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Makinde Receives Report On Bodija Explosion Relief Fund, Promises Quick Implementation
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has received the report of the Committee on Management/Disbursement of Bodija Explosion Relief Fund, noting that the state government will look into the recommendations and implement them as appropriate. Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor who also doubles as the chairman of the relief fund committee, Barr….
Made-in-Nigeria Helicopter Set to Fly Soon – NASENI
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced that the first Made-in-Nigeria helicopter is nearing completion and will soon take its maiden flight. Speaking at a Focus Group Engagement in Kaduna, Engr. Kareem Aduagba, Project Manager at NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute, confirmed that significant progress had been made on the…
US Excludes Nigeria, Others From Visa-Free Entry For 2025
The United States US has released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), with notable exclusions, including the United Kingdom, Nigeria as well as other African nations. While the UK was left out of the programme, it remained eligible under specific conditions. Similarly, countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and South…
Stop Crying Like A Child, Move On – Tinubu’s Aide Knocks Ex-Gov El-Rufai Over Ministerial Snub
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy has responded to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following his public complaints about his unsuccessful ministerial nomination, urging him to “stop whining like a child who lost his bread” and move forward. He made the statement on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels…
BREAKING: NASS Didn’t Reject me, Tinubu Did – El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has denied claims that the National Assembly rejected his nomination as a minister. In August 2023, the Senate delayed confirming El-Rufai as a ministerial nominee, citing security reports from the State Security Service. However, during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai explained that President Bola…
UK-Based Nigerian Woman Indicts Ogun Monarch In Multimillion Marriage Scam
A UK-based Nigerian woman has indicted a traditional ruler, Oba Adekeye Adeyemi Olanrewaju, the Abepa of Joga Orile, Yewa North, Ogun State, of using marriage as a ploy to dupe her. The woman, whose name is Christy Oluwabunmi, claims that the monarch exploited her trust, leading to financial and material losses amounting to hundreds of…
IPMAN Braces Nigerians For Fuel Scarcity Over Debt Owed By Federal Government
Nationwide premium motor spirit (petrol) scarcity looms in Nigeria as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, on Monday gave a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw services across the country over the non-payment of bridging claims amounting to N100 billion. The Chairman of the IPMAN Depot Chairmen Forum, Yahaya Alhasan, disclosed this during a press…
OBI Denies Seeking Free LP Ticket For 2027 Presidential Election
The Labour Party presidential flagbearer in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said that he did not exhibit any sign of desperation to make the leadership of the party believe he craves a free ticket or special treatment ahead of the 2027 election. Obi, who spoke through his media aide, Ibrahim Umar, was reacting to…
NAFDAC Reveals Sabotage In War Against Counterfeit Drug Importation
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDACProf. Mojisola Adeyeye says porous borders, ports aiding counterfeit drug importation are some of the setbacks the agency is facing in its war against illicit drugs. Speaking in an interview, the NAFDAC Boss decried the spate of fake drugs in nigeria…
Outrage Trails Babangida’s Regret Over June 12 Annulment
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, has publicly expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, admitting for the first time in his autobiography that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the historic vote. However, his admission has triggered a wave of backlash from pro-democracy groups and political figures. Babangida’s…