The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the sacking of the principal officers of the University of Ilesa by Governor Ademola Adeleke as reckless and an act of illegality. The university was established by the immediate past governor of the state, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, on March 31, 2022, when he …
Read More »Tinubu to Nigerians: Vote overwhelmingly for APC candidates in Supplementary elections
Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria’s president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has called on APC members and supporters to come out and vote overwhelmingly for all its candidates in Saturday’s supplementary elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will conduct supplementary Governorship Elections in Adamawa and Kebbi states, five Senatorial Districts, …
Read More »Nigeria Police Force showers praises on Nollywood actor
Owolabi Ajasa The Nigeria Police Force has showered encomiums on Nollywood actor Owolabi Ajasa for always portraying the institution in a good light via his movies. In a statement issued by Adejobi Muyiwa, the force said Ajasa has even done more than some officers of the institution. The Police Force …
Read More »Davido’s Timeless: Worth the hype?
Davido Days after singer, Davido released his highly anticipated album, “Timeless”, it has continued to soar and break several records in the Afrobeats music industry. The 17-track album, is a delight to listen to. Below are what made the album special. 1: Wizkid promoted the album: The controversy between both …
Read More »How Gatti’s goal secured Juventus win over Sporting
Juventus took a small step towards the last four of the Europa League as Federico Gatti’s second-half goal secured the hosts a 1-0 victory over Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of their quarter-final on Thursday. Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri changed the formation that lost 2-1 to Lazio in Serie …
Read More »Ten Hag laments injuries as Man Utd concede ‘two stupid goals’
Erik ten Hag Erik ten Hag was left ruing injury problems as Manchester United suffered late heartbreak against Sevilla in the Europa League, while Marcel Sabitzer slammed “two stupid goals” to concede. Sabitzer’s first-half double seemingly had United in complete control of Thursday’s quarter-final first leg, with Ten Hag’s …
Read More »CBN to mop up dormant account balances, unclaimed funds
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has slammed a minimum fine of N2 million as a penalty on banks that disobey its new guidelines on the management of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances and other financial assets in financial institutions in the country. CBN defines a dormant account as a bank …
Read More »Federal Govt Puts States On Red Alert Over Impending Floods
The federal government has alerted state governments about an impending flooding this year, warning that as many as 626 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria are prone to flooding in 2023 – about 80 percent of the local governments in the country. It urged them to start sensitisation and mitigating …
Read More »Cement AGM: Dangote promises higher returns, value to shareholders, stakeholders
Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote has guaranteed shareholders and other stakeholders of the company’s management’s resolve to keep the company profitable by leveraging on strategic innovations for the continuous growth of their investments. Speaking at the 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM), of the company in Lagos, Dangote said …
Read More »NNPC clarifies appointments of Kyari, Ajiya as company’s chiefs
… To sue online newspaper over misleading report Mele Kyari The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd has instituted a legal action against Sahara Reporters over the publication of a misleading report on the reappointments of Mr Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer and Umar Ajiya as the Chief …
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