Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Things are looking good musically for the famous Singer, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, as he has displaced his compatriot, Tems, to become the Nigerian artist with the most charting songs in US Billboard Hot 100 history. He achieved the feat after breaking a tie with Tems, with the debut of ‘We Pray’ by Cold Play featuring him, LittleSimz, Elyanna, and TiniStoessel, on the chart this week. ‘We Pray’ debuted at No. 87 on this week’s Hot 100, increasing Burna Boy’s entries on the chart to six. Tems has five entries on the chart while Wizkid, who was the first…

By Taiwo Olapade. Nigerians went to bed last night without electricity supply as the National Grid suffered another collapse. For the records, this is the sixth time the National Grid had suffered collapse in the last one year throwing the entire nation into avoidable and unnecesssry darkness. This is coming at a time when concerned communities in most parts of the country recently embarked on peaceful protests over being migrated to Band A without their consent and against their wish. Although, various Electricity Distribution companies in their reactions to the protests claimed that the National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC was…

A leading commodities player in Africa, AFEX, with support from the UK Government, has significant achievements across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Côte d’Ivoire, as it commemorates its 10th year reshaping the agriculture value chain in Africa, contributing to building sustainable food systems and creating lasting impact for farmers, agribusinesses, and communities. Through their operations providing capital and storage infrastructure to farmers, processors and other parts of the value chain, AFEX has remained steadfast in its mission to enhance food security, reduce post-harvest losses, and introduce liquidity into agricultural markets through efficient market structures. Established in 2014 as the first private…

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has described the letter submitted by Mr. Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, a Yoruba Nation self-determination activist, at 10 Downing Street, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s Office as of little significance. He noted that the UK government typically does not concern itself with petitions concerning the sovereign affairs of another country, adding that such petitions had been rejected by the UK Parliamentary Petitions Committee and the UK Government in the past. The High Commissioner gave this explanation during a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar…

The Federal Government has encouraged Nigerians not to shun the hand-washing culture, insisting that clean hands are crucial for public health and global health security. Speaking at the commemoration of the Global Hand-washing Day in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako while noting that about 1.8 million children under the age of 5 die each year from diarrheal diseases and pneumonia, the top two killers of young children around the world, said: “Promoting proper hand-washing in Nigeria is a strategic move to equip the nation in its fight against disease outbreaks as well as…

By Raphael Oni, Guanghou, China Nigerians in Guangzhou, China, over the weekend celebrated the country’s 64th National Day with grandeur and pride. The event was marked with an award ceremony, recognizing outstanding contributions to the community. Ambassador Akinremi Bolaji, Director of Trade, Economic, and Investment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has urged Nigerians living in China to continue promoting Nigeria’s great culture and to live peacefully with their hosts. In his address, Ambassador Bolaji commended the Nigerian leadership in China for their commitment to uniting Nigerians and fostering a sense of community. He acknowledged the challenges of bringing together…

The Ogun State Government, on Tuesday, dismissed several reports in the media indicating that the state had joined some states of the federation in a case at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It added that the issue it is contending in court relates to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)’s Financial Guidelines, which it said unfairly limits the operations of states and local governments in the country. The Ogun State government issued this rebuttal in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade.…

Governor Dapo Abiodun has attributed the cause of most erosions in Ogun State to activities of those who indiscriminately mine laterite and other natural resources in the state. The Governor said members of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ecological Fund should impress on the federal agencies in charge of mining to monitor the activities of miners to prevent ecological disasters in the country. Abiodun made the call when he received members of the House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Fund who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Governor, who was represented by his…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has granted approval for the recruitment of agriculture extension officers and veterinary doctors.The governor, who announced the approval on Tuesday, 15 October, 2024, said the recruitment exercise will cover the 33 local government areas of the state.This was as he also announced the setting up of model farm service centres across the zones and the purchase of motorcycles for Extension Officers for optimal delivery in the agric sector of the state. Governor Makinde made these known while inaugurating the Oyo State Seed Coordinating Committee at an event held at the House Chiefs, Oyo State House…

As the governorship election in Ondo State draws near, the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to do the right thing by being fair and ensuring a level playing field in the contest. The Governor challenged the chairman of the commission, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, to remove the Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, who is an indigene of Ondo State, noting that this would demonstrate fairness and transparency from the election umpire. Governor Makinde stated this in Akure, on Tuesday, 15 October, 2024, during the flag-off of the PDP Governorship Campaign and…

