Author: Akintayo Adams

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has clarified that President Bola Tinubu was not responsible for the removal of the petroleum subsidy, despite his pronouncement that “subsidy is gone.” Speaking on Friday during an interview on Channels TV, Dogara explained that the subsidy removal was already in place before Tinubu’s election, as there was no budget allocation for it approved by the National Assembly. Dogara acknowledged that while Nigerians are feeling the effects of the subsidy removal, it was a necessary step for the country’s progress. He emphasized the need for discussions focused on solutions rather than…

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced that his phone line has been hacked. In a disclaimer posted on his official X account on Thursday, Mamman warned the public to avoid communicating through the compromised number and to disregard any requests for assistance. A follow-up statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, on Friday confirmed that unauthorized individuals are using the hacked line, particularly on WhatsApp. The ministry urged the public to stay cautious and report any suspicious messages. The issue has been reported to relevant authorities and is currently under investigation. Get…

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Nigerian government has disbursed ₦24.78 billion to 991,261 poor households as part of its National Cash Transfer Program, aimed at easing economic hardship. This initiative is led by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) and covers all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Badamasi Lawal, NSIPA’s National Coordinator, stated on Thursday that the disbursement aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to alleviate the impact of inflation, which reached 32.15 percent in August. He noted that ₦3.83 billion was distributed to 153,038 households in August 2024, while ₦20.96 billion was shared among 838,223…

The first lady of Akwa Ibom state, Patience Umo Eno is dead. The state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, made the announcement of the first lady’s death in a statement issued in the early hours of Friday. The statement revealed the first lady died on Thursday in a hospital in the presence of her family. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, following an illness. “She passed away peacefully at the hospital, on 26th September, 2024, in the presence…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has suspended two officers from the Kirikiri Medium Custodial Centre in Lagos following allegations related to Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky had claimed that his godfather and the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service arranged for him to serve his six-month sentence in a private apartment after his conviction in April for abusing naira notes. According to a memo signed by board secretary Ja’afaru Ahmed, the suspended officers are Michael Anugwa, Deputy Controller of Corrections at the Kirikiri Centre, and Sikiru Adekunle, also in charge at the same…

Israel’s defense ministry announced on Thursday that it has secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the U.S. to bolster its military efforts, including upgrades to its air defense systems. The package allocates $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement and $5.2 billion to enhance systems like the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and a high-powered laser defense system. This comes amid ongoing conflicts, with Israel battling Hamas militants in Gaza and Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon. Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas condemned the U.S. for supplying Israel with weapons, accusing it of contributing to civilian casualties. Israel’s military has been heavily engaged, conducting…

In a surprising twist, Big Brother’s ‘No Loose Guard’ season saw the return of three evicted housemates—Chinwe, Rhuthee, and Dami. Disguised as ninjas, they re-entered the house on Thursday, freezing the current contestants with whipped cream before revealing their true identities, leaving everyone in shock. Their unexpected comeback has sparked excitement and speculation about their roles and how they might influence the game. Will they form new alliances, fuel rivalries, or completely shift the house dynamics? The return raises questions about their strategies and impact moving forward. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The highly anticipated Hamster Kombat has left thousands of Nigerians outraged after months of engagement yielded minimal payouts. Users who spent five months tapping to earn rewards expected substantial earnings but were shocked to receive as little as $1 to $4, with some reports of the highest earner making only $7 to $17. Social media erupted as many disgruntled users reported getting as little as ₦2.75, accusing the project of misleading them. The campaign, which promised to transform lives, ended in disappointment, with the once-hopeful community expressing frustration and anger. Hamster Kombat launched in March 2024, and its official coin…

The Kwara State High Court has sentenced five individuals involved in the 2018 Offa bank robbery to death. Justice Haleemah Salman delivered the judgment, finding the suspects guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide, crimes which are punishable by death under the law. The robbery, which took place in Offa, remains one of the deadliest in Nigeria’s history, resulting in multiple fatalities, including police officers and civilians. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan clarified on Thursday that the suspension of Muhammad Sanusi as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was not due to his claims that $49.8 billion had gone missing from the country’s coffers. Speaking at the launch of the book, Public Policy and Agents Interests: Perspectives from the Emerging World, co-authored by former Finance Minister Shamshudeen Usman, Jonathan explained that Sanusi was suspended because of queries from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) regarding the CBN’s expenditures and financial infractions during his tenure. Jonathan noted, “He was not sacked, he was suspended because the Financial Reporting…