Author: Akintayo Adams

For the Islamic Month of Ramadan, 7 out of 36 Nigerian states have budgeted over ₦28. 3 billion to feed residents during the period. The states include Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Yobe, Sokoto, Kano and Jigawa. According to reports, the states allocated hefty sums for the project but have declined to make the actual amount known to the public. Sokoto set aside ₦6.7 billion, Kano budgeted ₦6 billion, ₦2.83 billion was proposed by Jigawa Government, Kebbi ₦1.5 billion, Niger ₦976 million, and Yobe ₦178 million respectively. However, Katsina State toppled the charts with ₦10bn naira for feeding the citizens during the…

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio has said a committee would be constituted to ascertain and verify if the killers of 16 military officers in Delta are Nigerians or Foreigners. Recall how the officers attached to 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta were killed while on peace mission due to a distress call received after the communal crisis between the Okuoma and Okoloba communities. Speaking, Akpabio said the nation needs peace at this time and should avoid war at all cost, and that he isn’t sure of the origin of the evil elements that perpetrated…

Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Daju Kachollom are to appear before the House of Representatives over allegations of misappropriation of $300 million provided to tackle malaria since 2021. The directive was given by the Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Amobi Godwin Oga. Blocking indigenous manufacturers from getting contract for the procurement of insecticide treated nets and other related products is another allegation that is expected to be responded to by the Minister and Permanent Secretary. In the words of Committee chairman, the permanent secretary might be arrested as…

On Tuesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu forwarded a letter to the National Assembly seeking to pass a new bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Prescribe the Salaries, Allowances and Fringe Benefits of Judicial Office Holders in Nigeria and for Related Matters” which will provide improved remunerations and allowances for judicial officers in Nigeria. The letter, titled “Transmission of the judicial office holders salaries and allowances etc bill 2024” and read by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen goes thus: “In accordance with the provisions of Section 58(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, (as amended), I…

The Federal Government has been advised to place a ban on the importation of adire/kampala and other local fabrics so as to protect the local market and earn foreign exchange for the country. The call was made by the House of Representatives at their plenary on Tuesday following the adoption of the motion moved by Afolabi Afuape, who is representing Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Ogun State, titled, “Call to revive and promote the traditional fabric industry of Adire/Kampala to boost the nation’s cultural heritage.” The lawmaker seized the moment to draw the attention of his colleagues to the historical significance…

King Charles III of United Kingdom and it’s territorial realms hosted Korean War veterans at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. This was made known in a social media post by the Royal Family which reads: “This morning, the King met veterans of the Korean War at Buckingham Palace to mark 70 years since the signing of the armistice which ended the conflict.” A month ago, the Monarch was diagnosed with cancer but the the type and stage were not revealed. This led to postponment of public duties while he was undergoing “regular treatments.” On Monday after reports about the King’s death…

Dr. Adaora Umeoji has been appointed as Zenith Bank Plc new Group Managing Director. The appointment takes effect from the 1st of June 2024. This was revealed on Tuesday, in a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Michael Otu, and filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The statement partly reads, “Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji is the first female GMDCEO since the inception of the bank, and her appointment is consistent with the bank’s executive transition tradition, succession plan, and strategy of grooming leaders from within.” She has spent 26 years in total with Zenith Bank Plc, and had been the…

The 294th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the highest policy-making committee in Nigeria’s financial sphere with the power to review and effect changes to economic and financial conditions in the economy will begin on Monday, March 25, 2024, according to a statement by the apex bank via a post on its X handle. Inflation rates and stability of exchange rate are expected to be the topics of discussion at the upcoming meeting. The statement credited to CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso reads: “I wish to acknowledge the significance of presiding over the inaugural Monetary Policy Committee meeting as the…

The House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria has urged the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments to make it compulsory for companies to inscribe “Made in Nigeria” on all goods manufactured in Nigeria. This occured on Tuesday following the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Joseph Nwobasi (APGA-Ebonyi) during plenary in Abuja. The lawmakers advised the ministry to work with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), to enforce the resolution. Speaking, Nwobasi told the house that most Nigerian products were difficult for the populace to identify due to absence of the “made in Nigeria” inscription on the…

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has received his first call-up to the England squad for the upcoming International break. The Three Lions have friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in what will be their final games before Southgate names his squad for Euro 2024. United academy graduate and standout performer, Mainoo has been capped by England at under-17s, under-18s and under-19s level and the late addition to the senior group caps a great week following an impressive performance against Liverpool in Sunday’s epic 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final win. Earlier, Gareth Southgate praised Mainoo when addressing pressmen over his initial decision to…