Author: Akintayo Adams

A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola; the Chief Executive Officer of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat; and the Principal of Islamic High School, Abdullahi Fasasi, at the Agodi Correctional Centre. The remand order followed their arraignment in connection with last week’s tragic stampede at a Christmas funfair held at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, which claimed the lives of 35 children and left six others injured. The court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi, issued the order after the suspects were brought…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has signed the N684 billion 2025 Appropriation Act into law. During the budget signing ceremony held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, Makinde highlighted the significant improvements in the state’s annual budget performance, which has increased from 30-35% to over 70%. The 2025 budget, tagged “Budget of Economic Stabilisation,” aims to target 80% budget implementation in 2025. Makinde emphasized that his administration would continue to push for reforms, people-centered policies, and economic stability to enhance the well-being of Oyo State residents. The governor noted that the 2025 budget includes provisions…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has stated that Nigeria is progressing regardless of the critics of his economic policies. During his maiden media chat aired on Monday from Lagos, Tinubu emphasized that the country is recovering despite the economic hardships. Related || I have no regret removing fuel subsidy – Tinúbú Speaking on the 2025 N49.7 trillion budget proposal, Tinubu reiterated that it represents a restoration of hope. He called for understanding and cooperation from Nigerians amid the prevailing economic realities. “Nigeria is moving forward regardless of critics. This is a budget of restoration of hope, and Nigeria…

The Federal Government has announced the rollout of 708 vehicles today, offering a 50% discount on road transport fares for the Yuletide season. This initiative, which runs from December 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025, aims to ease the financial burden on Nigerians traveling for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Passengers traveling from major transport hubs such as Abuja, Lagos, Owerri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna will benefit from the scheme. The government has partnered with key transport stakeholders, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), and the Association of…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has made it clear that he has no intention of reducing the size of his cabinet. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, Tinúbú emphasized that a large cabinet is necessary to ensure efficient governance and effective delivery of services. Related || Organizers responsible for Stampedes – Tinúbú Tinúbú stated, “I have had a number of criticisms, including the rationale behind the size of my cabinet. If you want efficient, mobile, and resourceful people, we have to give people a load they can carry. “If you combine too many ministries because you want…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has held event organizers responsible for the fatal stampedes that occurred during the distribution of food palliatives and relief materials in Ìbàdàn, Okija, and Abuja. The tragic incidents, which took place last week, resulted in the deaths of over 70 people, including children, as crowds scrambled for food items. Related || FG hasn’t depended on NNPCL for three months – Tinúbú During a Presidential Media Chat on Monday, President Tinúbú described the events as a critical failure in planning and execution. He stated, “I see this as a very grave error on the…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has announced that his government has not depended on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for the past three months. Related || Tax Reform is Here to Stay – Tinúbú Speaking during a press conference on Monday, Tinúbú emphasized that this shift marks a significant step towards economic independence and sustainability. Tinúbú stated, “For the past three months, our government has not relied on NNPCL for our financial needs. This is a testament to our commitment to diversifying our economy and reducing our dependence on oil revenue.” Related || Tinubu rules out price…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tax reforms, stating that they are essential for modernizing Nigeria’s tax system and ensuring economic progress. Related || Tinubu rules out price control to reduce food costs Speaking during his first Presidential Media Chat on Monday, Tinubu emphasized that the reforms are designed to address outdated practices and foster a fair and sustainable tax environment. “Tax reform is here to stay. In today’s economy, we cannot continue to do what we were doing in the past. We can’t retool with old and broken folks,” the president said.…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has expressed his disapproval of controlling prices to reduce food costs. Related || I have no regret removing fuel subsidy – Tinúbú Speaking during his first Presidential Media Chat on Monday, Tinubu emphasized that his government would not embark on price control as a means to address the cost-of-living crisis. Tinubu stated, “I don’t believe in price control. What we have to do is to keep supplying the market. Market forces will naturally bring prices down.” He added that his focus is on ensuring the market is well-supplied to meet demand. The President…

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has achieved a remarkable milestone with her latest film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa.” The comedy blockbuster has officially become the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of 2024, raking in an impressive N511 million in just 12 days. In a celebratory post on Instagram, Akindele expressed her gratitude to her fans and supporters, acknowledging their love and support as the driving force behind this success. She also noted that the film was the quickest Nollywood title to hit N500 million and the highest-grossing title of the weekend. “Everybody Loves Jenifa” follows Jenifa as she faces challenges to her popularity, navigates…