Author: Akintayo Adams

Erstwhile Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has arrived at the Ikeja State High Court in Lagos ahead of his arraignment over alleged abuse of office and allocation of billions of dollars. Emefiele, alongside his co-defendant, a certain Henry Isioma Omole, will be arraigned on 26 counts before Justice Rahman Oshodi this morning. In the charge marked ID/23787c/2024 and dated April 3, 2024, the EFCC alleged that Emefiele misused his power between 2022 and 2023 in Lagos. The commission alleged that the former CBN governor “directed to be done in abuse of the authority of your office, as the…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has alerted Nigerians to expect sunshine and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday. This was contained in NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, where it forecasted sunny and hazy atmosphere over parts of Yobe and Borno states on Monday, with chances of thunderstorms over part of Kebbi. “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Bauchi, Taraba and Kaduna States. However, it said the remaining parts of the North should be sunny with patches of cloud during the morning periods. The North central region of the country is expected to witness sunny…

Sequel to the announcement of a new national identity card termed “innovative identity solution” days ago, the Federal Government has disclosed plans to launch additional 2 new national identity cards in May this year with a target of providing them for about 104 million citizens across the country. The three new national identity cards planned by the National Identity Management Commission include the aforementioned bank-enabled National ID card, a social intervention card, and an optional ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card. The new innovation was disclosed by the Technical Adviser, Media, and Communications to the Director-General of NIMC, Ayodele Babalola in…

Ace comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, and his wife, Mabel, have separated after 16 years of being legally binded. He confirmed the divorce in an Instagram post late Sunday night. “Many people believe that staying silent simply means that one is incapable of dealing with issues. Projecting a negative narrative against someone who is not struggling to defend himself doesn’t mean he is weak. Some of us are just logical enough to understand the difference between opinions, values, beliefs, and facts,” he wrote. “The personality and ability that I possess simply confirm that I have reached that stage…

The citizens and residents of countries in North America -United States, Mexico and Canada- would experience a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). “Safety is the number one priority when viewing a total solar eclipse. Be sure you’re familiar with when you need to wear specialised eye protection designed for solar viewing by reviewing these safety guidelines,” stated NASA while making the announcement. According to the information on safety, it is not safe to look directly at the sun without specialised eye protection for solar viewing, with the exception of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State for the Eid-El-Fitr celebrations marking the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan. He was welcomed by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos state at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport. On Saturday, Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale had in a statement said “the President will observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family”. “The President will continue official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.” In the same vein, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.…

Peter Obi, a Former Governor of Anambra State and the 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), has dismissed rumours making waves that he is leaving the party, reaffirming his commitment to the peaceful resolution of crisis within the party. He made this known on Sunday at an event marking his borehole donation to Pantami Sheep Market in Gombe State. “I am for peace, I believe that we are one. We are one people and our concentration should be on peace and I believe we will resolve all issues,” Obi said when asked about the leadership squabble that has…

The Defence Headquarters, in a statement on Sunday, said a lieutenant of the Nigerian Army was killed while four other military personnels sustained injuries of different degrees in the hands of daredevil Terrorists in Borno State on Friday, April 5. However, the statement revealed that six of the terrorists were also killed by troops of Operation Hadin Kai during the encounter described as bloody. AK 47 rifles and 103 rounds of the 7. 62mm special ammunition were also recovered. “On April 5, 2024, at about 0935hrs, troops of Operation Hadin Kai encountered a terrorist ambush along Road Buratai – Buni…

The Rivers State Police Command has warned politicians to seek a lawful means to address differences rather than resort to verbal attacks that can cause violence in the state. The warning comes on the heels of recent verbal attacks between Governor Similanayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and godfather, who is now Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Although Tunji Disu, the police commissioner, made no mention the names of the Governor and his predecessor, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Grace Iringe Koko, quoted him as saying the command will not watch the state erupt…

Pelumi Nubi, the sensational travel content creator has completed her solo road trip from London, United Kingdom, to Lagos, Nigeria. Her arrival was announced by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, through a post via his X account on Sunday. “Lagos State Government gives a hero’s welcome to peluminubi_ , a Nigeria-British citizen who who did a solo drive from London to Lagos,” he wrote. “Pelumi was received at the Nigeria-Benin Republic border on behalf of Lagos State Government by the Commissioner of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka; and the…