet.   Investigations have revealed that the procurement of a new presidential jet for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was completed without due process…

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Tinubu approves payment of fuel subsidy – Source

August 19, 2024 Omajemite Don

Tinubu has approved payment of fuel subsidy. After a very important National Economic Council meeting, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited should utilize…

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Kwara Fines Environmental Law Offenders N50,000

August 19, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Kwara State Government has continued with the clampdown on environmental law offenders as the fine imposed on them has risen to N50,000, DAILY POST reports. Offenders are also liable…

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DIIGL Commends Governor Oborevwori for New Minimum Wage Committee, Urges Prompt Implementation

August 19, 2024 Press Release / Opinion

DIIGL Commends Governor Oborevwori for Establishing New Minimum Wage Committee, Urges Prompt Implementation.   The Delta Indigenes Initiatives for Good Leadership (DIIGL), a human rights organization, has commended Governor Sheriff…

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CAF Champions League: Remo Stars Pip Morocco’s AS FAR

August 18, 2024 Musa Jibril

Remo Stars defeated AS FAR of Morocco 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League preliminary round clash in Ikenne on Sunday. Right-back Sodiq Ismail’s cross was nodded home…

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Food Security: Niger Govt Delegation Embarks On Fact-Finding Mission To Ogun

August 18, 2024 Musa Jibril

In a bid to boost food security, a delegation of the Niger State Government, led by Special Adviser on Social Investment Programmes, Hauwa Bako, embarked on a fact-finding visit to…

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Transfer: ‘Incredible Signing’ – Paul Merson Fears Arsenal May Regret Letting Chelsea Sign 24-Year-Old Star

August 18, 2024 Musa Jibril

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has feared the Gunners may have missed a trick by letting Chelsea sign 24-year-old forward Pedro Neto this summer. Merson believes the Portuguese is an ‘incredible…

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Popular Boko Haram Commander, Abu Rajab, Killed in Sambisa Forest Clash

August 18, 2024 Omajemite Don

Boko Haram Commander, Abu Rajab, Killed in Sambisa Forest Clash   Bama, Borno State: A high-profile Boko Haram commander, Abu Rajab, and three other insurgents have been killed in the…

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CJN Ariwoola Accused of Blatant Nepotism, Turned Judiciary into Family Business within Two Years

August 18, 2024 Omajemite Don

CJN Ariwoola Accused of Blatant Nepotism. …Justice Mabel Segun-Bello says, corruption and nepotism are rampant in the judiciary   Outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode Ariwoola, is facing…

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2027: PDP’ll Die If Atiku Emerges Presidential Candidate – Primate Ayodele

August 18, 2024 Musa Jibril

The spiritual head of the INRI evangelical church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, against giving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar its 2027 presidential ticket. Primate…

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Kidnapped Anambra Commissioner, Wife Released

August 18, 2024 Musa Jibril

Anambra State commissioner for youth development, Hon Patrick Aghamba who was kidnapped last Friday, alongside his wife has been reportedly released. Aghamba and his wife were taken by gunmen on…

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