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Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, has demanded the payment of 13 per cent derivation from the federation account in line with its status as an oil-producing state. He said Kogi had discovered crude oil in commercial quantity in the Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state. He, however, lamented that despite the discovery of crude oil in commercial quantity in Kogi, the state does not enjoy the 13 per cent derivation and other benefits given to other oil-producing states in the country. Governor Ododo stated this when he visited the Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, at his office…

Arsenal midfielder and captain Martin Odegaard has not seen action for the club since picking an ankle injury while on international duty with Norway in September.However, Arsenal fans can start to look forward to their captain’s return following positive updates from Mikel Arteta and Norway boss Stale Solbakken. Solbakken recently hinted that he should have the midfielder back in time for the international break in November. Odegaard’s absence has been telling on the Arsenal team and with him expected back soon, the team can see some improvements in leadership, especially in the midfield.The Gunners suffered a setback in their title…

A prominent lawmaker has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to launch immediate awareness campaigns to prepare citizens for the impending deadline of December 31, 2024. Following a Supreme Court ruling, the N200, N500, and N1,000 notes will no longer be considered legal tender as of January 1, 2025. The lawmaker emphasized the importance of timely communication, stating that the CBN should have initiated public awareness campaigns—such as jingles, television and radio announcements, social media posts, flyers, daily newspaper ads, and magazine publications—three months prior to the deadline. With only two months remaining, concerns are growing about the lack…

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced the approval of a new minimum wage of ₦80,000 for civil servants in the state. This significant increase aims to enhance the financial well-being of state employees and improve their overall standard of living. The decision reflects the governor’s commitment to addressing the economic challenges faced by civil servants and ensuring that their salaries are more aligned with the rising cost of living. Governor Mbah stated that the new wage will take effect immediately, providing much-needed relief to workers and reinforcing the government’s dedication to fostering a supportive work environment. Details on…

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has revealed that the recent dismissal of several ministers was informed by feedback from Nigerians and empirical evaluations. Onanuga explained that the decision followed a performance appraisal conducted by Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, who gathered public sentiment regarding the ministers’ effectiveness. On Wednesday, October 24, President Tinubu relieved five ministers of their duties, including Barrister Uju-Ken Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Prof. Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo (Housing and Urban Development), and Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim (Youth Development).…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has strongly refuted claims of her involvement in facilitating a $57.5 billion loan for the Biafra Republic Government in Exile. A post by separatist leader Simon Ekpa, shared on October 23, 2024, alleged that the World Bank and International Monetary Fund had agreed to grant the loan, citing Okonjo-Iweala’s assistance in the process. Ekpa claimed the funds were meant to support the formation of a new government following a proposed declaration of Biafra independence on December 2, 2024. He wrote, “The World Bank and IMF have agreed to loan the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a list of ministerial nominees to the Senate for approval. President Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read at the beginning of the plenary on Thursday, October 24. The Ministerial nominees as contained in the letter are Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda; Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, and Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odinaka Odumegu – -Ojukwu. Others are, Minister of Industry, Trade and Development, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muktar Maiha;, Minister…

In a momentous celebration of both personal milestone and societal commitment, renowned Afrobeat artist D’Prince, widely recognized as Omoba, recently marked his birthday with the announcement of his newly established non-governmental organization (NGO), the Charles Enebeli Foundation. This initiative reflects the artist’s deep-seated ethos of philanthropy and social responsibility, aiming to empower individuals and foster transformative change in communities. The announcement came through an inspiring message shared on D’Prince’s Instagram account, where he eloquently articulated his vision for the foundation. He expressed a heartfelt desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others, reinforcing his dedication to humanitarian efforts that promise…

Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, better known as Falz, has replied to recent charges made by social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkman, claiming that the allegations against him are false and defamatory. Falz claimed on The Afrobeat Podcast, which was aired on YouTube on Wednesday, that prior to the dispute, he knew little of Verydarkman’s activities. “I don’t know much of it. I’ll be honest with you,” he stated, acknowledging that he had seen some of the influencer’s early content, particularly related to issues like the sale of unregulated bleaching products. “At that time when I…

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has taken a bold step toward infrastructure development across the state to enhance agricultural production. Abiodun assured the equal distribution of developmental projects, as outlined in the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) of the 2025-2027 budget. He emphasised that these projects aim to enhance agricultural production. During a town hall meeting in Ijebu-Ode, Governor Abiodun stated that several projects have been distributed across the three Senatorial Districts, including approved road reconstruction projects in Ogun East. Among the roads approved for reconstruction are the Imoro-Imegun-Opopo road and other major routes. While emphasising the state government’s commitment to…