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Olufemi Oluyede, recently appointed acting Chief of Army Staff by President Bola Tinubu, has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant-general, indicating he may soon be confirmed as the permanent army chief. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced Oluyede’s appointment as acting army chief last Wednesday. Oluyede, previously a major-general, was decorated with his new rank at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, according to sources. This promotion suggests Oluyede will replace Taoreed Lagbaja, a lieutenant general who has been indisposed for several weeks. As of now, Lagbaja’s status remains unclear, but a statement from the presidency is expected later on Tuesday.…

Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, has reversed the controversial policy set by his predecessor, Professor Tahir Mamman, which set the university admission age at 18. Related || FG pegs 2024 admission age at 18 During a briefing on Tuesday, Alausa stated that the policy hindered efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children and was unsustainable for the education sector. Related || JAMB extends 16-year admission age limit He announced that the 16-year age limit would be reinstated, with exceptions for “gifted children.” Related || FG bans Under-18s from WAEC, NECO, UTME Examinations Alausa also revealed plans to…

French and Dutch authorities raided Netflix’s offices in Paris and Amsterdam on Tuesday as part of a tax fraud investigation, according to a judicial source. The raids, which involved specialist financial investigators, are linked to suspicions of “covering up serious tax fraud and off-the-books work” and are part of an investigation opened in November 2022. The Amsterdam headquarters, which oversees Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, was also searched by a joint team of French and Dutch officials. The authorities have been cooperating on this criminal case for many months. Netflix is under investigation in France for its tax filings…

The National Grid has collapsed again. The latest collapse occurred on Tuesday afternoon. This is after the previous total collapse on October 19, 2024. This was confirmed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) via a post on its X handle. “@TCN_NIGERIA states that the national grid experienced a partial disturbance at about 1;52 pm today, 5th November 2024,” it read. “This followed a series of lines and generators trippings that caused instability of the grid and, consequently, the partial disturbance of the system. The data from the National Control Centre (NCC) revealed that a part of the grid was…

Nigerians’ personal loans to commercial banks decreased significantly from ₦7.52 trillion in the first quarter of 2024 to ₦3.47 trillion in the second quarter, reflecting the impact of high interest rates. This information comes from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) quarterly economic report for Q2 2024. According to the report, personal loan balances dropped by 53.9%, from ₦7.52 trillion in the first quarter to ₦3.47 trillion in the second quarter. This contrasts sharply with the ₦5.49 trillion increase seen in the first quarter of 2024. The CBN report states: “Consumer credit outstanding declined by 42.60% to ₦4.73 trillion in…

Popular Nollywood actor Charles Okocha has announced his upcoming wedding to his lover. He shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, along with their pre-wedding pictures and the hashtag “#MICHARLES2024.” The caption indicated that the wedding will take place before the end of 2024, although the exact date has not been disclosed. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Equatorial Guinea has announced the suspension of all officials found to have engaged in sexual relations within government ministry offices. This decision was made public on Monday by Vice-President Teodoro Nguema, who stated on social media platform X that the government would implement “severe measures” against such conduct. “Today, we will proceed with the immediate suspension of all officials who have had sexual relations in the offices of the country’s ministries,” Nguema declared. “The Government will take severe measures against these acts, as they constitute a flagrant violation of the Code of Conduct and the Public Ethics Law.” He emphasized…

The minors recently released by the Federal Government for their involvement in the “End Bad Governance” protest have arrived at the presidential villa. They are set to meet briefly with government officials. The Federal Government has dropped the treason charges against them for their participation in the nationwide protest. A source within the presidency confirmed that the governors of Kano and Kaduna States are present to receive the minors and will hand them over to their families. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 2 PM at the State House Auditorium. Following President Bola Tinubu’s directive on Monday, the Attorney-General…

Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, has died after a brief illness. Details of his death were sketchy at the time of this reports, but sources said he died on Monday. Chief Registrar of the Ekiti State Judiciary, Adegoke Olanike, announced the passing of the Chief Judge, born in 1960, who was widely respected for his dedication to justice, fairness, and equity. The Public Relations Officer, Mr. Oba Olayiwola Michael, shared that the late judge made significant contributions to Ekiti’s judiciary. Justice Adeyeye, who had survived an injury from a high court building collapse last year, started…

Wageningen University in the Netherlands has launched its Africa Scholarship Program to provide full financial support for African students pursuing master’s degrees. This program aims to build skills and knowledge that contribute to sustainable growth across African nations by covering relocation, tuition, and living expenses. Apply || Tax Officer I & II at FIRS The Wageningen Africa Scholarship Program is one of many international study opportunities currently available to African students, with similar programs offered in Europe, the United States, and Canada. The Wageningen scholarship focuses on supporting students in areas related to sustainability, agriculture, and development. Program Overview The…