Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared three days of state mourning in honour of the late Rotimi Akeredolu, former governor of Ondo State and Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum. Governor Makinde, who also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, issued this directive in a statement released on Thursday…
The Canadian government has reintroduced two immigration programmes, inviting caregivers to apply for relocation to Canada from January 1, 2024. These programmes, which will run as five-year pilots, offer qualified caregivers and their families the opportunity to become permanent residents in Canada. The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot aim…
The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has called on Nigerians to be vigilant against the spread of fake news, emphasizing the need for a more secure and trustworthy society. Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila, the Director-General of NLRC, highlighted the destructive potential of fake news, warning that it could tarnish the reputation of credible organizations and fuel…
The French parliament has approved legislation that bars Nigerian students and others from bringing their families to France. The measure gained support from President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance party and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally after a revised version was passed. The revised immigration policy aims to tighten controls on family reunions, limit migrants’…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the declaration of public holidays to commemorate the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This declaration, made by the Honorable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the Federal Government, designates Monday and Tuesday, December 25th and 26th, 2023, as well as Monday, January 1st, 2024, as…
Gunmen reportedly abducted Justice Joy Uwanna, a high court judge, and her driver in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Monday. Tragically, the judge’s orderly was killed during the attack, which took place along the Uyo-Okobo road. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, Toroscho Eyene, Chairman of the Oron branch of the Nigeria…
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,…
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,…