Author: Friday Omosola

Citing the non payment of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O)fees, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the allocation of lands in Abuja belonging to former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. In its today’s report, Channels TV said the land’s revocation was disclosed in a publication by the FCT Administration and shared by the Minister’s Special Adviser, Lere Olayinka. In addition to these high-profile individuals, Wike revoked lands allocated to 759 other prominent personalities and organisations…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s ongoing reforms under President Bola Tinubu -led administration will spur economic growth, alleviate poverty, and ensure long-term prosperity for the country. In a statement shared on his X page yesterday, Abbas commended the administration for implementing bold reforms over the past eighteen months. He highlighted measures such as the removal of fuel subsidies, the unification of foreign exchange rates, and the introduction of innovative economic policies, which he described as laying the groundwork for sustainable growth and development. “While these reforms have required short-term sacrifices, they…

Poised to ensure a hitch free Christmas /new year celebration for Nigerians, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, today announced reduced it’s fuel price to N899.50 per litre. The announcement was made via a statement shared on the company’s X page and signed by the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. The statement highlighted that this is the second price reduction within two months, aimed at easing transportation costs during the festive season. Chiejina further disclosed that the company introduced a special offer to benefit consumers. “For every litre purchased on a cash basis, customers can now buy an additional litre…

Ostensibly to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians ,the federal government has announced measures to reduce the cost of cooking gas via a zero import duty on machinery, equipment, and spare parts for gas utilisation in the country. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Nigerian Customs Service(NCS) Spokesman Abdullahi Maiwada on Wednesday in Abuja.The initiative is part of the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative, which aims to foster the development of the nation’s gas sector. The Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative was conceived to leverage Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources to boost economic growth, create jobs, and reduce…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has ordered a probe into the circumstances that led to the death of some children yesterday, at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan. The incident occurred during a children’s Christmas party organised by Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife. In a statement on his X page,Makinde confirmed the loss of multiple lives and revealed that several others sustained injuries. He said: “This is a very sad day for us here in Oyo State. We sympathise with the parents whose joy has suddenly been turned to mourning due to these…

Movie Title: Seven Doors Language: Yoruba  Producer: Femi Adebayo Director: Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo  Cast: Chioma Chukwuka, Hafiz Oyetoro, Adebayo ‘Oga Bello’ Salami, Gabriel Afolayan, Jide Kosoko, Dele Odule, Femi Adebayo, Muyiwa Ademola, Kunle Afod, Ganiyu Nafiu, Kolawole Ajeyemi.  Streaming platform: Netflix Release Date: 13 December Femi Adebayo’s “Seven Doors,” a Netflix original released on 13 December, is a perfect example of the adage that “a peaceful home or life is preferred to an honourable title.”  The film delves into the consequences of attempting to rewrite God’s destiny for one. Adebayo crafts a cautionary tale through this…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has confirmed that its website has been hacked. The bureau confirmed the security breach in a post on its X page Wednesday evening. READ ALSO: CAF Awards: Tinubu congratulates Lookman, Nnadozie “This is to inform the public that the NBS Website has been hacked and we are working to recover it. Please disregard any message or report posted until the website is fully restored,” NBS stated.

Citing wrongheadedness, Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticised the accolades showered on former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 82nd birthday, stating that he did not deserve them. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Buhari received numerous tributes, including one from his successor, President Bola Tinubu, who pledged to uphold Buhari’s legacy. In a series of posts on X, Sowore accused Buhari of destroying Nigeria and labeled him “Baba Munafikin Banza, Baba Barawo Banza.” He further argued that it was unjust that Buhari was not handcuffed alongside the former Governor of the…

President Bola Tinubu today presented the 2025 budget to the National Assembly, totalling N49.7 trillion. Tagged “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” the proposal outlines the government’s strategy to rebuild the nation’s economy and address critical issues like insecurity and human capital development. Speaking at the joint session of the National Assembly held in the House of Representatives chambers, Tinubu emphasised the importance of restoring macroeconomic growth, building a resilient economy, and addressing rising security concerns with the budget. He commended Nigerians for their resilience in the face of economic challenges, noting that the 2025 budget targets a revenue…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is making significant progress in combating terrorism, banditry, and ethnic conflicts that have plagued Nigeria in recent times. Speaking at the management retreat of the Voice of Nigeria held at the BON Octagon Hotel in Jabi, Abuja, yesterday, Idris emphasised the need for Nigerians to showcase to the world that the country is on the path to recovery and progress. He highlighted the administration’s efforts to rejuvenate the nation’s workforce and promote sustainable productivity. The Minister also noted that the younger population now has…