Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

The ruling All Progressives Congress has stated that the Tinubu-led administration’s policies are not anti-people, explaining that that the present administration is focused on uplifting the socio-economic well-being shortly. Recall that Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, on Thursday, 10 October, 2024 at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja had expressed concerns over the country’s deteriorating socio-economic situation, which he blamed on policies of the APC-led government. Reacting to the former Senate President’s allegations the APC Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, said that the ruling party had no intention of jeopardising democracy. “The APC as a…

A suspected car thief, Joseph Ada, arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command, has narrated to them that that he intends to use the proceeds from selling his former boss’ car to fund his father’s burial. This was disclosed in a statement made available on the RRS Facebook page on Friday, 11 October, 2024 According to the statement, Ada had duplicated the key of the vehicle while working as a driver to his former boss before he was sacked in June. Ada allegedly stole the vehicle on Wednesday. 9 October, 2024 where it was…

A 14-year-old student, simply identified as Sulaiman Abubakar, has been apprehended by the security officers at Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba in Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly stealing wire and cables within the complex, Punch Online reports. The mother of the suspect, who lives at Sabo Area, Mokola, was said to have fainted when she saw her son being handcuffed. “It took the intervention of the stadium workers to revive her. When she later regained consciousness, she stated that the boy offended her the previous night and he was penalised,” one source told Punch online. Abubakar, a JSS 2 student of…

The Gombe State Government has disclosed that that it will commence paying the N70,000 new national minimum wage with effect from October. The Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Negotiation Committee, Dr Manasseh Daniel Jatau, made this disclosure to newsmen on Thursday, 10 October, 2024 after a meeting with labour leaders in the state. Jatau, who said the state government was ready to pay the new minimum wage from October, adding that a technical committee had been assigned to finalise the process within 72 hours, added that immediately the technical committee completes its assignment, the committee will reconvene to work out the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday, 11 October, 2024 inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) with a charge on members to align with global best practices in reducing traffic crashes. Shettima asked the council to set National Road Safety Strategy targets and ensure effective coordination between federal, state, and local governments to achieve shared road safety objectives. Speaking during the ceremony on Friday, 10 October, 2024 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Vice President Shettima emphasized the critical nature of road safety, stating, “Road safety is not merely a matter of policy but a critical part of the lifeline…

Former Sweden head coach, Janne Andersson has made public his reason for rejecting chance to manage the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Andersson was among the coaches linked with the vacant Super Eagles managerial job in the summer. The 62-year-old was reportedly the leading candidate for the position at that period. The gaffer said he rejected overtures from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the terms of the contract. “Nigeria was very persistent and wanted me to take the job. There were many appealing aspects, but the overall situation wasn’t perfect. It didn’t feel 100 percent right, and it has to feel…

Famous Cuban singer , El Taiger is dead, a week after being shot in the head. The 37-year-old died on Thursday, 10 October, 2024 His family confirmed the incident in an official statement share on the singer’s Instagram stories. “On October 3, shortly after 7 a.m., officers responded to NW 17th St. 10 Ave and discovered El Taiger was shot in the head inside a black Mercedes SUV. And was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. “He underwent surgery and was placed on life support, but he succumbed to his injuries. From the moment of his arrival, a team of…

Armed robbers who waylaid 13 Bishops of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star on Episcopal tour of some states of Nigeria pleaded for prayers for them not to be caught. The incident happened Wednesday evening on a federal highway in Benue State enroute Abuja, according to leader of the team, Archbishop Benjamin Ogwutum. Narrating the experience to journalists, the clergyman explained that they needed to spend the night in Abuja, which reason they decided to drive through the evening. “As we left North Bank area of Benue State, we came in contact with men who initially looked like Fulani Herdsmen.…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has declared that corruption is the root of all criminal activities, just as he also urged all Nigerians to combat it collectively. The ICPC chairman said this in Abuja on Friday, 11 October, 2024, stressing that corruption poses a severe threat to national security by undermining a nation’s stability, prosperity and sovereignty. Represented by the ICPC Deputy Director, Dr. Oluwasina Babasola, he said, “Under Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu’s leadership, the ICPC has made significant strides in just a few months, earning respect…

As parts of measures to boost tourism and showcase Bauchi state’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage, the state government after nearly four decades, set to revive the Maladumba Lake Fishing and Cultural Festival. Speaking in an interview with newsmen in Bauchi on Friday,11 October, 2024 General Manager of the State Tourism Corporation, Dr. Muhammad Nasiru Yusuf, emphasised the ecological and economic importance of Maladumba Lake, located in the Misau Local Government Area. According to him, the shallow, natural lake is home to a diverse array of plant and animal species, including migratory birds such as the Grey Heron, white-necked stork,…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN)has rejected the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited(NNPCL). The marketers with over 70 percent of filling stations in Nigeria threatened that they will stop operation if NNPCL refuses to back down on its new petrol ex-depot price of N1,010 per liter. The spokesperson of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike disclosed this to an online news medium in an interview on Friday, 11 October, 2024. His comments come as NNPCL on Wednesday announced a fresh price hike across its retail outlets nationwide to between N998 and N1,030 in…

