Author: Alade Adisa

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a statement on Tuesday, said the resignation of the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, was not included in the terms of settlement reached on the leadership crisis of the House. This development comes as Obasa, yesterday, held a peace parley to reconcile with his aggrieved colleagues barely 24 hours after his re-election. Furthermore, the speaker has promised to withdraw the lawsuit challenging his previous removal. NEW DAILY PRIME reported that the legislators re-elected Obasa after Mrs Mosisili Meranda stepped down as Speaker on…

Immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of misappropriating public funds totalling approximately N700 billion. The former governor, who reigned from 2015 to 2023, was invited to the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday at around 12:30 p.m. to answer questions concerning suspected money laundering, fund diversion, and related financial improprieties. According to sources, the summons followed a formal petition lodged by a civil society group, Network Against Corruption and Trafficking. The petitioner contended that over the course of eight years, Emmanuel received…

Referee Michael Oliver has been handed a suspension after his controversial officiating in the FA Cup fifth-round tie between Crystal Palace and Millwall. He will now miss a Premier League match this weekend. Recall that he failed to stop play after Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was kicked in the head and suffered an injury. Oliver only showed a straight red card to Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after being asked to review the incident on the VAR pitchside monitor. Mateta was stretchered off the field after receiving lengthy treatment. The 27-year-old was assessed for a head injury and required specialist care,…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will on May 28, arraign Mr Karl Toriola, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. Toriola, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and others will be arraigned over alleged failure to produce documents and information required by the commission in compliance with a lawful summons contrary to the FCCPC Act. The company and its CEO will be arraigned alongside Tobechukwu Okigbo, MTN’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer and Ikenna Ikeme, General Manager, Regulatory Affairs of MTN, before Justice H.J. Yilwa of the Federal High Court in Abuja.…

…As Trudeau calls them a “dumb thing to do” President Trump’s imposition of blanket 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico drew swift vows of retaliation from the United States’ immediate neighbours on Tuesday. China, which was hit with a second 10% tariff on U.S. exports since Trump took office, bringing the total levy to 20%, immediately announced its own reciprocal measures — deliberately targeting America’s agricultural sector. Below is a look at the measures being imposed or planned by Canada, China and Mexico, and the rhetoric coming from officials in those countries as Trump ramps up…

The Federal Government has announced that it has put in place a new system for paying local government officials directly from Abuja under the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). This approach affects key officials in local government administration, with a total of eight to nine individuals receiving their salaries through the central payment system. Under this new arrangement, each local government will have a Chairman and a Deputy Chairman, along with other key officials overseeing different sectors. The positions include: Officials say this new system is meant to ensure that salaries are paid consistently and transparently. By handling payments from…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. His appointment follows a thorough selection process and will take effect on March 7, 2025, the day the current officeholder, Oluwatoyin Madehin, is set to retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was initially announced as Madehin’s successor in December 2024. A committee later conducted a competitive selection process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The process included a written test, an ICT proficiency exam, and oral interviews before Ogunjimi was chosen for the position. The new Accountant General earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy…

The 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 budget has signalled a fresh showdown between the governor and the lawmakers. Also, Governor Fubara has waved off the lawmaker’s opposition to his directive for outgoing local government chairmen to hand over to Heads of Local Government Administration. The governor has, however, told his supporters, especially youths, to remain unperturbed, adding that the time had come for Rivers people to take their destinies in their hands. The latest confrontation comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s February 28,…

The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed merger plans with any political party or association as the 2027 general elections inch nearer The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, stating that such a move is not under consideration, following calls by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for rebranding efforts, including a possible merger or coalition in a statement on Monday in Abuja.Ifoh warned the NLC leadership to steer clear of its administration and stop trying to make decisions on behalf of the party. He was reacting to calls for rebranding efforts, including a possible merger or coalition. The NLC, had in…

Legendary Barcelona and Brazilian footballer, Ronaldinho Gaúcho has launched a new cryptocurrency token called STAR10 on the Binance Smart Chain. The token offers holders exclusive benefits, including signed memorabilia and access to an AI-powered assistant. Ronaldinho promoted STAR10 on social media, inviting fans to join him in this new venture. Upon its release, STAR10 experienced an immediate surge in value, climbing over 20% and reaching a peak price of $0.2492. Later, the token was trading at $0.23, reflecting a 13% gain since launch. With a circulating supply exceeding 82 million tokens, STAR10 has already amassed a market capitalization of nearly…