Author: Akintayo Adams

Issuance of Nigerian visas is based on reciprocity, according to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). According to a BusinessDay report, Kenneth Udo, public relations officer, NIS, disclosed it during a phone interview. He said Nigeria reciprocates any visa policy put forward by each country. “For instance, when you apply for United States’ visas, you are given five years. We also give US citizens five years. We give visas on arrival to US and UK citizens, yet they don’t give us visas on arrival. “Our visa on arrival is simple. All you just need to do is to fill the application…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The appointment is subjected to a confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. The new FCCPC Chief is a renowned journalist. He previously served as the Chairman of the Editorial Board at THISDAY Newspapers, beginning in 2001. He is also a recipient of the US Alfred Friendly Press Fellowship. Bello began his journalism career at Concord Newspapers in 1985, where he served in pivotal editorial roles such as Group Political Editor and Editor of National Concord.…

Sèyí Mákindé, Governor of Oyo State has okayed the addition of 7,000 teachers to the workforce of the state. The State Government, in a post via its X handle said the process will be handled by the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM). It stated that more details about the recruitment process, including how to apply, will be publicised by TESCOM in no distant time. The post further explained that this is the second recruitment by TESCOM after about 5,000 teachers were employed in 2021 to meet the manpower shortage in the secondary education sector in Oyo State. Get instant and latest…

A Shoprite Mall located in the Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja has announced its decision to close operations beginning from June 30, 2024. The circular issued by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Folakemi Fadahunsi, revealed the decision was made after a thorough evaluation of the “store’s financial situation and the business climate”, birthed by the current economic situation of the country. The circular reads in part, “We regret to inform you that as of June 30, 2024, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited will be closing its Wuse Store located in Novare Wuse Central Mall, Abuja. “This decision…

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun – CON has emerged as the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum. Former Governor of the Apex Bank and Governor of Anambra State Chukwuma Soludo will serve as his deputy. This was announced by Babajide Sanwoolu, the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and the Governor of Lagos State, after their gathering at the Presidential Lodge in Abeokuta, Ogun State’s capital, on Monday. In his acceptance speech following the meeting, which lasted over five hours, Governor Abiodun promised not to betray the trust placed in him and his deputy by their fellow governors. The Ogun…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has berated political actors in the country over the unauthorized use of her name and image. In a statement posted on her official X handle, Okonjo-Iweala clarified, “It appears that there are people in Nigeria trying to use my name and image on social media to fight battles on different sides of the political divide, putting words in my mouth that I never said.” “Therefore, I want to alert everyone that the message below is FAKE. This is a stern warning to all those trying to misuse my name for their…

Four suspects in connection with the death of the national chairman, Retired Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. Harold Udokwere have been arrested by the Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). The gang stormed and killed Udokwere in his house in the Kubusa area of the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday. More to come as story unfolds…

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has told the Sokoto State Government that His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan must be guarded jealously. The nation’s number two citizen said this at the ongoing North West Peace & Security Summit. The event is ongoing in Katsina State. “Our father who is a permanent picture in all developmental issues in this country, His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto. I want to use him as my point of reference to recognise and appreciate all our royal fathers present here.” “And to the Deputy Governor of Sokoto, I have a simple message for you.…

The Southern Governors’ Forum meeting is currently holding in Ogun State. The governors are meeting at the presidential Lodge, Ibara housing, Abeokuta, the state capital. Ten Governors have reportedly arrived at the venue. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos who doubles as the Chairman of South West Governors’ Forum, Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Alex Otti (Abia), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Ademola Adeleke (Osun) and Bassey Otu (Cross River) are all in attendance. Deputy Governors, Chinyere Ekomaru (Imo), Monday Onyeme (Delta) and Olayide Adelami (Ondo) are also on ground to represent their Principals. Governors from all the 17 Southern States are…

The Ogun State Government, through the state Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker on Monday, disclosed that the state has recorded 25 suspected cholera cases in seven local government areas She said nine cases had been confirmed while one death was recorded during a press conference held at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, Governor’s office, Abeokuta. The affected LGs are Ado Odo/Ota; Remo North; Odeda; Sagamu; Ijebu North; Ewekoro and Obafemi Owode. “As of today 24th, June 2024, the Ogun state has recorded 25 suspected cases of Cholera in 7 LGAs namely, Adoodo/Ota, Remo North, Odeda, Sagamu, Ijebu North, Ewekoro, and…