Oladipupo Olamiposi
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US COURT ORDERS FBI, ANTI-DRUG AGENCY TO RELEASE PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S RECORDS ON CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
A District Court in Columbia in the United States has ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration to release records relating to the criminal investigation of President Bola Tinubu over alleged drug trafficking. In a ruling dated April 8, which can be found on the court’s website, Judge Beryl Howell, directed both agencies to search for and process non-exempt records tied to Freedom of Information Act requests filed by American researcher, Aaron Greensp...
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Olamiposi adds a year today.....🤗🤗🤗 A Landmark Age Now to the beautifier of my life.. ...to the glorifier of my life ...to the one one who adds "adun" to my journey - I've come to express my thanks. For all I've enjoyed from birth till today.. For constant help and assistance.. For unexpected "come throughs".... Ultimately, for loving me......... My heart communicates thanksgiving and Gratitude as I look back and see what God did and continues to do for and in me........ Alara i...
FG reopens Lagos’ Independence Bridge, promises permanent fix
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State. Umahi stated this while addressing journalists in Lagos state today, noting that permanent work on the bridge will commence in three weeks. The Minister acknowledged the importance of the bridge, which links Victoria Island to other key parts of the state, and apologised for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure. He said the ministry has taken note of the public reaction and emphasised that le...
Laolu commends INEC over rejection of Senator Natasha’s recall petition
A former presidential aide, Laolu Akande has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for rejecting a petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. It will be recalled that the electoral umpire had rejected a petition to recall Natasha, who represents Kogi Central, citing constitutional inadequacies, stating that no further action will be taken over the recall process. However, while reacting to the decision during a television show today, Akande stated that the comm...
COURT BANS NATASHA, AKPABIO, OTHERS FROM PRESS INTERVIEWS OVER ONGOING CASE
The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and three others from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. In a ruling today by Justice Binta Nyako, the court issued the order following a complaint by the lawyer to Akpabio, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, that the plaintiff was moving from one television house to another, granting press interviews on issues relating to her ...
ICPC to begin monitoring use of local government funds
As the federal government finalizes plans to disburse funds directly to the 774 local governments in Nigeria, the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC has disclosed plans to begin monitoring the utilisation of the funds. The commission disclosed this during the launch of an initiative for the implementation of the tracking in Abuja, aiming to track and stop the embezzlement of public funds, and ensuring that resources are effectively distributed to attain financial transparency and eq...
SOUTH KOREA’S CONSTITUTIONAL COURT UPHOLDS IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT YOON
South Korea’s Constitutional Court today unanimously voted to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol over his declaration of martial law late last year. While reading the verdict in court, Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae dismissed each of Yoon’s reasons for declaring martial law and said the president overstepped his authority by deploying troops on the streets of the capital last December. Moon said Yoon’s action clearly abandoned his constitutional duty to uphold the constitution and grave...
Nigeria to host Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff summit
Nigeria is set to host the Africa Chiefs of Defence Staffs summit in Abuja, as part of its commitment to bolstering military cooperation across the continent. The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, announced this when he inaugurated the committee to work out modalities for the maiden edition of the summit slated for June in Abuja. He said the upcoming summit is expected to bring together top military brass from across Africa, describing it as a defining moment for Nigeria as a leading f...
First Lady Kicks Off 2025 African Women's Volleyball Club Championship
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has officially declared open the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Inter-Club Championship in Abuja. The competition, which will run until Sunday, April 14, is held at the Indoor Hall Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium with teams from Botswana, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin Republic making their debut. Declaring the activities open, Oluremi charged all the participating teams to contest under an atmosphere of love and display the spirit of sports...
NIGERIA’S BANK OF AGRICULTURE GETS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR
President Bola Tinubu has with immediate effect appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture. In a statement today, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Sotinrin brings a diverse and extensive background in both the private and public sectors to his new role According to him, Sotinrin’s appointment aligns with the Tinubu administration’s strategy to revitalise Nigeria’s agricultural sector. He emphasised that Soti...
