Author: Akintayo Adams

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his administration has been able to reduce the debt servicing burden of the nation. According to him, it went from 97 percent to 65 percent. Tinubu said this on Monday while swearing in the seven new ministers appointed into his cabinet recently. Tinubu’s words, “Let me first of all thank the National Assembly for diligently and expeditiously reviewing and committing themselves to duty on the constitutional assignments of the seven new ministers. ” I congratulate the newly sworn in 7 ministers. I congratulate you and thank you for accepting to serve this nation. “The moment…

An Abuja Federal High Court has issued an arrest warrant for the Managing Director of Dana Air, Mr Hathiramani Ranesh, due to his alleged failure to appear in court. Ranesh and two others are facing a six-count charge filed against them by the Attorney General of the Federation. In count one, Ranesh and the two companies, alongside others at large, were alleged to have committed a felony between September and December 2018 within the premises of DANA Steel Rolling Factory in Katsina. They were alleged to have conspired to remove, convert and sell four units of industrial generators “i.e. three…

Popular Nollywood director and editor Dimeji Ajibola is dead. Confirming the news, actor Bolanle Ninalowo, in a captioned photo on Instagram, wrote: “I love you, brother, and I miss you, Dimeji Ajibola. May God heal your family and loved ones. Till we meet again, didi dox, rest on the champ.” He reportedly died in the early hours of November 3, 2024, after a battle with an undisclosed illness. The deceased was the director of a 2023 Nigerian crime thriller series, ‘Shanty Town,’ and also the brain behind ‘Hoodrush,’ a 2012 urban musical film that won multiple awards, including Best Movie…

The European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS on Monday disclosed that it funded a solar min-grid project for residents of Etomi community in Cross River State. According to a statement by the EU, the community had been without electricity for six years. “After six years without electricity, residents of Etomi community in Cross River State now enjoy reliable, clean, and affordable electricity through the European Union-funded solar mini-grid project. The solar project, which provides 119.5kW of electricity to over 600 households and businesses in the community, was implemented by GIZ,” the statement noted. Inga Stefanowicz, Head of the…

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu will lead a national prayer session involving both Christian and Muslim leaders. The event aims to seek divine assistance in addressing Nigeria’s ongoing challenges. Chief Segun Balogun Afolorunikan, Director General of the National Prayer Forum (NPF), announced the initiative during a briefing in Abuja, themed “Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs.” “By the end of this prayer session, we believe that with God’s wisdom, our leaders and citizens will find the strength to confront our common enemies,” Afolorunikan stated, expressing hope that Nigeria would enter 2025 with…

Nigerians are ranked fifth globally for time spent on social media, averaging 3 hours and 23 minutes daily, according to 2024 data from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social. Kenya leads with 3 hours and 43 minutes, followed by South Africa, Brazil, and the Philippines. Other countries with high engagement include Colombia, Chile, and Indonesia. In contrast, countries like Ghana, Egypt, and some European nations report lower daily usage, highlighting significant regional differences in social media habits. FULL LIST Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

US Vice President and the Presidential Candidate of the Democrats, Kamala Harris has pledged to legalize marijuana if she gets the top post. Harris disclosed this in a statement on her X handle recently. She wrote, “I will legalize recreational marijuana, break down unjust legal barriers, and create opportunities for all Americans to succeed in this new industry.” Kamala Harris will face former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party in Tuesday’s election. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Big Brother Naija (BBN) reality show star, Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha has joined the league of celebrities owning football clubs in Nigeria. This was contained in the announcement by the Lagos Liga via X on Saturday. “New Lagos Liga club owner alert: Anita Natacha Akide,” the tweet read. “In short, the inimitable TACHA! @Symply_Tacha. Formal announcement to follow. Tacha FC is here.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Nigeria’s external reserves experienced an increase to $39.77 billion as of October 30, 2024. This was contained in a Central Bank of Nigeria’s data on external reserve movement. The data showed that the country’s reserve grew to $39.77 billion in October from $38.35 billion recorded on September 30, 2024. CBN Supremo, Olayemi Cardoso, in his appearance at the National Assembly last month, credited improved diaspora remittance with the increase in the country’s external reserves. “This is substantially higher than the prescribed international benchmark of 30 months, reflecting a robust buffer against external shocks,” he stated. Get instant and latest news…

A South African student’s public proposal to his teacher went viral after being met with a firm rejection. In a TikTok video capturing the moment, the student proposes in front of classmates, only for the teacher to walk away, urging him to return to his seat despite his persistence. The clip sparked a wave of online reactions, with many viewers commenting on the unexpected scene and the student’s boldness. See some reactions below: lodman SA🇿🇦🇿🇦: “Welcome to South Africa, where impossible is I’m possible.” Kg88: “She wanna marry his mum now “eish our kids😂.” Siyabonga Mteto: “Eish …i don’t know why i didnt…