Author: Akintayo Adams

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has released the standardised version of the reintroduced national anthem. Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency said the act was needed to ensure the lyrics are in accord. “Today’s event is to present the official version which will clear all doubts about the correct lyrics as contained in the Act signed by the President,” he stated. “We call the attention of Nigerians to line three of the first stanza, which reads: Though tribes and tongues may differ. Note that the words “tribes” and “tongues” are in plural. We want you to also note…

The House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria has bemoaned the act of sharing what it termed as “fake earnings” of the National Assembly Members by the Organized Labour. The House made this known in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, on Tuesday. “The House of Representatives acknowledges the recent industrial action undertaken by the NLC and the TUC due to the breakdown in negotiations for a new national minimum wage,” the statement read. “The People’s House is pleased to note that the strike action has been suspended for one week to allow for further negotiation. “During this…

New banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have now entered circulation. However, English Media reports it may take time before they are commonly seen in wallets and purses. The King is only the second monarch to appear on these notes, with Queen Elizabeth II first featuring in 1960. “This is a historic moment, as it’s the first time we’ve changed the sovereign on our notes,” said Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey. “We know that cash is important for many people, and we are committed to providing banknotes for as long as the public demand them.” Meanwhile, shoppers…

Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State has been recommended for probe by the ad hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate all finances, loans and contracts awarded during his tenure. Speaking, Henry Zacharia, chairman of the ad-hoc committee said that most of the loans obtained under the El-Rufai’s administration were not used for the purpose for which they were obtained, while in some cases, due process was not followed in securing the loans. The Speaker of the Kaduna House of Assembly, Yusuf Liman, who received the report said that a total of ₦423…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has called on Muslims to spot the crescent moon on Thursday, which would mark the start of the Dhul-Hijja month. The Supreme Court of the Kingdom directed this in a statement on Wednesday, calling on residents to sight the moon on the evening of June 6 (Dhu al-Qi’dah 29, 1445 AH). “The Supreme Court expressed hope that those who are capable of sighting the crescent moon will join committees formed for that purpose in different regions and participate in such efforts that benefit Muslims,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. The statement added that the sighting…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been slammed by a pro-democracy group, the Zamfara Initiative for Good Governance for failing to fulfill his election promises to the people. The governor has failed in the areas of security, health, agriculture, education, civil service, women and youth empowerment, according to a statement by the group which claimed the governor was overwhelmed by the burden of leadership and was adopting a trial and error style of governance. “Governor Lawal goes on frequent foreign trips in search of elusive investors fully aware that the state is not safe for commercial activities, let alone…

Chief Tony Okocha, chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has refuted news that he congratulated Governor Siminalayi Fubara on marking a year in office. According to Okocha, the ‘Rivers Government is in ICU’ and it’s impossible for him to congratulate anyone at the helm of the affairs. Okocha said the governor has scored zero, describing his administration as a sham, which runs without a budget. He also claimed the report was targeted at maligning his character and projecting him as “one who speaks from both sides of his mouth.” Get instant and…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed displeasure with the federal government’s silence on the April 3 electricity tariff hike. The one-half of the Organized Labour disclosed this in its communique released on Tuesday after its National Executive Council meeting. The meeting resulted in the suspension of its indefinite strike for one week. “The NEC reaffirms that these issues are critical to alleviating the financial burden on Nigerian workers and the general populace. The electricity tariff hike and discriminatory Band classification remain unacceptable and must be addressed alongside the wage increase,” it stated. The NLC, the Trade Union Congress (TUC)…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles would, on Friday, square up against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State in their quest to claim a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As we know, there is no football without the fans or spectators. The price of tickets that’ll guarantee access to the match has been announced and it’ll be available for interested individuals on Thursday morning. Tickets for the popular stands will sell for ₦1,000 each, and tickets to the VIP areas will go for the sum of ₦3,000 each. NFF’s Head of Marketing and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female President on her historic victory at the polls. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s spokesperson. He hailed the victory as a victory for women and has defied notion that women can’t be in politics. “Sheinabaum’s election had sent a reverberating message across the world that women must not only be participants but principal architects in shaping and implementing decisions affecting the lives of many.” “On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, the President congratulates the people of Mexico and calls…