Author: Akintayo Adams

The Federal Government announced that it had restored a suspended social welfare program. It revealed that the program would give direct payments to 75 million Nigerians in 50 million households to alleviate the hardships faced by citizens, particularly those in vulnerable groups. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this announcement during the ministerial sectoral briefing in Abuja, marking the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Edun said, “I am duty-bound to give you an overview of the strategy, policies, and implementation of Mr President’s reform programme. Immediately upon assuming office, Mr President…

Today, May 29, 2024, Nigeria celebrates 25 years of uninterrupted democracy. As we all know, this milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the events of the past. Let’s take a moment to revisit the key occurrences that paved the way for Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. Nigeria started its long-awaited journey toward Democratic Governance on June 8, 1998. This shift didn’t come from a meeting or an announcement but through natural causes. The Military Head-of-State, Gen. Sani Abacha passed away. Abacha, the only Nigerian soldier to attain the full rank of General without skipping any rank, took over in 1990 and led…

The Presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu would address a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. This was disclosed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement titled, “In commemoration of May 29 and the first Anniversary of the President Tinubu Administration.” The statement read, “In furtherance of his commitment to delivering good governance, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated strategic projects across the country. “President Tinubu’s administration will inaugurate more transformative projects for the benefit of all Nigerians. “In view of public commentary concerning the President delivering…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a cocaine cartel led by a couple, Bolanle Lookman Dauda and Olayinka Dauda, in Lagos and Ogun states. The pair were arrested with the assistance of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on May 25, 2024, at Ibiye along the Lagos-Badagry expressway, as they attempted to cross the border to deliver the drugs to Ghana. According to NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the couple was found with 42 blocks of cocaine weighing 47.5 kilograms. A subsequent raid on their home in Agbara, Ogun State, uncovered an additional eight…

On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu met with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair at the State House in Abuja. The president welcomed Blair soon after returning to Abuja from a four-day working trip to Lagos. Other senior government officials present with President Tinubu to greet Blair included the President’s Chief of Staff, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila; Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Information and National Orientation Minister, Mohammed Idris; and the President’s Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman. The meeting, held at the State House, took place behind closed doors, and the details are not yet known. Get instant…

The Federal High Court and the Kano State High Court have issued conflicting temporary orders about the Kano Emirate, increasing tensions and uncertainty in the region. The Federal High Court in Kano, led by Justice S. A. Amobeda, issued an order for the removal of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II from the Kofar Kudu Palace, thereby strengthening the position of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. “An order of interim injunction restraining the respondents from inviting, arresting, detaining, threatening, intimidating, harassing the Applicant, or infringing on his rights is hereby granted,” stated Justice Amobeda. He added, “This order ensures…

The Organised Labour has rejected a new minimum wage proposal put forward by the Nigerian Government. The Organised Labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has reportedly rejected the Federal Government’s offer of ₦60,000 as the new minimum wage. It was also learned that labour has adjusted its demand from ₦497,000 to ₦494,000. Channels Television reported that a prominent member of the Tripartite Committee for negotiating a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers revealed that the Federal Government and the Organised Private Sector proposed a ₦60,000 monthly minimum wage. This is an increase from…

Manchester United co-owners INEOS have disclosed that they are in discussions with UEFA about their planned participation in next season’s Europa League. This participation is in doubt because of their connections with French club Nice. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS owns a 27.7% stake in United and manages the club’s football operations. They also took over French club Nice in 2019. UEFA rules limit the influence any organization can have over multiple clubs in the same competition. An independent panel will decide on the issue before the qualifying rounds begin in mid-July. Since United finished lower in their domestic league, they…

The Senate has recalled Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi (Bauchi Central) from suspension. He was slammed with suspension on March 12, 2024, for accusing the Senate of budget padding. About two weeks before his three-month suspension was supposed to end on June 12, 2024, he was called back to his duties. On Tuesday, the process to bring him back started when Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro suggested it. He felt sorry for the senator who was suspended and promised to take the blame for what happened. Moro understood how serious the suspension was. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio,…

Following the approval of the bill advocating for a return to the old national anthem by the Nigerian Senate, it is crucial for Nigerians, particularly the youth and students, to familiarize themselves with the Old National Anthem. With the anthem a President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signature away from being back into prominence and onto our lips, understanding its significance becomes even more essential. “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was chosen as Nigeria’s inaugural national anthem on October 1, 1960. The lyrics of the anthem were penned by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate residing in Nigeria at the time of its…