Osun crisis: Adeleke warns against distortion of facts
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has cautioned against the distortion of historical facts. This is as he linked the recent communal clashes experienced in the state to misinformation. Speaking at the Adeleke University, Ede, on Tuesday, during a methodology workshop themed “Cutting Edge Knowledge Production for 21st Historians and Diplomats”, Adeleke emphasised the role of […]
World Cup qualifier: Nigeria held to 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe after late equalizer
A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen had put Nigeria ahead in the 73rd minute with a well-placed header from Ola Aina’s cross. The Super Eagles appeared to be heading for three points until Chirewa struck […]
Fuel price: PETROAN cautions Nigerians against panic buying
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has cautioned Nigerians against panic buying amid uncertainty over the continuation of the naira-for-crude sale deal between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. The spokesperson of PETROAN, Joseph Obele, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. This comes amid concerns […]
Rivers Labour Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Emergency Rule
Organised labour in Rivers State has warned of imminent industrial action that could disrupt economic activities nationwide if President Bola Tinubu does not reverse the emergency rule imposed on the state. In a joint statement signed by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers, the unions expressed […]
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter Cleared of Corruption Charges in Swiss Appeals Court
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and French football legend Michel Platini have been acquitted of corruption charges by a Swiss appeals court, marking the latest chapter in a long-running legal battle over allegations of fraud at the global football body. The court in Muttenz, near Basel, on Tuesday cleared both men of any wrongdoing concerning […]
Natasha denies receiving alleged N500m from Akpabio
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has denied claims she received ₦500 million from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Kogi Central senator described the claim as a complete fabrication designed to mislead the public and damage her reputation. In a statement on Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan denied ever receiving such funds and emphasized that no such transaction ever took […]
Just In: INEC rejects petition for Senator Natasha’s recall
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has faulted the petition for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on the grounds that it does not meet stipulated guidelines. The commission in a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, the commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, on Tuesday, said it observed that […]
FG seeks collaboration to fix education
The Federal Government has called for collaboration from partners and stakeholders to fix the country’s educational system. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa said this during a meeting with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Abuja. In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Boriowo Folasade, the […]
Just In: Senate confirms Ayogu as CBN Board Member
By Sola Isola The Nigeria Senate on Tuesday confirmed Professor Melvin Ayogu as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria. President Tinubu had earlier nominated Ayogu to the Senate for screening and consideration. Details Later… Affairs TV News Click Here to Join our WhatsApp Group Click Here to Join […]
Just In: Senate confirms NCoS CG
By Sola Isola The Nigeria Senate on Tuesday confired the nomination of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the Controller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Earlier in a letter nominating the CG of NCoS, which was read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President said: “In compliance with Section 3(1)(b) of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Act, […]