Author: Akintayo Adams

The 2023 Governor of the Year Award will be given to Governor Seyi Makinde today. The Leadership Newspaper had already chosen Governor Makinde to receive its esteemed Governor of the Year Award. This is a result of Oyo State’s excellent governance and extensive infrastructure development initiatives. During a visit by its management to the state, the newspaper praised Governor Makinde for Oyo State’s significant advancement in economic growth. In response, Governor Makinde pledged that the honor will motivate his administration to take on other Oyo State-related initiatives. It was his pledge to be present in person at the Abuja award…

Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau State, bemoaned the economic hardships that Nigerians are experiencing on Monday and attributed them to the previous administration, which was led by former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at the swearing-in of 22 Special Advisers and heads of government agencies at the Government House in Jos, Mutfwang claimed that President Bola Tinubu took over the nation’s economy in appalling condition from Buhari. Mutfwang said, “We are at a very difficult juncture in the history of this country and I’m an advocate that after the election you forget politics and face governance. “And even though the…

On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed an indictment against banks, alleging their involvement in nearly 70% of financial crimes in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2023 Annual Retreat and General Meeting of the Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria in Abuja, Ola Olukayode, the Chairman of the EFCC, revealed this. He made the observation that the banking industry was turning into a hotbed of fraud, which had been posing serious problems and worries for the commission. Olukayode, who was accompanied by Idowu Apejoye, Director of Internal Audit at the EFCC, stated that in order to…

According to Isa Yuguda, a former governor of Bauchi State, the federal government continues to subsidize petroleum goods. President Bola Tinubu famously said, “The fuel subsidy is gone,” in his inaugural speech last year. He went on to say that the 2023 budget did not include a fuel subsidy and, moreover, that the payment of subsidies was no longer justified. In a study released last month, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended Nigeria to fully phase out expensive fuel and energy subsidies as one of the steps it would take to address its economic problems. Because of the elimination, the…

Willie Maduabuchi Obiano, the former governor of Anambra State, has informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that he is not subject to prosecution in Abuja for alleged fraud offenses he committed in Anambra State. In addition to directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, to reroute the criminal case to the proper location in Anambra, he asked the court to deny jurisdiction to prosecute the fraud accusations. Before any trial could start, Obiano, through his attorney, Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu SAN, insisted that the proper forum for addressing the money laundering charges brought against him be determined. The…

In Nigeria, the National Identification Number (NIN) has become an essential requirement for various services and transactions. The Nigerian government has mandated the linkage of mobile phone numbers to NINs as stated in a press release revealing that “On or before February 28, 2024, telecom service providers are required by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to prohibit subscribers who have not linked their phone numbers to their National Identification Numbers (NINs)”. If you’re unsure how to connect your cellphone number to your NIN using the NIMC mobile app and USSD, this step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the process. Step…

After spending two days in the State of Qatar on an important visit, President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja. The President concluded his 12th international journey since taking office nine months ago, spending 75 days overseas, when his presidential plane, NAF 001, touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 7 p.m. Vice President Kashim Shettima, his Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Abdullahi Ganduje, and Director-General of the Department of…

Donald Trump may not face any obstacles in his quest to win the presidency again after the US Supreme Court unanimously overturned a state court decision that would have prevented him from running for office due to his involvement in rebellion. On the eve of Super Tuesday primaries, which are anticipated to solidify Trump’s ascent to the Republican nomination to challenge President Joe Biden in November, the former president was granted a high-stakes decision. Since the court stopped the Florida vote recount in 2000, when Republican George W. Bush was just ahead of Democrat Al Gore, it was the most…

European football is one of the most prosperous and well-liked sports in the world for a reason. It is never motionless. Since the European Champion Clubs’ Cup, the competition’s original name, was introduced in 1955, UEFA has regularly modified and updated the UEFA Champions League to keep up with broader developments in the game. UEFA based the design of the new 2024/25 format on deep engagement with important stakeholders in the European football community to guarantee the best possible outcomes for clubs, players, and fans. UEFA decided to implement a new competition structure on April 19, 2021, and on May…

US Vice President Kamala Harris has made a significant diplomatic move by strongly urging Israel to increase aid deliveries to Gaza and calling for an immediate six-week ceasefire from the Palestinian militant group Hamas. She emphasizes that the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza is a “catastrophe” that is affecting innocent lives. During a Sunday speech in Selma, Alabama, Harris delivered one of the strongest remarks on the Israel-Palestine conflict made by a prominent American official to date. Following five months of intense Israeli military operations, hundreds of thousands of people in the densely packed enclave are facing starvation. She put…