August 2024
Yahaya Bello denies link with anti-Tinubu protests
The Media Office of the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yayaha Bello, has refuted the claim in certain quarters that he is one of the sponsors of the ongoing #Endbadgovernance protests across the country. A statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Michael Ohiare stated the claim was part of the grand plans by […]
Thousands of police on standby as UK braces for more riots
Thousands of UK riot police on Wednesday stood ready to deal with more potential outbreaks of violence, which erupted more than a week ago after three children were murdered. Far-right groups have planned demonstrations in more than 30 locations, with immigration lawyers and buildings hosting asylum seekers set to be the primary targets, according to […]
Just In: Tinubu Appoints 7 New Head of Agencies under Humanitarian Affairs Ministry
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven qualified Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity noted that the appointments is to facilitate the needed relief to Nigerians […]
BREAKING: CBN approves bailout for Unity Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted approval for financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. This is according to a statement released by the CBN, signed by Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications. It read: “The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]
Paris Olympics: Nigerian sprinter, Samuel Ogazi, qualifies for men’s 400m final
Nigeria sprint sensation, Samuel Ogazi, will compete at the final of the men’s 400m at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France. Ogazi, 19, running in the third semi-final, clinched third place with an impressive time of 44.41 seconds, earning him a spot in the final and setting a new personal best. The semi-final race […]
“Osun APC is a Wounded Party”, says Governor Adeleke
By Sola Isola Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has described the opposition party in the state, All Progressives Congress (APC) has a wounded party desperately seeking to destroy state. He stated this while addressing PDP members at a stakeholders meeting which held on Tuesday, at the Government House in Osogbo, the Osun state capital. […]
Senator Ndume Apologises To APC After Criticising Tinubu’s Govt
A former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume has apologised to the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) for not consulting the party before publicly accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of maladministration. Ndume who represents Borno South in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, however, said that he stands […]
Teachers Recruitment: OYO TESCOM Releases CBT Results
• Fixes Cut-off Mark, Interview Timetable The Oyo State Post Primary School Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, has officially released the computer-based tests results, saying about 9,000 candidates passed. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Commission, Pastor Akinade Alamu, in a statement which was made available to the journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan. In […]
NERC transfers regulatory authority to Oyo State
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has transferred the regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Oyo to the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission, in compliance with the Electricity Act 2023. This was outlined in Order No: NERC/2024/110 issued by the commission on Tuesday. The order, signed by the NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, will take effect […]
Trial of suspects arrested during protests has begun – IG
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has said trials for suspects arrested during the Endbadgovernance protests have commenced. The police had on Monday said over 800 suspects who committed various offences during the protest had been arrested. Speaking during a meeting of security agency heads in Abuja on Tuesday, Egbetokun said in Kano, suspects […]