Adeleke freezes govt accounts, reverses state name
The newly inaugurated Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has frozen all government accounts in the state. Adeleke directed this in his first executive order upon inauguration on Sunday. Adeleke, in his speech delivered at the inauguration, alleged that the erstwhile governor of the state, Adegboyega Oyetola, carried out some actions “maliciously” after he (Adeleke) […]
Gbajabiamila reveals who to ask for Tinubu’s real age
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has told people doubting the age of Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to confirm it from his late mother, Abibatu Mogaji. Gbajabiamila stated this while speaking at a rally organised by the APC in Lagos on Saturday. For a long […]
Adeleke takes oath of office as Osun governor
Senator Ademola Adeleke, has officially taken over as the Governor of Osun after taking oath of office. The oath of office was administered on the Governor by the State Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Adepele-Ojo around 11:45am. The Governor arrived the venue around 11:20am after which his deputy mounted the podium to take his oath before […]
INEC Releases Guidelines, Bans Campaigns In Churches, Mosques
With the 2023 general elections three months away, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its guidelines for the conduct of political activities. The commission, in a six-page document titled “Conduct of Political Rallies, Processions and Campaigns,” prohibited the use of abusive language and hate speech as well as campaigns and political rallies in […]
2023: Sokoto PRP structure, guber candidate, members join APC
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto As the 2023 general elections draws close with campaigns already taking shape across parties, the structure of opposition PRP and leaders in Sokoto state have fused into the All Progressives Congress in the state. The defection into APC spare headed by the party ‘s guber candidate Hon. Muhammad Sa’idu Gumburawa also […]
NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS: FIVE STORIES THAT TRENDED WITHIN THE WEEK
Good morning! below are summary of five stories that got people talking within the week: 1. The Federal Government had unveiled the redesigned 200, 500, and 1000 naira notes to the public. It was unveiled at the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. Many citizens had expressed mixed reactions […]
Court orders Imo deputy Speaker’s arrest over allege N785m fraud
Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted an order to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to arrest and detain the deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Amarachi Iwuanyawu, over an alleged N785 million fraud. The deputy Speaker was also said to be the Chairman […]
US expands interview waiver for visa renewals, names categories
The United States Mission has expanded the eligibility period for nonimmigrant visa renewals from 24 to 48 months. The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission announced the extension on Wednesday. The information was issued 48 hours after the Mission commenced no-interview student visa renewals for Nigerian students. A statement on Friday said applicants whose visa expired […]
Gospel Singer Mr ‘Wellu Wellu’ Sammie Okposo Is Dead
Nigerian gospel singer Sammie Okposo dies at age 51. Details of his death remain sketchy but close associates including singer Buchi Atuonwu simply known as Buchi told newsmen he died on Friday in Abuja. His colleague, Righteousman, who appears to still be in shock, described his passing as a tragedy. He also added that the Welu […]
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morning
Good morning! Below are today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday challenged Nigerian youths to engage in activities that would change the African narrative. Obasanjo submitted that such participation would also guarantee a better future for the young generation as it would not allow those who are messing up their future […]