Author: Akintayo Adams

The Federal Government has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for corps members to ₦77,000, effective from July 2024. This decision was announced by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in a statement signed by its Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, on Wednesday. The approval came through a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by its Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta. This increase follows the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. Previously, corps members received a monthly allowance of ₦33,000, following an adjustment to…

Controversial social media personality, Martin Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) invitation after he accused some of its personnel of accepting bribes. In a video posted on his Instagram on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan criticized the EFCC for not addressing his claims of bribery and for failing to confirm the detention of Bobrisky, the central figure in the controversy. He stated, “The EFCC should focus on investigating its officers, particularly those involved with Bobrisky, before summoning me.” He called for the commission to audit the financial activities of its officers before inviting him,…

The Federal Government has distanced itself from the ongoing disagreement over petrol pricing between the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery. According to President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, both companies are free to set their own prices, as the petroleum market has been deregulated. Addressing the press in Abuja on Wednesday, Onanuga emphasized that since both Dangote Refinery and NNPCL operate as private entities—despite NNPCL being government-owned—they are guided by market forces and can independently determine their pricing for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). He noted that competition between the two could lead…

The Presidency has revealed that President Bola Tinubu is preparing to reshuffle his cabinet. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, shared this during a press conference at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. Onanuga noted that while the President has expressed his intention to reorganize the cabinet, there is no specific timeline, though it could happen before October 1st. He stated, “The President has expressed his desire to reshuffle his cabinet… I don’t know whether he wants to do it before October first and he will surely do it.” Regarding the administration’s performance,…

Abdul Mumuni, one of the sons of the late Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola, has made some revelations about his father’s family and financial arrangements. Speaking in a viral video, Abdul discussed his late father’s Will, revealing how MKO Abiola meticulously arranged financial provisions for his over 30 wives. Abdul explained that MKO Abiola’s first wife, Simbiat, was allotted £300,000. He further alleged that two of his brothers, Kola and Wuraola Abiola, acting as self-appointed directors, have been lifting over 600,000 barrels of oil from their late father’s oil block, without sharing any of the proceeds with the other siblings. He…

The Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN). Her confirmation comes after hours of screening by members of the Upper Chamber on Wednesday. With the confirmation, Kekere-Ekun becomes the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn-in Justice Kekere-Ekun as the Acting CJN in August. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has issued a warning to Nigerians about fake recruitment activities being carried out by fraudsters, clarifying that the NIS is not currently recruiting. In a statement released on Wednesday by NIS spokesman DCI Kenneth Udo, the service emphasized that it is working with authorities to apprehend those responsible for these scams. Nandap urged the public to be cautious and avoid falling victim to these fraudulent schemes. The statement also advised anyone receiving unsolicited recruitment messages or being approached by individuals claiming to represent the NIS to report such cases…

Manchester City have confirmed that Rodri has suffered ligament damage to his right knee, sustained during the club’s 2-2 Premier League draw against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The full extent of the injury remains uncertain, as further assessments are being conducted. A statement from Manchester City read: “Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain the full extent of the injury and expected prognosis. Everyone at the club wishes him a speedy recovery.” Rodri has traveled to Spain for specialist consultation following initial tests in Manchester. While early reports suggested he could miss the remainder of the season, manager Pep Guardiola remains…

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé is out with a thigh injury, the club has confirmed. “Following the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappe by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the femoral biceps of his left leg. Pending evolution,” the statement from the club read. Initially reported as a minor issue due to overload, Kylian Mbappé’s situation has taken a turn, with the French superstar now confirmed to be sidelined for an extended period due to injury. According to journalist Mario Cortegana, club sources indicate that Mbappé will be out…

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) has revealed that Nigerians made electronic transactions worth ₦89.50 trillion in July 2024, the highest monthly transaction value ever recorded on its Instant Payment (NIP) platform. This represents an 89% year-on-year increase, up from ₦47.39 trillion in July 2023. This surge in transactions has brought the total electronic payments from January to July 2024 to ₦566.3 trillion, putting the country close to surpassing the ₦600 trillion mark recorded for the entire year of 2023, with five months still remaining. In addition, the volume of NIP transactions in July 2024 grew by 22%, reaching 907…