Senator Natasha thanks INEC for upholding justice, mocks Yahaya Bello
Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting what she described as the fake process by sponsored groups and individuals to recall her from the Senate. The Senator thanked the Nigerian electoral umpire for upholding justice and constitutionality and refusing to bow to pressures from undemocratic elements both from Kogi and in the Senate The INEC earlier on Thursday declared that “the petiti...
BREAKING: INEC declares petition seeking recall of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan as illegal, says didn't meet constitutional requirement
The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The commission said, “The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has...
UK OPPOSITION LEADER, BADENOCH WARNS LABOUR GOVERNMENT NOT TO RETALIATE AMERICAN TARIFFS
Leader of the United Kingdom Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch has cautioned Britain against retaliation if US President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on UK goods as part of his liberation day trade measures. Badenoch argued that import levies only make everyone poorer, urging Labour ministers to push for a comprehensive trade deal. She emphasised the need for a deal covering key industries like manufacturing, particularly steel and automotive, warning that tariffs would severely cripple th...
KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT ACCUSES NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN OF INCITING CHAOS AFTER HOLDING HOMECOMING RALLY DESPITE BAN
In the unfolding development over ban on political gathering and use of convoy by Kogi State government and the successful homecoming of Senator Natasha Akpoti -Uduaghan, the state government has accused the senator of inciting chaos in the state. This is just as the state government dismissed Natasha’s position that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, former governor Yahaya Bello and incumbent Kogi Governor, Usman Ododo are behind her ordeals. The government made its position known toda...
NIGERIA’S NET FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES HIT 23 BILLION DOLLARS, HIGHEST IN OVER THREE YEARS
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reported a Net Foreign Exchange Reserve of 23.11 billion dollars as of the end of 2024, marking the highest level in over three years. The apex bank, in a statement released in Abuja, described the increase as a reflection of improved external liquidity, reduced short-term obligations, and renewed investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. According to the bank, the figure represents a significant recovery from: 3.99 billion dollars at year-end 2023, 8.19 billi...
MYANMAR DECLARES WEEK OF NATIONAL MOURNING AS DEATH TOLL FROM EARTHQUAKE SURPASSES 2,000
Myanmar today declared a week of national mourning for the country’s devastating earthquake, as the death toll rose to 2,056 with hopes of finding more survivors in the rubbles in doubt. According to the ruling junta in a statement, national flags will fly at half-mast until April 6 in sympathy for the loss of life and damages. The announcement came as the tempo and urgency of rescue efforts wound down in Mandalay, one of the worst-affected cities and the country’s second-largest, with mor...
Migrants overstaying their UK visas set to be deported – Eagle
The United Kingdom’s Border Security Minister, Angela Eagle has pledged that migrants overstaying their visas in the country will be removed, after data showed they account for nearly 40% of asylum claims. Eagle, in an interview, lamented that the Labour government inherited a system with a 70% fall in any kind of processing with 100,000 people in dispersal accommodation or hotels who weren’t even being processed by the previous government. She accused migrants of backtracking after claimi...
Pa Adebanjo taught me resilience, defence of democracy – Abure
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has credited the late Ayo Adebanjo for instilling in him the values of resilience, democracy, and the rule of law. Abure, who visited the Adebanjo family in Lagos State, praised the late elder statesman for his unwavering commitment to democracy and his support for the Labour Party during his lifetime. A statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, today quoted Abure as saying that Adebanjo’s mediation e...
OSUN STATE GOVERNMENT THREATENS TO DETHRONE MONARCHS OVER RECURRING COMMUNAL CLASHES
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has warned traditional rulers in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities of stern consequences, including dethronement, if communal clashes persist in their domains. Adeleke issued the warning today in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, following reports of renewed tensions in the conflict-prone areas. The Governor cautioned against any attempt to exploit the recent relaxation of the curfew for renewed violence, stressing that the sta...
Justice will prevail for victims – Okpebholo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has assured that justice will be served for the 16 northern travelers killed in Uromi, Edo State. Speaking during a visit to Kano State to commiserate with the state government and its people over the tragic incident, Okpebholo revealed that 14 suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the killings. The governor, while expressing his deep sorrow, assured the people of the state that significant progress has been made in the investigation. In ...
