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Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, alongside Permanent Secretary Dr. Magdalene Ajani, signed performance contracts with heads of various agencies within the Ministry on Tuesday. The agreements include measurable timelines for delivery, reinforcing the Ministry’s commitment to improving services for Nigerians. The signing took place during a retreat that commenced on Monday in Abuja, themed “United Front for a Secure Nation and Future.” The retreat underscored the Ministry’s core responsibilities of ensuring security, safety, and effective service delivery across the nation. Dr. Tunji-Ojo noted that this initiative is not merely for show but is aimed at making a tangible…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially refuted claims that he has filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in response to an alleged plan for his arrest and prosecution after his tenure. The governor addressed the rumors in a statement released on Tuesday by the state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Lawal Pedro. The statement clarified, “Our attention has been drawn to the news circulating in a section of the media, titled ‘Sanwo-Olu Sues EFCC Over Alleged Plan to Arrest, Prosecute Him After Tenure.’ Mr. Sanwo-Olu did not sue the EFCC in any court,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N1,025 per litre, up from N980 per litre. This adjustment, announced on Tuesday, October 29, affects Lagos and surrounding areas and marks the third price change in just two months. This latest price hike is part of the government’s ongoing deregulation policy, which allows fuel prices to fluctuate based on market supply and demand. However, the decision has left analysts perplexed, particularly given the recent decline in international crude oil prices. Crude has dropped approximately 8%, falling from $78…

The chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and marketers to purchase petrol products from his refinery. He made this call during an in-house meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, acknowledging that his refinery has the full capacity to supply fuel to consumers for local demand. “It’s important to understand that we are producers. I have a refinery, and I’m not in retail. If I were, you could hold me responsible. What I am saying is that the retailers should come forward and pick,” Dangote…

The Inspector General of Police of Nigeria (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has joined other security leaders in the 12th edition of the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPO) to address global and regional security issues. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police spokesman, made this known via their Facebook page on Tuesday and stated that the two-day committee meeting, slated from October 29 to 30, is holding in Algiers, Algeria. The discussion aims to tackle security and policing challenges faced on the African continent. The statement read, “The Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,…

Nigerian musician Tiwa Savage has spoken up about the hardships of balancing her music career with motherhood, highlighting the importance of support in her life as a single mother. During a recent appearance on the Big Friday Show, hosted by BBNaija alumnus Tacha, the singer passionately discussed her upcoming new album, creative process, and motherhood journey. Savage also addressed her son’s godmothers, who assist her when she travels for work; she also taught Tacha that being a mother does not end when children reach adolescence. “I look at my mum, and she still mothers me at this age. She still…

Following the consideration and adoption of promissory notes, the Senate has approved refunding N25 billion to the Nasarawa and Kebbi governments after the construction of Lafia Cargo Airport and Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin-Kebbi. This announcement came shortly after the plenary session was held on Tuesday, stating that the sum of N9,542,651,786.11 is to be paid to the Nasarawa government while the Kebbi will receive the sum of N15,137,336,095.88. The considered and adopted approval was from the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts report titled “Promissory note programme for the refund to Kebbi State and Nasarawa State Government…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello following allegations of homosexuality. The suspension announced in an official memo dated October 28, 2024, and signed by the church’s national overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, also includes another pastor. In the memo, Akande emphasized that the RCCG is conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations, temporarily relieving both pastors of their duties. He reiterated the church’s commitment to upholding biblical teachings, which do not condone any form of homosexuality. Pastor AdeBello addressed the allegations on Instagram, firmly denying any involvement in sodomy. “I never engaged in sodomy with…

President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for the recent release of Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The announcement came following a 30-minute phone call between the two leaders on Tuesday, October 29, afternoon. During the call, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, briefed reporters on the exchange, revealing that President Biden thanked President Tinubu for the partnership between the two nations, particularly in facilitating Gambaryan’s release. “The two leaders exchanged pleasantries, and President Biden proceeded to thank President Tinubu for his partnership and for Nigeria’s collaboration in this matter,” Tuggar stated.…

Stroke is a life-threatening health condition that affects humans as a result of blockage of blood flow into the brain, which is part of a disorder known as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). As one of the leading causes of global death recorded, the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that in 2019, approximately 17.9 million people died from CVDs, and 85% of deaths were due to heart attack and stroke. Oftentimes, humans are hit with life-threatening challenges when fatty deposits make clusters on the inner walls of the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain and heart. Risk Factors that Lead…