Gunmen on Thursday, 10 October, ambushed commuters at the Tsafe-Funtua Road killed a police officer, just as they also abducted many travelers, including an expatriate and members of staff of a construction company. Villagers said that the hoodlums, with sophisticated weapons, blocked the Tsafe – Funtua Road at Kwanar Rogo for several hours, shooting at any moving vehicle. A survivor, who preferred anonymity, narrated his ordeal, saying that the bandits laid an ambush and started shooting indiscriminately. Among the vehicles attacked was a Toyota RAV4 Jeep carrying an expatriate, whose police escort was killed on the spot. The expatriate, alongside…

UNICEF has presented one million doses of vaccines to the Borno State government in line with efforts to vaccinate residents against cholera. The state’s Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Prof. Baba Mallam, disclosed this while receiving 669,569 doses of the vaccines in Maiduguri, the state capital. Represented by the Director of Disease Control and Immunisation in the Borno State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Fati Ali, Mallam explained that the initiative is timely, considering the potential outbreak of waterborne diseases following the recent floods in the state. “UNICEF is one of the partners supporting and collaborating with the state 100…

A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israel of war crimes in relation to attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza during its ongoing conflict with Hamas. According to the report, led by former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay, Israel’s military actions against hospitals and medical personnel in Gaza, amount to war crimes and the crime against humanity of “extermination.” The commission alleges that Israeli forces have targeted medical workers, with claims of deliberate killings, detentions, and torture. The destruction of Gaza’s healthcare system is said to have severely impacted children, who have been disproportionately affected by the collapse…

A secondary school teacher named Mrs Blessing Emmanuel,has been arrested by the Imo State Police Command for allegedly dehumanizing a 12-year-old girl, Amarachi Emmanuel, who was said to be her stepdaughter. Mrs Emmanuel was arrested on Tuesday,8 October, 2024 by the Owerri Police Area Command headquarters following a complaint made by an Owerri-based activist, Chidiebube Okeoma, who is also a journalist. The victim’s plight was brought to the attention of the activist by two Owerri-based women, Eunice and Amarachi, who saw the girl selling sachet water on the streets of Owerri with her battered body. A video clip posted by…

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 34-year-old man, Monday Chukwu, for allegedly stabbing his friend, Kefa Ofando, 30, to death over a N2,000 debt. Chukwu reportedly stabbed Ofando with a pair of scissors after a heated argument at Akintola village in the Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. Ofando died while he was being rushed to the hospital, having lost much blood due to excessive bleeding. According to the state Commissioner of Police Oladipo Abayomi, what started as an argument degenerated into the killing of Ofando. “Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command attached to the…

A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday,11 October, 2024 dismissed a fresh bail application filed by the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Justice Nwite, in his ruling, dismissed the application on the ground that it constituted an abuse of court process. He held that Gambaryan’s request could not be granted when he was still challenging the earlier bail ruling at the Court of Appeal. The judge, who stressed that the defendant failed to withdraw his pending appeal against the earlier ruling on his bail application before filing another motion, said such act amounted…

Lagos State Government is leading a team of start-up and established technology and innovation companies to GITEX 2024, holding in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. GITEX, the biggest tech show in the world, connects people with industry leaders from big tech, global governments, innovative startups, expert investors, and corporate buyers. It is a technology expo held annually at the Dubai World Trade Center in the United Arab Emirates. The event underpins the rapid technology-driven transformations, investments, and projects shaping the economies of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. This year, the Lagos State contingent is characterized by technology ecosystem companies…

As one of the institutions championing positive change in the global entertainment industry, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of Africa’s creative economy by partnering with critical stakeholders to align with the African Union’s vision for cultural and creative development, as outlined during the recently concluded 6th Pan-African Cultural Congress (AU/PACC6) in Moroni, Union of Comoros. It was a gathering of key stakeholders, including Pan-African cultural institutions, artists, cultural workers, and policymakers in the East African country, at an epoch-making event held between September 25 and 27, 2024. At this event, a framework for…

Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, has successfully restored full operational services across its electronic transaction channels, ensuring that customers can now enjoy seamless access to digital banking services. This restoration follows temporary disruptions caused by a routine upgrade of the bank’s technology infrastructure, which aimed to optimize service delivery but impacted e-channel services recently. In a post shared on Thursday, 10 October, 2024, through its social media platforms, the leading lender confirmed that all services across its electronic channels have been fully reinstated. Reiterating its commitment to providing quality digital services, the bank assured customers of exceptional…