Author: Akintayo Adams

The Kremlin has criticized France’s decision to deny accreditation to certain Russian journalists for the Paris 2024 Olympics, calling it unacceptable and alleging that French authorities are undermining media freedom. This decision follows an announcement by France’s caretaker interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, who revealed that French security services had rejected over 4,000 accreditation applications due to concerns about espionage and cyberattacks. Among those rejected were journalists from Russia and Belarus, a close ally of Moscow. Darmanin revealed that nearly a hundred applications were specifically denied due to espionage concerns. In response, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized these decisions as “unacceptable”…

Hashiru Baku, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of retired Brigadier General Harold Udokwere, has been apprehended by the police. News VEO previously reported that the general was killed by armed robbers who invaded his private residence at Sunshine Estate, Abuja, in the early hours of June 21. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner Benneth Igweh had paraded the initial suspects two days after the incident. At that time, he disclosed that two of the robbers had escaped with the deceased’s pistol. The suspects identified were Ibrahim Rabiu, Nafiu Jamil, Aliyu Abdullahi, and Mohammed Nuhu, all from Apo, a satellite…

The 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has shown deep worry over the country’s economic direction since first year of Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-year tenure. In a message on Monday via X, Obi pointed out the difference between Nigeria’s economic performance in the early years of its return to democracy and its current condition. “When Nigeria returned to democratic governance in 1999, it maintained an average GDP growth of about 6.72% for 16 years from 1999-2014,” the Former Governor of Anambra State wrote. “In 2014, just before the inception of a new administration a year later, Nigeria had…

The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Midstream and Downstream is investigating the alleged domestic production of substandard petroleum products, the non-availability of crude oil to domestic refineries, and other related matters. The committee has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation by inviting all stakeholders to address the issue comprehensively. Chairman of the Joint Committee, Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, made this statement at the opening of the investigation on Monday. He recalled that the House had, at the plenary on July 9, 2024, adopted a motion titled “Urgent need to carry out a legislative forensic investigation into the challenges affecting…

Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has distanced himself from a WhatsApp message currently circulating on all social media platforms regarding the planned nationwide protests. The WhatsApp message reads, “If you are going to join any protest next week, it’s good but ask yourself these questions: Why is Lagos always their target? How about starting from your state?” However, the IGP in a statement issued on Sunday night by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the purported message making the rounds on “WhatsApp and other social media platforms, did not originate from the police”. According…

Nigerian doctor and visual artist, Dr. Fola David, has completed a massive drawing measuring 1,000 square metres. With this, David surpassed the previous Guinness World Record of 629.98 square meters held by Ravi Soni from India. David’s six-day record-breaking attempt began on July 16 at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos. His artwork, titled “Unity in Diversity,” features a map of Nigeria highlighting the country’s diverse tribes through their unique attire, languages, art, and essence. In an Instagram post late Sunday, David wrote, “My heart is full of gratitude. Thank you, God. Thank you everyone. Thank you for doing this with…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a certain Rufus John Isip, who claims to be a forex broker, before a Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. He was arraigned before Justice C. S. Onah for alleged two billion, twenty-two million, eighty-one thousand, one hundred and seventy-two Naira (₦2, 022, 081, 172) investment scam in the state. According to a statement issued weekend by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the suspect was arraigned alongside his company, ITM-IT Resources Limited. The accused was arraigned in the court on an eight-count charge bordering on fraudulent conversion,…

Kamala Harris, the Vice President of The United States of America (USA) has made her intentions to run for the highest post in the country known. This is sequel to her endorsement by President Joe Biden who announced his withdrawal from the White House race. Harris, while reacting to the endorsement vowed to ensure Democrats win the election. “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” she said. “Over the past year, I have traveled across the country, talking with Americans about the clear choice in this momentous election. And…

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration said the era of buying Premium Motor Spirit, known as petrol between ₦750 to ₦1000 per liter, is over. This is coming as it prepares to commission 30,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicles in the next 90 days. The Project Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, disclosed this during the Park to Park CNG Mobilisation program held at the Ojota Park in Lagos on Saturday. He said the initiative is expected to gulp ₦36 billion for 30,000 CNG conversion kits for distribution free of charge nationwide…

The Youth Transition Programme (YTP) is an Access initiative of NerdzFactory Foundation, and it aims to provide young people in South-West Nigeria and beyond with a unique opportunity to gain digital skills and position themselves for emerging global opportunities. The Youth Transition Program is structured to meet the needs and aspirations of participants, as they dive into learnings that include but not limited to Digital Workspace tools with Practical Exercises, Digital Workplace Skills, CV writing & LinkedIn Optimizations, and more. Program Objectives Benefits Eligibility Open to: Application The program starts on Monday, 5 August, 2024. However, all sessions will be held…