By Attah Momoh As writers, it is our job to revisit the past, and like seers or soothsayers, predict the future. This time around we take a look at what the corruption allegations levelled against Yahaya Bello and the drama as a result of it, could portend for his political future? After the EFCC’s investigations and discoveries related to Governor Bello’s administration in Kogi State, several possible scenarios could unfold depending on the legal, political, and administrative dynamics in Nigeria. I want to share my thoughts on what I think are the key developments that might happen next. The EFCC…

President Bola Tinubu has strongly indicated that his administration aimed to become the country’s foremost leader that will battle graft to a standstill using lawful institutions against pervasive corruption which had become a clog in the wheel of Nigeria’s growth and development. Tinubu expressed his determination to battle corruption differently from his predecessors after empowering the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other institutions for systemic changes that can stand the test of time. Unlike his predecessor, Tinubu, according to the presidency, has signaled his administration’s plan to fight corruption differently and protect public funds using EFCC and other…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Wahid Enitan Oshodi of Nigeria on his election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF). Oshodi, the Deputy President of ATTF and former Lagos State commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, was elected at the organisation’s elective Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 15 October, 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The President noted that Oshodi’s election is a proud moment for Nigeria, reflecting the strong support he garnered in the lead-up. He was nominated by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and backed by several African nations, indicating the country’s unwavering support for…

As part of measures to cushion the effect of hardship, Sokoto State Governor , Ahmed Aliyu has inaugurated a committee to sell food at a 55 percent discounted price to citizens of the state. Governor Aliyu made this disclosure on Monday, 14 October, 2024 during the inauguration of the committee in the state. According to him, the committee is expected to facilitate the sale of government-procured essential food commodities to citizens at a discount of 55 percent to cushion the impact of the country’s economic hardship. “In this new approach, the state government procured food items and other essential commodities…

Crisis has rocked the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as some factional members of the party have disowned Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as the party leader. Leading the anti-Kwankwasiya campaign at the party secretariat in Minna, Niger State, the factional National Chairman of the party, Dr. Gilbert Agbo, said Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiya group were threats to the progress and existence of the party. Agbo stressed that Kwankwaso’s suspension by the National Working Committee in Lagos automatically terminated his membership and stake in the party. The factional National Chairman, who also supervised the burning of the Kwankwasiya group’s iconic red…

A notorious bandit leader, Ibrahim Daji, has been killed in Kwanar Nasir, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to Zagazola Makama, a publication that focuses on counter-insurgency in the Lake Chad region, reported that Daji was killed on Sunday, 13 October, 2024 by members of a rival faction. His body was reportedly left at the scene. Daji was widely known for his involvement in various criminal activities, including leading violent attacks along the Kwatarkwashi-Mada road and surrounding areas. His stronghold was in Shangel village, located to the east of Mada town. The bandit warlord was also infamous for…

The African football governing body, the Confederation of African Football(CAF), has finally breaks silence on Super Eagles ordeal In Libya by releasing a statement over the delaying of the Nigerian national team at an airport in Libya. Recall that the players and officials of the Super Eagles were abandoned at the Al Abraq International Airport without food, water or Internet for over 15 hours. They have eventually left the North African country and will not play the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier that was scheduled for Tuesday (tomorrow). CAF has now referred the matter to their Disciplinary Board for…

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has summoned the Charge d’ Affaires of Libya to a meeting over the poor treatment meted out to the Super Eagles team in the country. Recalls that the frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the Nigerian team was left stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon, condemnation has trailed the incident. While the players complained of fatigue and frustration, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), said its team is backing out of the match. “Fatigued players and officials have remained nonplussed as the host Libyan Football Federation failed…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari has disclosed that Premium Motor Spirit, Petrol smugglers made a swooping N17 million per trip during the petrol subsidy regime. Kyari, who made this disclosure at the weekend while speaking with Journalists on the impact of fuel removal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, added that the government ended fuel arbitrage with the removal of subsidy in June last year. “In a 6,000-litre truck, you can gain up to N17 million from just one truck. How are you going to stop someone who with two trips can just easily…

Players and officials of the Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, are set to fly back from Libya. This comes after the Libyan government succumbed to pressure from external bodies, to refuel the Super Eagles’ chartered jet and clear their airspace. Recall that the Nigerian players were abandoned at the Al Abraq International Airport without food, water or Internet for over 15 hours. A sports journalist, Adepoju Tobi Samuel, popularly known as OgaNlaMedia confirmed that the players are enroute to Nigeria on his X handle account. “After pressure from several quarters, the Libyan government has agreed to issue clearance for…