Author: Akintayo Adams

The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has announced that at its 28th convocation, which will take place on February 17, 2024, more than 41 of its graduating students would be awarded first-class degrees. In an announcement made yesterday in Abuja during a pre-convocation briefing, the vice chancellor, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, stated that 9,172 students will graduate from the university. Na’Allah provided a breakdown, stating that 1,276 postgraduate and 7,896 undergraduate students would graduate.He said that 1,845 people received second-class upper degrees, 4,842 second-class lower degrees, 1,075 third-class degrees, and 50 previous degrees. “The total number of graduands is 9,172. As you…

In an effort to lessen the demand for dollars in the nation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks to cease paying personal and business travel allowances (PTA/BTA) in cash. While many banks currently pay consumers in cash, some previously only paid into domiciliary accounts or foreign exchange-denominated cards. However, the directive takes effect immediately, according to a circular signed by Dr. Hassan Mahmud, the CBN’s Director of Trade and Exchange, and distributed on Thursday to all approved dealer banks. The circular was headlined “Allowable Channels for Payout of PTA and BTA.” The circular stated that “memorandum 8…

Nigerian states are still beset by insecurity, but it seems that the federal government has finally come around to the idea of establishing state police. The formation of a committee to start laying the foundation for the creation of state police was approved yesterday at a meeting with 36 state governors held at the State House in Abuja. Other attendees included ministers, Vice President Kashim Shettima, the national security adviser (NSA), the inspector general of police (IGP), and the director general of the Directorate of State Service (DSS). In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu…

The UN rights office in Venezuela has been told to “suspend the activities” and its personnel is to depart within 72 hours, according to a statement made by the ministry of foreign affairs on Thursday. The action was taken two days after Rocio San Miguel, a well-known rights campaigner, was detained and the UN agency voiced “deep concern” and demanded her “immediate release.” The office has assumed a “inappropriate role,” according to Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, and has turned into “the private law firm of the coup plotters and terrorists who permanently conspire against the country.” According to him, the…

Paris Saint Germain Star Attacker, Kylian Mbappe has reportedly communicated his desire to leave the club at the end of the ongoing season. Earlier today, he informed the club of his wish to try out a new challenge and environment when his contract expires in the summer. Mbappé joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on loan from Monaco on August 31, 2017, with a €180 million buyout option activated the following July. Although Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United have been keeping an eye on him for some time, it is believed that a move to the Bernabéu is his favorite option. The…

According to information released by the Obi/Baba-Ahmed Presidential Campaign Organization, the amount of money they spent on legal fees during the 2023 presidential election exceeded N744,500,000.00 (seven hundred and forty-four million, five hundred thousand). The organization added that Nigerians had donated a total of N595,976,994.00 to it. During a presentation of the fundraising report on Thursday, Aisha Yesufu, the Chairman of the Campaign Organization’s Fundraising Team, disclosed this. She stated, “We asked people to donate so that we could get back to them and explain how their money was wisely used. Accountability and transparency are very critical and important.” “We…

The Federal Government has announced that it will be dropping the treasonous felony prosecution that was brought against Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, disclosed the development in a document. The paper was addressed to the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court of Nigeria and was dated February 15, 2024. The government stated in the paper that it also intended to drop the charges against Olawale Bakare, better known as Mandate, who was Sowore’s co-defendant. The document read, “Between Federal Republic of Nigeria – (complainant) and…

In the Council Chamber of Aso Rock Village in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu is currently holding meeting with all 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. The President entered the chamber at 11:34 a.m., and the meeting got underway. After he inaugurated the National Economic Council on June 15, 2023, Tinubu is meeting with state CEOs for the second time on Thursday. It comes in the wake of the recent spike in food costs, as well as the widespread economic hardship and pockets of insecurity. A few days prior, governors chosen on the Peoples Democratic Party…

The Nigerian Super Eagles have risen fourteen spots in the most recent FIFA rankings following their outstanding performance at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Under the guidance of Portuguese strategist Jose Peseiro, the Nigerian team maintained four clean sheets while scoring eight goals and giving up four goals in Ivory Coast. However, the team was unable to discover the winning formula in the AFCON 2023 final. Even though they lost, their performance in the competition helped them climb quickly in the most recent FIFA rankings and make them the most improved African team available. Nigeria, which was…

In Lagos State, the federal government has declared the opening of new hope cities and real estate initiatives, totaling roughly 20,000 cheap mass housing units. The declaration was made during an assessment of government land suitable for further building under the scheme and ongoing housing projects by Dr. Markus Ogunbiyi, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Remember that President Bola Tinubu recently unveiled the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Scheme, which intends to give 100,000 Nigerians access to reasonably priced mass good homes across the country. Ogunbiyi was at Eric Moore with Mrs. Margaret…