48 PWDs graduate from FG’s digital training programme
At least 48 persons with disabilities have graduated from the Federal Government’s Digital Bridge Institute after completing a nine-month training programme. President and the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute, David Daser, described the programme as life-changing, emphasising its role in bridging the gap for persons with disabilities in the tech industry. The initiative, according to him, is designed to equip persons with disabilities with in-demand skills, and enhance their access t...
FG will establish renewed hope cultural villages nationwide, says Abiola Abdulkareem
The Special Assistant to Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Abiola Abdulkareem, has disclosed plans by the federal government to establish renewed hope cultural villages nationwide. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, Abdulkareem said the villages will preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage, promote tourism, and drive economic growth. He said they will be established in partnership with state governments, to transform historic sit...
NEITI plans review of $6.03bn divestments by IOCs, amid environmental issues, other concerns
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, has announced a review of divestments involving 26 oil blocks worth $6.03 billion by five International Oil Companies, amid lingering environmental concerns raised by host communities and other unresolved issues. Executive Director of the agency, Ogbonnaya Orji, said this during the agency’s first quarter media briefing in Abuja, expressing concern that some of the divestments might not have properly addressed environmental issues rai...
SUSPENDED RIVERS STATE GOVERNOR, FUBARA VOWS TO DEFEND STATE’S INTERESTS DESPITE LINGERING CRISIS
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to continue defending the interests of the people despite the ongoing political crisis. The governor assured residents that, rather than weaken them, the ongoing crisis would ultimately strengthen the people of the State. He made these remarks when he received Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic-based groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt during an Eid-el-Fitr Sallah visit. ...
‘Don’t kill democracy in Nigeria’ — Dele Momodu tells Tinubu over Rivers emergency rule
A chieftain of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure the practicality of democratic principles in Nigeria and not kill democracy. This is as Momodu, during a television interview today expressed disappointment at the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and assembly members in Rivers State by the President. Momodu cautioned that Nigeria is currently descending into dictatorship under Tinubu, accusing him of attempting to intimidate go...
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU EXTENDS TENURE OF NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE BOSS TILL 2026
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, until December 31, 2026. This was disclosed in a statement by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Tinubu commended Nandap for her leadership, citing improvements in border management, immigration modernisation, and national security under her watch. The president asserted that the Service...
''Block all pornographic sites in the country now'' - Reps direct Federal Government, vow to sanction non-compliance
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to ensure the blocking of all pornographic sites in the country with immediate effect. This is as the House directed the commission to impose penalties on service providers that fail to comply with the directive. Moving the motion that led to the passing of the resolution, a lawmaker from Katsina State, Dalhatu Tafoki argued that cyber pornography is becoming a global problem, warning that Nigeria has not ta...
Reps urge CBN to suspend new ATM charges
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN to suspend the implementation of the increment in Automated Teller Machine transaction charges, citing the prevailing economic situation in the country. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Esan Central /Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency, Edo State, Marcus Onobun, during plenary. Addressing his colleagues inside the Green Chamber, Onobun a...
UK OPPOSITION PARTY CALLS FOR SALARY HIKE ON WORK VISAS
The United Kingdom’s Conservative party has called for a push for salary thresholds for all work visas to be raised to 38,700 pounds, by tabling changes to the government's immigration bill currently going through Parliament. Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Philp made the call during an interview while revealing the party’s intention to bring to an end the era of mass migration. The party, according to him, is also proposing changes to marriage visas, introducing a rule that immigrants will n...
COURT HEARS NATASHA AKPOTI’S SUIT AGAINST SENATE, ADJOURNS PROCEEDINGS TO MARCH 25
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by the Senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to March 25, 2025. Natasha had approached the court seeking an order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her. At the court session today, counsel for the first, second, and third defendants informed the court they were yet to be served with processes while Akpoti-Uduaghan’s counsel, Michael Numa insisted all parties have been serv...
