Author: Akintayo Adams

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had and ended their closed-door meeting on Wednesday. A common ground was found on an agreement that all contentious issues would be amicably resolved to avert a strike. The closed-door meeting, which began around 4:30 pm and lasted over two hours at the Ministry of Education headquarters in Abuja, included Education Ministers Prof. Tahir Mamman and Dr. Yusuf Sununu, along with other top officials. ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, leading the union’s team, informed newsmen afterward that negotiations had started, expressing hope that the federal government would adhere to…

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has commenced the trial of three soldiers and ten others for alleged armed robbery, burglary, and receiving stolen property. The suspects were charged by the Nigeria Police Force with armed robbery, burglary, and receiving stolen goods. On May 27, 2024, Rivers State Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko stated that the 13 suspects, including the soldiers, were arrested for alleged armed robbery, hijacking food trucks, and diverting them to other locations. The police reported that a member of the syndicate, also an operative of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, was among those…

The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorized sale of National Identification Numbers (NIN). This was after reports emerged that the personal data of Nigerians were being sold online. Concerns have grown regarding the protection of privacy rights and potential economic consequences. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, confirmed he has initiated discussions with Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to address this matter. “While I have engaged with my counterpart at the Ministry of Interior regarding this matter, I am confident in their commitment to safeguarding our national identity data,” Dr. Tijani affirmed…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko, said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have received global praise. In a statement on Wednesday, Bello-Koko, during an unscheduled visit to the Lagos Ports Access Roads, whose decade-long traffic gridlock was recently cleared by the NPA, credited these policies for transforming the maritime industry and significantly boosting NPA’s revenue. Bello-Koko credited President Tinubu’s economic policies for transforming the maritime industry and boosting NPA’s revenue. He praised Minister Adegboyega Oyetola’s leadership and noted that the improved conditions on Lagos Ports Access Roads would promote business and exports. Despite global economic…

Georgia secured a historic spot in the UEFA Euro 2024 knockout stages with a stunning 2-0 win over Group F winners Portugal, thanks to goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze. Chasing their first major tournament win as an independent nation, Georgia started strongly. Within two minutes, Mikautadze capitalized on a mispass from Antonio Silva and set up Kvaratskhelia, who finished expertly into the far corner. Unbeaten in their last 18 matches after scoring first, Georgia looked to build on their early lead, while Portugal gradually grew into the game. Cristiano Ronaldo and João Palhinha had shots saved by Giorgi…

President Bola Tinubu will discuss the new national minimum wage with the 36 State Governors at the 142nd National Economic Council meeting at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Thursday. The President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, made the unusual appearance of President Tinubu at the upcoming National Economic Council (NEC) meeting known while in Kano, leading a high-level delegation to console Vice President Kashim Shettima on the passing of his mother-in-law. Conveying the President’s condolences, Gbajabiamila mentioned that President Tinubu would attend the NEC meeting on Thursday, calling this plan exceptional. “He is indeed saddened and he wished…

Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Domestic Airport, Alakia, Ibadan to an international airport. This was made known by Makinde Wednesday at the State’s Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. “We have received approval from His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to upgrade the Ibadan Airport into an international airport. We will be expanding the runway and building an additional terminal,” the Governor disclosed while receiving the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar and his entourage on a courtesy visit. The ninth Senate has called…

Croatia’s populist President Zoran Milanović has announced his plans to seek re-election. The post is largely ceremonial. This announcement comes weeks after losing a bid for the premiership against his conservative rival, Andrej Plenković. Milanovic appeared to make the announcement off the cuff, after being asked by reporters in the capital Zagreb when he would declare his candidacy. Milanovic replied: “Right now.” The 57-year-old, who will be seeking his second term as president, said support from the main opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) would be vital to his campaign. “I will need it for a number of reasons, including organisational…

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has announced that the bill containing contentious tax hikes would “be withdrawn.” This decision came after more than 20 people died and parliament was ransacked by protesters opposing the legislation. However, Ruto cautioned that withdrawing the finance bill would create a significant funding shortfall for development programs aimed at assisting farmers, schoolteachers, and others, as Kenya grapples with reducing its foreign debt burden. “I concede and therefore I will not sign the 2024 finance bill and it shall subsequently be withdrawn,” Ruto told a press briefing. “The people have spoken.” Ruto’s administration was surprised by…

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwagwalada has sentenced Tom Makwe, a fake senator, to two years imprisonment for swindling a Spanish national out of 47,082 Euros. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Makwe on two counts of intent to defraud over the internet. He pleaded guilty and asked the court for leniency. Delivering the judgment, Justice Aliyu Shafa sentenced him to two years in prison but allowed an option of a ₦5 million fine. Shafa ordered that ₦30 million and $1,300 recovered from the convict be forfeited to the victim, Maria Del Rosario San Jose…