The Federal Government, state governors, and local government chairpersons have taken a significant step towards the full implementation of local government autonomy with the signing of a technical agreement aimed at empowering local governments across Nigeria. This agreement, finalised during a meeting of the Committee on Local Government Autonomy, is expected to be submitted to President Bola Tinubu for approval later this month. The news was confirmed on Tuesday, November…

The Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said that he believes the Bobrisky saga is a reflection of institutional issues in the country. The minister spoke on Tuesday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. Bobrisky, a popular cross-dresser whose real name is Idris Okuneye, has been embroiled in a saga over his jail time for naira abuse. In a viral audio, the cross-dresser claimed to have paid some officials of…

United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced that tech billionaire Elon Musk will serve in the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk will be joined by American patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, and together they will lead the department. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Trump on Tuesday, 12th November 2024, which was shared via Musk’s X handle early on Wednesday. The Republican noted that their appointments will help his administration…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program may soon see a significant boost in funding, thanks to a new bill currently under debate in the Nigerian House of Representatives. The proposed NYSC Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill 2024 aims to create a sustainable financial structure to improve the training, empowerment, and overall operations of the NYSC, with a focus on addressing youth unemployment and skills development in the country. The bill,…

Corruption within Nigeria’s power sector is at the heart of the country’s ongoing electricity grid collapses and chronic power supply issues, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On November 12, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede shared disturbing insights during a visit by the House Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Olukoyede revealed that contractors awarded power supply contracts often engage in corrupt…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reached a landmark agreement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, signaling a potential shift in the country’s fuel distribution and pricing structure. With more than 30,000 members set to buy petrol directly from Dangote’s refinery in Lekki, Lagos, this deal is poised to transform Nigeria’s fuel landscape, offering consumers relief from soaring prices and supply chain inefficiencies. Under the new arrangement, IPMAN…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday celebrated the triumph of democratic ideals as Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa were inaugurated as Governor and Deputy Governor, respectively. Speaking at the ceremony, President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, assured Nigerians that the nation’s most challenging economic hurdles were now in the past. In his inspiring address, Tinubu hailed the occasion as a testament to “democracy in its truest form,” emphasising the…

The newly sworn-in Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Musa Ikhilor as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). He also announced the appointments of Samson Osagie as the Attorney-General and Cyril Oshiomhole as the Health Commissioner-designate. The governor revealed these appointments in a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin by his spokesperson, Fred Itua. According to the statement, the nominations of Messrs. Osagie and Oshiomhole are subject…

The newly sworn-in Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured citizens he will not betray the trust reposed in him through their votes. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were sworn in on Tuesday, succeeding Godwin Obaseki and his court-reinstated deputy, Philip Shuaibu. The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oaths of office and allegiance during the ceremony at…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on African youths to embrace the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a means to advance their careers and prepare for the future. The advice came during a Q&A session at the 5th Edition of the Presidential Youth Mentoring Retreat, which took place at the Youth Development Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. “If I were your age,…

Nigeria has recovered over $5 billion in illicitly acquired assets over the past 25 years, according to a new report from the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC). The report, launched on Tuesday in Abuja, highlights the country’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption and recover stolen assets that were illicitly moved abroad. CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani, presented the findings during the official launch of the 2024 Common African Position…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday inaugurated the rehabilitated 32.7km Alape Junction–Araromi Seaside Road in the Ilaje Local Government Area. The project, executed by the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), marks a significant milestone in the State’s development agenda. Speaking at the event, Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the advancement of riverine communities, particularly those in oil-producing areas. He emphasised the government’s ongoing…