Author: Akintayo Adams

The Presidency has clarified that there is no leadership vacuum in Nigeria during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s absence abroad. According to a statement by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the Senate President, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, and ministers are in charge, ensuring the smooth functioning of the government. The statement recalled similar situations under the Buhari administration and emphasized that state organs continue to operate without disruption. “We had a similar situation in 2022 when former President Buhari and former Vice President Osinbajo were found to be simultaneously out of…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State announced plans to raise the minimum wage for state workers to ₦85,000. He made this known during an interview on Channels TV, where he revealed that the decision followed discussions with labor unions. Sanwo-Olu emphasized that this move is based on the state’s affordability and capacity, rather than competing with other regions. The announcement comes shortly after the federal government agreed to a ₦70,000 minimum wage. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Nigerian comedian Lasisi Elenu sparked reactions on social media after expressing his nostalgia for former President Muhammadu Buhari amid the nation’s current economic difficulties. Known for his comedic social commentary, Lasisi shared a voice note on Instagram, where he humorously admitted missing Buhari, almost tearfully expressing his sentiments. In the voice note, he said: “I’m not sending you this message on behalf of anyone. I think I owe it to myself and my family. I never thought I would be here doing this at this time. First, I don’t even know how to say this. I miss you. God help…

Lionel Messi equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s international hat-trick record after scoring three goals in Argentina’s 6-0 win over Bolivia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. Messi, who also provided two assists in the match, has now scored 10 hat-tricks for Argentina, matching Ronaldo’s tally for Portugal. Argentina is in a strong position in the South American qualifiers, leading by three points over Colombia. Meanwhile, Ronaldo endured a frustrating night as Portugal drew 0-0 with Scotland in the UEFA Nations League. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Nigeria is currently without its President and his Assistant as Vice-President Kashim Shettima will embark on a two-day visit to Sweden on Wednesday, representing Nigeria in high-level bilateral talks. Stanley Nkwocha, the Spokesman to the Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a statement, said the visit is at the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His engagements will focus on fostering collaboration in sectors like ICT, education, agriculture, and mining. “The Vice President is expected back in the country on Saturday. While in Sweden, the Vice President, will engage in high-level bilateral talks with key government officials, including a meeting with…

The Nigerian Naira was ranked as one of the worst-performing currencies in sub-Saharan Africa by the World Bank. This was disclosed in its August 2024 “Africa’s Pulse” report. The report highlighted that the Naira’s decline paralleled the Ethiopian Birr and South Sudanese Pound, with the Naira losing about 43% of its value by the end of August. It attributed this depreciation to a surge in demand for U.S. dollars and limited dollar inflows. The Naira’s value dropped sharply on Tuesday, exchanging at ₦1658.97 per dollar from ₦1552.92 on Monday. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the Executive’s delay in submitting the 2025 budget proposal to the National Assembly. The Green Chamber criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for non-compliance with Section 11(1)(b) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007. This section mandates the government to submit the budget no later than four months before the next financial year. The House urged the Executive to meet this requirement and directed relevant committees to ensure compliance within two weeks. The motion was raised by Clement Jimbo during Wednesday’s plenary session. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The UK parliament has introduced a new bill to legalize assisted death in England and Wales. The proposed law, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, allows terminally ill adults with six to twelve months to live to request assisted death, subject to approval by two doctors and a judge. While some support the bill as reflecting changing public opinion, it has sparked concerns from church leaders and others about its ethical implications. Assisted suicide remains illegal in most of the UK, carrying up to 14 years in prison. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Adedeji Adeleke, father of Nigerian musician Davido, has revealed that his new 1,250MW thermal power plant will be operational by January 2025. Speaking at the Seventh Day Adventist General Conference, Adeleke shared his challenges, including government bottlenecks and prayer for divine intervention. “I generate 15% of the electric power consumed by Nigeria; I am building the biggest thermal power plant in Nigeria to be launched in January 2025,” he said. The $2 billion project, located in Ondo State, involved collaboration with Chinese engineering firms and provided over 1,000 jobs. Despite setbacks, including theft of turbine components worth $5 million, the…

Burna Boy has surpassed Tems as the Nigerian artist with the most charting songs in US Billboard Hot 100 history. His latest entry comes from the song “We Pray” by Coldplay featuring him, LittleSimz, Elyanna, and TiniStoessel, debuting at No. 87 on the chart this week. This brings his total to six entries, ahead of Tems with five. Burna Boy is now just one song away from breaking Seether’s record as the African artist with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.