Niger Delta Ministry Owes Contractors Over N50 Billion – Minister
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Abubakar Momoh, has said that the ministry owes contractors over N50 billion from projects executed, ongoing projects and abandoned projects. Momoh stated this when he appeared before a Joint Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to defend his 2024 budget and explain how his budget performed in 2023. […]
There’s Nothing Wrong With Filming Policemen On Duty — FPRO
The Nigeria Police Force has affirmed that citizens have the right to record videos of police officers while they are on duty. The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this in response to an X user, #Boy_Cyril, who reported being extorted by police officers for recording them during a stop-and-search operation. #Boy_Cyril wrote, “Sir, is it […]
FG fires all Directors of Civil Aviation Agencies hours after CEOs’ dismissal
The Federal Government has dismissed all directors of civil aviation agencies in the country following the sacking of the chief executive officers of the same organizations. Recall yesterday that Nairametrics reported that President Bola Tinubu sacked six Managing Directors and Directors-General of parastatals in the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The list of affected […]
Somalia gets W’Bank, IMF $4.5bn debt relief
Somalia Prime Minister, Hamza Barre, on Wednesday, disclosed that the country has been granted a debt relief of $4.5 billion by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Barre noted that the relief is “equivalent to relieving every Somali person of a debt of more than $300,” adding that it’s a “testament that our […]
Tenant kidnaps landlord’s child three days after renting apartment
Ayet-to-be identified woman has abducted two four-year-old children in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. One of the abducted minors is said to be the son of her landlord while the other is the child of a neighbour. The woman whose whereabouts has yet to be known was said to have whisked both minors away […]
JUST IN: Rivers State Attorney-General, Adangor resigns
The Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacheaus Adangor, has resigned based on “personal principles”. Adangor informed the state Governor, Sim Fubara of his resignation in a letter addressed to him, which was dated November 14, 2023. The letter said: “I hereby give Your Excellency Notice of my resignation as the Honourable […]
Aiyedatiwa returns to Akure, assumes office as Ondo acting governor
Acting governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has returned to Akure, the state capital. He was received by a former Secretary to the State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, and other supporters. The Ondo House of Assembly had earlier in the day confirmed Aiyedatiwa as acting governor of the state. The Assembly confirmed Aiyedatiwa as acting governor […]
Lalong To Resign As Minister, Set To Join Senate
Barring any last-minute changes, the Minister for Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong is expected to leave his ministerial position to assume a Senate seat. Following a Court of Appeal ruling affirming his win in the Plateau South Senatorial election, there are indications that Lalong is poised to join the Senate. It was reported that Lalong […]
Mohbad: Naira Marley accuses Iyabo Ojo of defamation, demands N500m
Nigerian entertainer, Afeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, has taken legal action against actress, Iyabo Ojo, alleging the dissemination of false and defamatory content on her Instagram account. In a letter sent to Ojo, Naira Marley’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, outlined the accusations made in a September 2023 post, stating that the actress accused Naira […]
MusiciansMEET series 6 holds in Osogbo
Dynamic and fast-rising Gospo-Inspirational artist, Akinmade, is set to host 6th edition of MusiciansMEET. MusiciansMEET is bringing together various musicians and music lovers from across the globe, an annual conference designed to teach, educate and enlighten music practitioners and creatives on how to get better with their craft and career path. It would feature music […]