Reverend Father Andrew Obinyan has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2024 Edo State governorship race, vowing to bring positive change and dedicated service to the people. Speaking at the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) press centre, Rev. Fr. Obinyan shared his decision, citing calls and pressure from…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is contemplating the first week of February for the conduct of re-run and bye-elections stemming from the 2023 general elections, according to Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, INEC chairman. The announcement came during an extraordinary consultative meeting with political parties held in Abuja on Monday. Prof. Yakubu indicated that INEC plans…
A recent ruling by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has resulted in the freezing of the Oyo State Government’s accounts in ten commercial banks across the country. Justice A. O. Ebong issued the order in response to a garnishee proceeding initiated by former council leaders in Oyo State, who…
Petrol prices in Nigeria are experiencing a silent surge, reaching between N660 to N700 per litre across several states, as the yuletide season approaches, according to a recent review by Nairametrics on Monday, December 18. This increase is not merely a festive season phenomenon but is closely tied to the recent removal of fuel subsidies,…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has delivered a verdict prohibiting former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, from holding any public office. The court’s decision, pronounced on Monday, stemmed from Ms. Tallen’s disparaging remarks about a Federal High Court decision in Adamawa State last year. The Federal High Court…
Sonny Echono, the executive secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), disclosed that the fund disbursed a whopping ₦320 billion for interventions in tertiary institutions across Nigeria in 2023. This revelation came during Mr Echono’s address to journalists following the TETFund management retreat in Makurdi on Monday. Mr Echono shared that the retreat aimed…
President Bola Tinubu has assured members of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) of his administration’s unwavering commitment to media freedom. Speaking during a meeting in Abuja, the President pledged to uphold diverse opinions, whether critical or complimentary to his government. Tinubu acknowledged concerns raised by NPAN regarding existing regulations affecting the paper industry,…
Amidst the ongoing political turbulence in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu convened a crucial meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The gathering saw the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in attendance alongside former Governor Sir Peter Odili, and other influential stakeholders from the state. Notably, the meeting follows the recent clash between Governor Fubara…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has given a festive boost to public servants by approving a N35,000 wage award for December. Additionally, the governor sanctioned a 50% payment of basic salary as a December bonus for political appointees and public servants. The Head of Service, Bode Agoro, conveyed the announcement in a circular titled…
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) celebrated the graduation of 106 participants in the second batch of its Leadership Enhancement and Development Programme (LEAD–P). The Head of Civil Service, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, expressed satisfaction with the participants’ quality during the graduation ceremony in Abuja on Friday. The LEAD–P…