Author: Akintayo Adams

The Federal Government has halted the plan to sell subsidised 50kg bags of rice to civil servants for ₦40,000. The decision was made known in a circular titled, ‘Withdrawal of Internal Circular on Sale of Subsidized Rice to Public Servants’, signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs (Human Resources Management Department), according to a Leadership report. “I am directed to refer to our internal circular in the Ministry (Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs) of 1st August, 2024 on the above subject matter and to inform you that the Internal Circular…

A WhatsApp group has been created to publicize Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s potential presidential bid in 2027, according to a Sahara Reporters report. The group, currently comprising 467 members, includes notable figures such as Olajide Odidiomo, a House of Representatives member representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest. Interestingly, several of Governor Makinde’s aides, including his personal assistant on political matters, Akeem Azeez, are also part of the group, as learned by SaharaReporters. Moreover, officials from local government councils are also involved in the WhatsApp group. The members of the group have voiced their support for Seyi Makinde’s potential presidential bid, citing his…

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of defender Aaron Anselmino. The player, however, will spend the upcoming season on loan at his parent club, Boca Juniors. The signing was announced in a statement on the club’s official website. “Chelsea is pleased to announce the signing of defender Aaron Anselmino, who will spend the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Boca Juniors,” the statement partly read. “Aaron, 19, has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge but will initially continue his development in his native Argentina, where we look forward to monitoring and supporting him in his progress. The statement revealed that Aaron…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the schedule for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course. The disclosure was contained in a circular signed by the Director PRS Ahmed Ikaka for the Director General of the corp, dated August 7, 2023. It was titled “2024 Batch “B” Orientation Course”. According to the circular, the orientation exercise will take place across all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. It is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, with registration slated to run from the 28th to the 30th of August. The…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘anti-masses’ policies might slim down his chances of reelection in 2027, according to Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi. According to the governor, the Tinubu-led APC administration is enacting policies that are causing hardship for the masses. The governor had previously voiced his discontent with President Tinubu’s recent national address following the #EndBadGovernance protest, noting that no consultation was made with state governors beforehand. He made these remarks during the launch of the state PDP local government election campaign on Wednesday at Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu Suleiman Square, Government House. “I am urging President Tinubu to change this…

Bangladesh’s military chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will lead the new Government of the Asian Country. He is scheduled to be sworn in as head of the country’s interim government on Thursday night upon his return from Paris. His appointment follows the unrest that led to the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The unrest began with protests against a government job quota system and grew into broader opposition to Hasina’s long tenure, which has been marked by allegations of human rights abuses and election rigging. Over 300 people died in the initial…

An official of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) was caught begging a passenger for money at one of Nigeria’s international airports. Reacting to the development, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of FAAN, in a statement on Wednesday, said such behaviour is totally unacceptable. I have seen the disturbing video circulating of a Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) official begging a passenger for money at the airport,” Kuku said in the statement. “I want to ensure you know that this behavior is completely unacceptable and does not reflect the passenger experience we hope to provide at our terminals.…

Nigeria’s Apex Bank, The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it sold a total of $876.26 million to end users from 26 successful banks at a cut-off rate of ₦1495 per dollar. This marks the commencement of its latest Retail Dutch Auction System. This was disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday signed by Omolara Duke, its Director, Financial Markets Department. “The Bank approved a cut-off rate of ₦1495/US$ for the Retail Dutch Auction where bids valued at US$876.26 million from 26 banks qualified. “While bids valued at US$313.69 million from 6 (six) banks were disqualified. Of the disqualified bids,…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has declared Okun Christopher, the Akwa Ibom State coordinator of the scheme, and his driver, Daniel Effiong Asibong, missing. This was announced by the Director of the Press and Public Relations Department, Eddy Megwa, who stated that the duo was abducted during their journey. The trip was for an official assignment between Delta and Akwa Ibom States. They were last seen on Monday, 29 July 2024. “The vehicle they were using was a white official Hilux with registration number “27D31FG”. “Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts should contact any of the 37 NYSC state…

Connie Gabisile Chiume, the South African actress famed for her role in Marvel’s “Black Panther,” has died. She was aged 72. The death was announced by her family on Tuesday afternoon through a touching post on her Instagram account. “The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the passing of the International Acclaimed award winning actress Connie Chiume,” the post partly read. It was stated that she died in a Johannesburg hospital. The family also requested privacy during this difficult time. They assured that further details would be communicated in due course. Born on June 5, 1952, in Welkom, South…