Author: Akintayo Adams

President Bola Tinubu and Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Mbasogo on Wednesday evening in Malabo signed an agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project. This further affirm their willingness to strengthen their partnership for mutual development. This was contained in a statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday. During the signing of the agreement, President Bola Tinubu highlighted that the accord encompasses various legislative and regulatory measures concerning the gas pipeline, including its establishment, operation, transit of natural gas, ownership, and overarching principles. In his remarks, made during his three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea, President Tinubu emphasized that…

Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has voiced his criticism of women who ask men for things they cannot afford themselves. In a Facebook post, Uchemba suggested that the “entitlement mentality” of some single women is a significant reason they remain single. He argued that if a woman needs something from a man, she should approach the request with an appeal rather than making it a demand. He said: “There is a mentality that is creeping in most women in this generation and when you say there is no husband this is the reason. I don’t think you have any business requesting…

Three aircraft linked to the Nigerian government have been seized by a French court following a prolonged legal dispute between a sub-national entity and Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd, a Chinese firm, according to a Premium Times report. The seized aircraft include a newly acquired Airbus A330, valued at over $100 million, as well as a Dassault Falcon 7X and a Boeing 737. These planes were either part of the Nigerian presidential fleet or had been recently purchased by the government. The report details that the Dassault Falcon 7X was undergoing maintenance at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, while the Boeing…

A group of women in the Akoko area of Ondo State staged a peaceful protest to condemn the increasing violence and security threats posed by suspected herdsmen. The women, many of whom were elderly, expressed their distress over the frequent killings, kidnappings, and destruction of their farmlands. The protest was triggered by the brutal murder of a farmer, Sunday Ayeni, who was killed on his land after a disagreement with herdsmen. The women, during a security meeting at the palace of the Olubaka of Oka, Adebori Adeleye, demanded justice for the victims and shared their harrowing experiences, including allegations of…

Big Brother Naija contestant Mickey, a 24-year-old gym instructor, revealed during a conversation with fellow housemates Ben and Chizoba that he is in a relationship outside the house. He mentioned that he sometimes gives his girlfriend as little as ₦2,000 for upkeep, though there are times when he gives her ₦15,000 or more. Ben asked: “How much do you give your babe for upkeep monthly?” Mickey replied: “Baba, my babe dey collect N15,000. She even accepts N2,000 from me.” Mickey expressed appreciation for his girlfriend’s understanding, noting that she values whatever he is able to give. “And she appreciates it.…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared August 20 a work-free day. This is to mark the 2024 edition of Isese Day, a festival of the Traditional Religion Adherents. The governor’s Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the declaration of the work-free day by Makinde was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike Adeyemo. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State declared that every August 20 would be observed as a work-free day in the state to commemorate Isese Day. This day is set aside to honor traditional…

A litre of petrol is being sold at between ₦900 and ₦950 per litre in some parts of Nigeria. According to reports, the price increment was recorded in Kano State. In response to the recent fuel price hike, commercial tricycle operators within the metropolitan areas of Kano have doubled their fares, following the nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest. This has significantly affected the cost of transportation across the city. Additionally, many filling stations in Kano have either shut down or are experiencing long queues due to limited availability of fuel. The few stations that remain open have increased their prices from ₦780-₦850…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, for a three-day official visit. He makes his first official trip to the Central African country to honour the invitation of President Teodoro Mbasogo. According to report, the Gulfstream aircraft carrying President Bola Tinubu and his key aides landed at Saint Isabel Airport in Malabo at 02:07 pm local time. Upon arrival, they were welcomed by the Equatorial Guinean Prime Minister, Mrs. Manuela Roka Botey. During his visit, President Tinubu is scheduled to meet with the President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Mbasogo, at the Presidential Villa. The two leaders are…

22 more state-owned tertiary institutions have been certified by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to apply for student loan. This was made known via a post on the Fund’s official X handle. “The Nigeria Education Loan Fund has announced that students from the following 22 state-owned tertiary institutions can now apply for loans on its portal: nelf.gov.ng,” the statement read. “This followed a review by the committee responsible for the Student Verification System. Prior to this, 86 state-owned institutions were cleared, bringing a total of 108 institutions whose students are now able to apply.” The onboarding of the 22…

A Libyan driver was apprehended on Tuesday in the Bishr area of Libya for attempting to smuggle six undocumented female migrants from Nigeria. The arrest occurred during a routine police patrol that intercepted the vehicle and detained the driver. Migrant Rescue Watch, an organization that monitors migrant activities, reported that the driver tried to evade arrest by falsely claiming that the women were his family members. However, the authorities quickly uncovered the deception, leading to the arrest of both the driver and the women. All individuals involved have been transferred to the Bishr Police Department for further legal proceedings as…