The Nigerian Senate on Thursday, November 21 has confirmed the nomination of Omolola Oloworaran for appointment as the new Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). The confirmation followed a request from President Bola Tinubu, who had written to the Senate seeking approval for the nominee. The Senate’s decision came after it considered and adopted the report from the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service during plenary. Senator Cyril…

A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, has adjourned the hearing of a motion filed by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, seeking to amend the originating process in her ongoing legal dispute with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The hearing has been rescheduled for February 17, 2025. Alison-Madueke, through her lawyer, Professor Mike Ozekhome (SAN), filed a suit (marked FHC/ABJ/CS/21/2023) requesting the court…

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday presented a budget estimate of N3.005 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. A breakdown of the budget tagged, “Budget of Sustainability” showed that N1 trillion was proposed for Capital budget while N1.2 trillion was set aside in the budget before the lawmakers for recurrent spending in the coming year. The budget proposal presented before the lawmakers…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has underscored the crucial role of Nigerian youths in advancing Africa’s development, stating that they are indispensable to repositioning the continent. Speaking at the 2024 Youth Legacy Conference held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to youth empowerment as a cornerstone of President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” Represented by Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to prioritise social investment programs to safeguard the welfare of Nigeria’s vulnerable populations amid ongoing economic reforms. He made this assurance during a courtesy visit from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Acknowledging the challenges posed by the reforms, Tinubu expressed his determination to cushion their impact…

The Senate has approved the $2.2 billion loan President Bola Tinubu requested to partially finance the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. The lawmakers approved it on Thursday following the presentation of a report by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Aliyu Wamakko, during plenary. Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided over the session, commended the committee for its swift action and thorough…

Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, and four other individuals have been arrested in Finland on charges related to terrorism. According to Finnish media reports, Ekpa, who has declared himself the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, was remanded by the district court of Päijät-Häme. He is reportedly under investigation for public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. In a statement released on Thursday, Finland’s Central Criminal…

The US government made a bold move late Wednesday by requesting a judge to order the dismantling of Google, specifically calling for the sale of its popular Chrome browser, as part of a major antitrust crackdown on the tech giant. In a court filing, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) urged for sweeping changes to Google’s business practices, including banning its lucrative deals that secure Google as the default search…

This adorable family photo, which emerged online after a photographer, Obrigado Dona Cegonha, posted it on social media, has melted many hearts. The photographer revealed that they are a family of 9 with 4 sets of identical twins and a big brother. However, the photographer, acting under instruction, did not disclose the identity of the couple and their location for safety reasons.

The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reiterated the need for aggressive investment in education as a catalyst for national development. The former Governor of Anambra State said this at the First International Conference of Peaceland University, Enugu, themed “Digitalisation in education: staying ahead of the curve.” Mr Obi emphasised the transformative power of education in driving progress and reducing poverty. Mr Obi, who attended the…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu will present the Y2025 Appropriation Bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly on 21 November by noon. Mr Sanwo-Olu, Special Adviser on New Media, announced this on his X page on Thursday. The budget, themed ‘Budget of Sustainability’ is a blueprint for continuity, resilience and prosperity for Lagosians. It is structured around five key pillars, including Infrastructure Sustainability, Economic Diversification, and Institutional Reforms. READ…

…After a three-month hiatus In its ongoing efforts to ramp up oil production and enhance its refining capacity, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has started buying crude oil from the United States again The latest purchase comes after the firm has stopped purchasing crude from foreign countries, focusing instead on domestic supply. According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, the cargo conveying two million barrels of WTI Midland crude from Chevron Corp is…