Elder statesman and former Secretary-General of the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), Dr. Kunle Olajide, has urged the federal and state governments to take decisive action in addressing poverty, which he described as the root cause of money-driven politics in Nigeria. Speaking in Ado Ekiti on Thursday during a homecoming reception organised by the Ekiti
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd.), has annulled all procurement and tendering processes initiated by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within the state. This decision follows the recent Supreme Court judgment and the absence of a legally approved Appropriation Law during the period in question. The directive was conveyed
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted reports suggesting that Niger Republic has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), emphasizing that such a move would have serious security implications for Nigeria and the region. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, dismissed
The Chairman of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee, Tony Aziegbemi, has described the recent ruling of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal as a temporary setback, urging party members to remain steadfast as the legal battle continues. Aziegbemi, in a statement on Thursday, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to pursuing all legal
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have continued their upward trajectory in world football as the latest FIFA rankings released today shows the national team climbing to 43rd position globally, our correspondent reports. According to the fresh rankings announced by the world football governing body on Thursday, the three-time African champions moved one place up from their previous
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the failure of the recall petition against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District, citing non-compliance with constitutional requirements. This development was disclosed on Thursday through a statement shared on INEC’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The statement was signed by Sam Olumekun, the
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced yesterday that the petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her position as representative of Kogi Central Senatorial District has fallen short of constitutional requirements. According to INEC’s official statement released via its X platform on Thursday, “The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi
Shareholders of Wema Bank have expressed their delight at the 100% increase in dividend declared per unit for the 2024 financial year. According to the bank’s audited report filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, the board of Wema Bank proposed a dividend per share of 100 kobo per share, up from 50 kobo per share
Many passengers escaped death by the whisker earlier today, as the states waterways public transportation – Lagferry Boat, catches fire midway to its destination. The boat was fully loaded and already jetted out of the harbor, enroute its destination, when suddenly the engine exploded, catching fire instantly. Many passengers were fair injured in the pandemonium
Democracy in Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. What was once celebrated as “government of the people, by the people, and for the people” has devolved into a system that many Nigerians now view with growing disillusionment. The presidential system, operating under the banner of representative democracy, has increasingly become a mechanism for oppression, exploitation,
