Author: Akintayo Adams

Former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has refuted claims made by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, regarding the assassination of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige. Akande had suggested that Ladoja might possess vital information about the case. Ladoja, addressing journalists at his residence, denied any involvement or knowledge about the death of Bola Ige. He emphasized that he became governor 18 months after Ige’s assassination and did not withdraw any case related to the murder. Ladoja accused Akande of making false allegations and challenged him to provide any…

A law imposing a fine of ₦25,000 on anyone caught spitting, urinating, defecating, or dumping waste on streets and under bridges in Kano has been passed by the State House of Assembly. This follows the law passed by the Assembly, which empowers the authority responsible for beautifying the city of Kano and managing recreational areas. Speaking to Newsmen after Monday’s plenary, the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Lawan Hussaini Dala, said the government needed to take steps to clean up Kano to place the state alongside other global cities in terms of cleanliness and development. Lawan Hussaini Dala added that,…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to threats by US President Donald Trump to cut funding to South Africa over the country’s new expropriation laws. Trump accused South Africa of “confiscating land and treating certain classes of people very badly,” alluding to the Expropriation Act signed by Ramaphosa in January. Trump vowed to cut off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation is completed. In response, Ramaphosa’s office denied that the South African government has confiscated any land, stating that the new laws are not an instrument for confiscation but a constitutionally mandated legal process to ensure public…

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Marcus Rashford has completed his loan move to Aston Villa from Manchester United. The deal includes an option for Villa to sign him permanently for a pre-agreed fee of £40 million. Rashford underwent his medical on Sunday and signed his contract with Villa, which will last until the end of the season. Villa will cover 70% of his wages, and the loan package includes bonuses for progressing in Europe and qualifying for the Champions League. The player expressed gratitude to everyone involved in making the deal happen at a crucial time in his career. “I would like to thank Manchester…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Nigerians should expect another electricity tariff hike within the next few months. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, revealed this during the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The tariff increase is part of the government’s efforts to transition to a cost-efficient but cost-reflective tariff structure, aiming to attract private investment and improve the power sector’s financial viability. Verheijen emphasized that while the tariff hike is necessary, measures will be put in place to protect vulnerable consumers through subsidies. The government believes this…

A 36-year-old United States-based Nigerian cardiologist, Ikenna Erinne, has reportedly committed suicide after losing a child support case to his yet-to-be-identified ex-wife. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday, January 26. It was gathered that the Anambra-state-born late doctor had a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife, including the custody of their children. He, however, lost the case after a US court ruled in favour of his ex-wife and ordered him to pay a monthly child support of $15,000. Confirming the incident in a post shared on X.com, a Nigerian-American, Clayton Udo, said the court’s verdict took…

A Nigerian lawyer and content creator, Timi Agbaje, has warned that any man who patronises a prostitute, lives off prostitution earnings, or frequently associates with prostitutes is committing a criminal offence punishable by up to two years’ imprisonment under Nigerian law. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Agbaje cited Sections 223 and 225A of the Criminal Code Act, which criminalise various forms of involvement in prostitution, including procurement, facilitation, and financial gain. According to the law, anyone who procures a girl or woman under 18 for unlawful sexual relations, induces a woman to become a common…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from ₦950 to ₦890 per litre, effective from February 1, 2025. This price cut is a response to the positive outlook in global energy markets and the recent decline in international crude oil prices. The refinery emphasized its commitment to transparency and fairness, stating that this reduction aims to lower the cost of petrol nationwide, which could help reduce transportation expenses, ease inflationary pressure, and lower the overall cost of living. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery also urged petroleum…

The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has confirmed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the inclusion of the CFA Franc on Nigeria Export Proceeds (NXP) forms for the repatriation of export proceeds. This decision aims to boost trade and support Nigerian exporters by simplifying the process of receiving export proceeds in the CFA Franc, a widely used currency in West and Central Africa. Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of the NEPC, announced this development during a press briefing on the Non-Oil Export Performance for 2024 in Abuja. She highlighted that the council had engaged with the CBN…