Author: Akintayo Adams

President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the appointment of Baffa Agundi as the new Director-General of the National Productivity Centre. This was disclosed in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Baffa Dan Agundi as the new Director-General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC),” the statement read. “Mr. Dan Agundi is a former majority leader of the Kano State House of Assembly. He was also the Principal Registrar of the Kano State High Court of Justice. “The President anticipates the Director-General’s utmost…

Nigerian judges and magistrates received the most bribes among public officials in 2023, surpassing the police, customs, and military personnel, according to a report by the Statistics Bureau. The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in its corruption pattern and trend in Nigeria for 2023, ranked judges as first among collectors of cash bribes among other public officials. “There are large variations in the size of bribes paid by citizens, according to the types of public officials who receive them,” NBS said in the report released Thursday. “Among all types of public officials for which there was sufficient data, with an…

Barbora Krejčíková is Wimbledon champion. She claimed the title by defeating Jasmine Paolini in three sets, securing her second grand slam title with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory. The 28-year-old becomes the second Czech player in consecutive years to claim the Venus Rosewater Dish, following Marketa Vondrousova’s triumph last year. Krejcikova, seeded 31st, surprised many by reaching the final but displayed strong form in the decisive set, adding to her French Open title from 2021. In a tense finale, Krejčíková had to fend off two break points before sealing the match with her third Championship point. Paolini battled back to…

A Nigerian woman/lady stirred emotions online as she broke down in tears after her boyfriend toochose to render her heartbroken. Emmanuel, the boyfriend, who had restored her faith in love, ended their relationship after two years of dating. This was disclosed in a video posted on her page, where she is seen weeping uncontrollably. “He made me believe that he loved me. He deceived me for 2 years. He left me for no reason. My heart is broken. Emma, why me? I can’t even help myself,” she said in the video. As expected, Netizens invaded the comment section to drop…

It was revealed that the calabash containing money was opened by the Olubadan, Oba Akinloyè Owólabí Olàkúlẹ́hìn – Ìgè Olàkúlẹ́hìn I, during his traditional coronation. It signifies prosperity, rapid economic growth and peace for the people of Ìbàdàn. An Olubadan-designate is traditionally required to open one out of three calabashes, which symbolizes what the people should expect during his reign. The traditional rites, preceding the crowning at the Osemeji shrine, also necessitate the new paramount traditional ruler to prostrate before the people as a mark of service, stewardship, and commitment. After this act, he would never prostrate before any mortal…

The Nigeria Police Force announced that it will start enforcing the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) from July 29. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, urging vehicle owners to comply by registering their vehicles. Adejobi stated that the e-CMR aims to enhance security, modernize the motor vehicle registration system, and strengthen the country’s safety and security framework. He explained that the e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data. It is designed to support police investigations and operations, and to combat vehicle-related crimes such as terrorism, banditry,…

The Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, will receive his staff of office as the next Elemona of Ilemona in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State on Saturday. News VEO reported that the kingmakers selected the senior military officer to succeed his late father, Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, who passed away at the age of 95 in May. Kwara State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon Abdullahi Abubakar Bata, confirmed that the president’s ADC has accepted his appointment. “Yes, it is true, he (Yusuf) will receive the staff of office…

A section of a two-storey residential apartment collapsed in Abuja on Saturday morning, with several people trapped in the rubble. Four person’s have reportedly been rescued. One person is still trapped in the rubble of the residential building located in the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, which caved in the early hours of Saturday morning. As the rescue operation continues, emergency responders and security personnel are on the ground. This comes less than 24 hours after a school building collapsed on pupils in Plateau State, killing 22 and injuring one hundred and thirty-two persons. Get instant and latest…

Geregu Power, a Nigerian Electricity Generation Company (GENCo), posted a profit after tax of ₦20 billion in the first half of 2024, compared to ₦8 billion reported in the same period in 2023. This is great considering the challenges in the country’s power sector. The genco disclosed this in a recent report on its financial status. This marks a 148 percent year-on-year growth from the ₦8.05 billion recorded in H1 2023. Accordingly, the genco reported a pre-tax profit of ₦30.2 billion in H1 2024, representing a 145 percent year-on-year increase. This figure shows a significant rise from the ₦12.3 billion…

Veteran singer and social activist, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, says he will no longer regard the Nobel Laureate, Professor Olúwọlé Akinwande Sóyinká. Charly Boy, a staunch critic of President Bola Tinubu made the assertion in a post on his official X handle on Friday while reacting to the renaming of the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos after Soyinka. Reacting, Charly Boy in his post, protested against the move, saying the “Mighty have fallen, for beans” He wrote, “Uncle WOLE I henceforth withdraw all the respect I once had for you. “When late Jimmyjohnson talked about you in the…