Author: Alade Adisa

The oldest cleric in Nigeria, Thomas Oleghe, is dead. Oleghe, a Catholic priest, died at the age of 104. According to a statement by Gabriel Dunia, the Bishop of Auchi, Oleghe passed away at approximately 2:30 am on Sunday and will be buried on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The statement read: “With gratitude to God for a life well lived on earth, I hereby inform you of the passing of the Rt. Rev. MSGR Thomas Oleghe, the oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria as of today, to the great beyond at approximately 2:30 am this morning, November 24, 2024. “He was…

Despite ongoing internal disputes within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed has reaffirmed the party’s unity, describing it as an indivisible entity dedicated to delivering good governance in Nigeria. Speaking during a strategic meeting of PDP governors held in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday, Mohammed, who also serves as the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, praised party stakeholders for their steadfast support. He emphasized that despite challenges, the PDP remains united and positioned to offer Nigerians hope and effective leadership. Similarly, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang reassured party supporters that PDP governors and key stakeholders…

The Ebonyi State government has arrested six employees of the Ministry of Health for allegedly stealing government property. The suspects were reportedly apprehended on Saturday night at the ministry’s premises while attempting to move the items to points of sale. The governor of the state, Francis Nwifuru disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor. Part of the statement read, “Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of one Mr Ndukwe Ayansi and five others for allegedly diverting materials meant for the State’s Ministry of Health.”…

The Auditor-General of the Federation’s ‘Annual Report on Non-Compliance and Internal Control Weaknesses’ has exposed irregular payments for contracts totalling over N197.72 billion across various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), raising serious concerns about systemic lapses in financial compliance and procurement processes. The report covers activities between 2020 and 2021. They reveal violations of established financial regulations and procurement laws, with irregularities affecting multiple MDAs. The report was released to assist stakeholders, including the Public Accounts Committees of the National Assembly, in addressing these lapses and recovering the lost funds. One of the key findings in the report revealed irregularities…

Neymar has hit back at “talker” Rodri after the Manchester City star told Vinicius Junior to “pay attention” to become a better footballer. Rodri was named the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner last month, pipping Madrid’s Vinicius Jr to the coveted accolade. After the 28-year-old sent a warning of sorts to the winger, the Brazilian’s compatriot Neymar has come to his aid with a dig at the Spaniard. Rodri said this week: “I think he’s (Vinicius Jr) an intelligent guy and he’ll realize over time that the more he pays attention to the pitch, the better he’ll be. Like everyone, he…

James Maddison scored twice as Tottenham romped to victory over a Manchester City side that has now lost five games in a row for the first time since 2006. Pedro Porro drove home a third before Brennan Johnson added a last minute fourth on an incredible night that saw the end of City’s 52-match unbeaten record at Etihad Stadium, stretching back to just before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. It is City’s worst home defeat since a 5-1 loss to Tottenham’s north London rivals Arsenal in 2003. It was also the first time they have lost three successive Premier…

Israeli airstrikes Saturday killed at least 20 people and injured dozens in central Beirut as diplomats scrambled to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the death toll in the country’s capital could rise as emergency responders dig through the rubble looking for survivors. DNA tests are being used to identify the victims, it said, adding that 66 people were wounded. The pre-dawn strikes, which destroyed an eight-story building and left a crater in the ground, were the fourth in Beirut in less than a week. Hezbollah legislator Amin Shiri said no Hezbollah officials were inside.…

The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu have departed Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, after attending the 2024 G-20 leaders’ summit. President Tinubu, who attended the summit with his wife and his wife, Oluremi, engaged in bilateral discussions to advance Nigeria’s socio-economic reforms at the summit, which held from Monday, November 18, to Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Hosted by the Brazilian President, Lula da Silva, the G20 summit focused on the theme, “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.” Discussions addressed sustainable development in economic, social, and environmental dimensions, global governance reforms, climate change, and the digital economy. The meeting brought together…

Isaac Fayose, a social media commentator and younger brother of former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, has publicly challenged the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) if he believes he possesses significant political power. Fayose’s remarks, made in a video circulating widely on social media included a strong assertion that Wike’s political clout would see an 80 percent reduction if he were to decamp to the ruling party. Fayose’s comments underscore an ongoing debate regarding Wike’s shifting political affiliations and the extent of his influence. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State…

In the face of recent legal controversies surrounding Rivers State’s financial entitlements, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has said it will adhere to court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to the state. Speaking to journalists on Friday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, said, “We are going to obey court order. “Since there is a notice of appeal, the notice of appeal has overridden the earlier court judgment. So far, it is a court order that we will obey; if there is a notice of appeal, Rivers will…