October 23, 2024
How Bobrisky spent night in FCID female cell
Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, who is currently under detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos State, spent the night in a female cell in the police facility. A source, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, on the condition of anonymity, said Okuneye was detained in the female cell because of his […]
Makinde inaugurates projects by GCIOBA 1984 set
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated legacy projects done by the 1984 set of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA). This was part of activities to mark the 40th reunion anniversary of the set. The projects include renovation of the buttery and development of adjoining quadrangle for students’ recreation, donation of equipment to […]
Journalists urge EFCC to probe ex-cooperative president
Journalists at Sun Publishing Company, whose land have been allegedly confiscated by Arobieye community leaders in Ado Odo Ota Local Government of Ogun State, have urged Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to review their petition and probe former president of Sun Cooperative Society Nigeria Ltd, Mrs Nkem Nwokocha, for alleged complicity. They accused the […]
PDP shifts NEC meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has moved its National Executive Council (NEC) scheduled for tomorrow again. The decision was taken in an enlarged meeting on Tuesday evening by the party’s Governors’ Forum, a statement by chairman of the body Bala Mohammed informed. The meeting was also attended by members of the Board of Trustees (BoT); […]
IMF Downgrades Nigeria’s 2024 Growth Forecast To 3.1%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Nigeria’s 2024 economic growth forecast to 3.1 per cent, down from 3.3 per cent previously estimated. This adjustment, detailed in the latest World Economic Outlook, reflects weaker-than-expected economic activity in the first quarter of the year. The IMF highlighted that this revision also impacts the broader Sub-Saharan Africa […]
Edo: Transition committee meeting stalls over document disputes
The meeting of the Edo State Joint Transition Committee was stalled on Tuesday, following disagreements on some documents necessary for the sitting. The joint committee consists of members of the outgoing administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki and that of Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo. At the opening session last week, the Secretary to the State Government, Joseph […]
ICYMI: MTN will shut down without tariff hike — CEO
MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, has stressed the urgent need for the telecommunications sector to return to profitability to sustain its operations. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Karl Toriola, made this known on Monday during a tour of MTN’s facilities by Fellows of the Media Innovation Programme in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The MTN […]