Author: Nijiola

  • EFCC plans to arrest me next week — Obaseki

    Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is planning to arrest him after his tenure ends on November 14. Speaking at the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session on Thursday in Abuja, Obaseki revealed he received information about the EFCC’s plan to arrest and detain…

  • Lagbaja served Nigeria with honour, says Deputy Senate President

    Jibrin Barau The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, has mourned the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who died on Tuesday night at the age of 56. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, on Wednesday, Barau praised the late Army Chief’s dedication…

  • Ekiti gov approves N1bn for gratuity payment

    Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the release of one billion naira as a gratuity to state pensioners. It will be recalled that Oyebanji last month distributed N3.5 billion in gratuity cheques to retirees in the state as part of efforts to offset the backlog of outstanding gratuities.…

  • Man Utd, Chelsea lead chase for Sporting striker Gyokeres

    Viktor Gyokeres [Credit: Fabrizio Romano] Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, with the Swedish forward enjoying a remarkable run of form. Gyokeres has scored nine goals in his last three appearances and boasts a total of 23 goals in 17 games across all competitions this…

  • Oyo NLC hails Makinde for approving N80,000 minimum wage

    Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde The Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State chapter, has applauded Governor Seyi Makinde’s decision to approve a new minimum wage of N80,000 for state workers, describing it as a progressive move for the welfare of the workforce. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun…

  • EFCC arrests ex-Delta governor, Okowa, for alleged derivation funds fraud

    Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arrested a former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, over the alleged diversion of N1.3tn derivation fund. The N1.3trn amounted to a 13 per cent derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023. According to sources in…

  • Imported petrol cheaper than Dangote’s N990/litre – Marketers

    Dangote refinery The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria says the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is inconsiderate for selling petrol at N990/litre, stressing that the company enjoyed massive concessions while accessing foreign exchange during its construction. PETROAN also insisted that imported petrol was cheaper than the N990/litre price of Dangote petrol. Major marketers recently…

  • JUST IN: Tinubu to swear in new ministers Monday, says Onanuga

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Tinubu will on Monday, November 4, 2024, swear in seven new ministers into his cabinet at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, revealed this on Sunday via his X handle. Onanuga said, “President Bola Tinubu will…

  • APC will face judgement from Nigerians in 2027 – Makinde

    Makinde criticised the APC, saying the ruling party has failed to deliver on its promises to Nigerians woefully. Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said the 2027 general elections will be an encounter between the Nigerian populace and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Makinde made this known during the…

  • Troops capture wanted terrorist leader Dogo in Sokoto, 7 IPOB/ESN fighters

    Habu Dogo is a wanted terrorist on the watch list of security agencies both in Nigeria and in the Niger Republic Troops capture wanted terrorist leader Dogo in Sokoto, 7 IPOB/ESN fighters The Defence Headquarters says the Nigerian troops have in the last week apprehended a notorious terrorist leader, Abubakar Ibrahim (AKA) Habu Dogo in…