RIVERS GOV, FUBARA VOWS TO DEFEND RESIDENTS AS ASSEMBLY ISSUES ARREST WARRANT FOR ELECTORAL CHAIRMAN, OTHERS
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued an arrest warrant for the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Adolphus Enebeli and four other commissioners following their failure to appear before the Assembly. The warrant was issued following the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum given to them to appear today after an initial 48-hour deadline, which expired last Friday. During plenary session, Speaker Martin Amaewhule and the House unanimously approved the warrant, re...
SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY WELCOMES EL-RUFAI, SAYS NO TIME TO WASTE
The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, has welcomed a former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the party. El-Rufai had earlier today resigned his membership of the All-Progressives Congress, APC citing a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the party as the primary reason for his decision. However, taking to X, Adebayo expressed his excitement, stating that El-Rufai’s entry ...
2025 UTME: JAMB closes registration as over 2m candidates registered, begins sales of Direct Entry forms Wednesday
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has said it would begin sale of Direct Entry forms to candidates seeking direct entry admissions into higher institutions from Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The board, in a statement today by its spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, said the registration process is crucial for individuals who possess degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates and wish to advance their education at their preferred universities. Benjamin cautioned against fraudulent practic...
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU UNVEILS NATIONAL YOUTH CONFAB PLANNING COMMITTEE
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the planning committee of the National Youth Confab which is to be chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development, Olubunmi Olusanya. Today’s inauguration comes five months after Tinubu, in his last Independence Day broadcast, announced plans for a 30-day national youth confab to address critical issues facing the country’s youths. At the ceremony which took palce at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, the President tas...
Nigeria Police Force takes on new strategy as IG posts new DIGs to key departments
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has announced the deployment of newly appointed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police to various strategic departments within the Nigeria Police Force. The move, according to a statement via its X handle and signed by the Force Public Relations Officers, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, aims to optimise the expertise of these senior officers and strengthen the force’s operational efficiency in tackling evolving security challenges. The postings, Adejobi said...
JUST IN: El-Rufai dumps APC for SDP, accuses party of straying from progressive ideals
Former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai has resigned his membership of the All-Progressives Congress, APC and has joined the Social Democratic Party, SDP. The prominent politician cited a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for his decision. El-Rufai disclosed this in a press statement released on his X handle on Monday, where he expressed his disappointment with the APC’s leadership, accusing the party of strayi...
CHINA BEGINS ROLL OUT OF AI COURSES IN PRIMARY, SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO DOMINATE GLOBAL SECTOR
China is set to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) courses in primary and secondary schools in a bid to strengthen the country’s goal to dominate the sector. This plan follows a pledge by the government to support the extensive application of large-scale AI models and the development of new generation intelligent terminals and manufacturing equipment. According to a statement obtained on the Beijing Municipal Education Commission’s website, schools in Beijing, the capital of China, wil...
OYO STATE GOVERNMENT DECLARES WAR AGAINST DEFAULTING WASTE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
The Oyo state government has warned 20 waste management consultants who have failed to fulfill their contractual obligations to properly dispose of refuse across the state. Issuing the warning today after a meeting with the consultants in Ibadan, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola initiated a comprehensive review and renewal process for waste management contracts to ensure better service delivery and compliance with environmental regulations. Mogbo...
RIVERS STATE GOVERNOR, SIMINALAYI FUBARA SCHEDULES PEACE MEETING, INVITES AMAEWHULE, OTHER LAWMAKERS
Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State, has invited the State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaaewhule to a meeting, following the Governor’s receipt of the Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgement on the political unrest in the state. The invitation was made in a letter from the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, addressed to Amaaewhul, Speaker of the Assembly. The letter explained that the meeting, scheduled for tomorrow at 10 am at the Gover...
Failure to reverse Natasha’s suspension within 48 hours will result in legal battle, SERAP warns Akpabio
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP has called on the Senate President Godswill Akpabio to immediately reverse the suspension of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This is as the group described the suspension as unlawful and a violation of her right to freedom of expression. In an open letter signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation warned that it would pursue legal action if the Senate Preside...
