Author: Akintayo Adams

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming November 16 governorship election, has approved a minimum wage of ₦73,000 for civil servants in the state. This announcement comes after the federal government agreed to a new national minimum wage of ₦70,000 in September. Aiyedatiwa, speaking at the APC flag-off campaign in Ondo West Local Government, emphasized that his administration has been focused on improving the welfare of civil servants. He highlighted prompt salary payments, training programs, and regular promotions as key motivations for workers. In addition to the new…

A Nigerian woman has raised concerns on social media, alleging that passengers on a GIG Motors bus traveling from Port Harcourt to Abuja were kidnapped, with only the driver returning to base. The claim was shared on her page via X (formerly known as Twitter), where she stated that hours after the incident, none of the missing passengers had been found or contacted. She further accused GIG Motors of protecting the driver, preventing him from giving an account of the situation. According to her, the company has neither filed a police report nor issued any updates on social media regarding…

During a rally in Aurora, Colorado, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called for the death penalty for migrants who kill U.S. citizens or law enforcement officers. In his Friday night speech, Trump repeated misleading claims about immigrants, stoking nativist sentiments as part of his campaign for re-election. Referring to what he called an “invasion” of migrants, Trump declared that the U.S. is now “known all throughout the world as occupied America.” He also laid out a stark plan for mass deportations, promising that November 5, 2024, Election Day, would be “liberation day in America.” Trump has increasingly focused on anti-immigrant…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bolaji Akinduro, the Executive Chairman of Total Grace Oil and Gas Investment Limited, wanted for alleged fraud. In a statement shared on the EFCC’s official X account on Saturday, Akinduro is accused of obtaining money under false pretence and stealing by conversion. The EFCC revealed that Akinduro, 51, hails from Ondo State and his last known address is in Victoria Island, Lagos. The public is urged to provide any information regarding his whereabouts to the EFCC or the nearest police station. Contact details for the EFCC offices and other relevant security…

A new university could soon be added to Nigeria’s higher education system following the first reading of a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages. Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight others, the bill seeks to create a university dedicated to promoting Nigerian languages and cultures. The institution, as outlined in the bill, would offer diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs focused on Nigerian languages, aiming to produce professionals with expertise in these fields. The university will also engage in research and outreach programs to enhance the study and use of Nigerian languages for…

Bishop David Oyedepo, Founder of Living Faith Church and Chancellor of Covenant University, revealed during the university’s 19th convocation that he has never earned a salary from the institution since its founding in 2001. Speaking at the event themed “The Release of Eagles 2024,” Oyedepo emphasized that the achievements of the students have been his true reward. A total of 1,607 students graduated, including 339 with first-class honours. Oyedepo highlighted the impact of Covenant University graduates in various sectors and reaffirmed his commitment to societal contribution over personal gain, stating, “Your success stories are my earnings.” He urged graduates to…

Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has predicted increased hardship in 2025, warning of an economic collapse that could lead to public unrest. In a statement through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele criticized the Nigerian government for failing to address the current suffering of citizens, predicting that the situation will worsen unless immediate action is taken. He cautioned that food prices will skyrocket, stating, “We will soon buy rice for N150,000 and beans for over N200,000.” Ayodele dismissed the effectiveness of the country’s refinery projects, saying they won’t alleviate economic challenges, and warned that foreign exchange…

Geregu Power Plc, Nigeria’s first listed power generation company, has reported a significant rise in its nine-month 2024 financial results, with pre-tax profits doubling to N36.2 billion, up 107% from N17.4 billion in the same period of 2023. Profit after tax stood at N24.1 billion, indicating a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23% over five years. Key financial highlights for the nine months include: Geregu’s share price has surged by 188% year-to-date, reflecting investor confidence. The company projects a pre-tax profit of N53 billion by year-end, a 118% increase, despite operating at 50% capacity due to grid limitations. The…

Nigerian banks are gearing up for more service disruptions as they migrate to more secure and cost-effective core banking systems. This transition is expected to escalate in the coming weeks, leading to further outages and transaction delays. Dr. Uju Ogubunka, President of the Bank Customers Association of Nigeria (BCAN), criticized banks for insufficiently informing customers about the upcoming changes. “Many banks failed to give enough notice to their customers, leaving them unprepared,” Ogubunka noted. Industry insiders reveal that this rush to upgrade is driven by rising costs and growing security concerns. Banks currently pay for core banking software in US…

President Bola Tinubu has left the United Kingdom for Paris, France, for what has been described as an “important engagement.” This was confirmed by Ibrahim Masari, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Political and Other Matters, via his verified X account on Friday. Masari posted, “Today, I had the honour of visiting President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu GCFR at his private residence in the United Kingdom, where we engaged in productive discussions. We then departed for Paris, France, for another important engagement.” While Masari did not provide further details on the purpose of the Paris trip, Tinubu had initially left Nigeria…