Seyi Tinubu, the son of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, is often inaccurately portrayed in online search results as the biological son of Senator Oluremi Tinubu. However, reliable sources and historical records clarify that Seyi Tinubu’s biological mother is Bunmi Oshonaike, a former air hostess. Bunmi Oshonaike was married to Bola Tinubu before his current wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The marriage produced Seyi Tinubu before the union dissolved. Subsequently, Bola Tinubu…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its crackdown on fraud-related activities, with two major operations reported on Wednesday. In Abuja, EFCC arrested an unnamed suspected internet fraudster at No. 25 Aliyu Modibbo Street, Guzape Hills, following credible intelligence about his involvement in cybercrime. Items recovered from the suspect included a 2019 Range Rover Velar, $4,100, N2 million in cash, an AP silver wristwatch, two mobile phones, and…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), will this morning (Thursday), arraign the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The ex-governor will be docked before trial Justice Emeka Nwite, on a 19-count charge that borders on alleged N80.2 billion fraud. It will be recalled that Justice Nwite had on April 17, issued a warrant for the arrest of the former…

THE Public Complaints Commission (PCC) and stakeholders have called for promotion of technical education to reframe public perception of Higher National Degree (HND) and bachelor’s degree disparity in civil service across the country.Mr Kehinde Oni, PCC Federal Commissioner representing Ondo State, who made the call during a town hall/public hearing organised by the commission on Thursday in Akure, also called for upgrade of polytechnic.The programme had the theme “Town Hall/Public…

Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, said that some people want him to die. The former president spoke during the commissioning of Old-Garage-Oke-Fia-Lameco Road by Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. Obasanjo, who dispelled the death speculation, wondered why anyone would want him dead, saying that anyone who thinks ill of him would not escape tragedy. Obasanjo, however, commended Adeleke for his extraordinary performance in Osun State, saying his second…

An Abuja-based lawyer, Mr Bala Dakum, on Thursday, narrated how his 85-year-old father, Deh Idi Dakum, was kidnapped and later murdered after ransom was paid.Dakum, while speaking with newsmen in Abuja, said he is yet to recover from the shock, days after the remains of his late father was found and buried.He said the octogenarian was kidnapped on Nov. 18 at about 7pm in their village, Matelem, in Bokkos Local…

At least 30 people have died after landslides in a village in eastern Uganda, a local official said on Thursday, warning the toll could rise.”We lost about 30 people,” Bulambuli district commissioner Faheera Mpalanyi told AFP after landslides struck Masugu village, adding that six bodies, including that of a baby, had been recovered so far.”Given the devastation and the size of the area affected and from what the affected families…

The stakeholders on food systems transformation have advised the Federal Government to adopt multi-sectorial approach in its efforts to combat food system challenges in the country.They gave the advice on Wednesday at their bi-annual review meeting in Calabar.They said the development of food systems was critical to national growth, adding that it should be supported and replicated across all levels of government.The 2-day review meeting which commenced highlighted the importance…

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says the Port Harcourt Refinery Company Limited has not released any new purchase price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, National President, PETROAN made this known in a statement on Wednesday.The refinery, operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) on Tuesday began the first truck-out of petroleum products in view of the re-streaming of the rehabilitated…

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.) has shed light on the rationale behind the creation of states during his tenure, emphasizing that the move was intended to ease regional tensions and address fears of northern domination. Gowon, who served as Nigeria’s leader from 1966 to 1975 made this known during a visit by the Senator Ibrahim Shekarau-led League of Northern Democrats (LND) at the Yakubu Gowon Centre in…

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced the suspension of the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma, for a period of three months, citing his lack of capacity to manage the ministry effectively. Nwifuru made the announcement on Wednesday, November 27, during a citizens’ engagement forum for the 2025 budget proposal in Abakaliki. The governor expressed concern over the state of the health ministry, which he described as…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Jami’u Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters, with effect from November 14, 2024. Jami’u Abiola is a son of late business mogul and aclaimed winner of the 1992 presidential elections, Chief M.K.O Abiola. The announcement was made in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, on behalf of the Secretary to the…