The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for continued efforts to achieve gender equality, stressing that it is crucial for fostering a peaceful, equitable society and driving sustainable development. She made the call during her keynote address at the 2024 Gender Conference held at the University of Lagos on Tuesday, November 19. Represented by Mrs. Maryam Obadina, Tinubu highlighted the importance of justice, equity, and empowerment in…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has partned with Indian professionals and entrepreneurs to improve its operations and streamline company registration processes in Nigeria. This initiative was announced by the Registrar-General/CEO of the Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, during a meeting with the Indian delegation that accompanied Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his state visit to Nigeria earlier this week. Magaji, who hosted the delegation led by Rekha Sharma at the CAC…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has called for calm following the shooting of Alowonle Iyanda, Chairman of the State Motor Transport System. Speaking on the shooting which caused tensions, the governor said authorities are conducting their investigation into the attempted murder. Governor Adeleke appealed to transport workers across the state not to take matters into their own hands but to allow the relevant state and federal authorities to ensure justice…

Founder of Ovation magazine and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has refuted circulating reports claiming that billionaire businessman, Mike Adenuga, has passed away. Adenuga, the fifth-richest person in Africa according to Forbes, is the founder of Globacom, Nigeria’s second-largest telecom operator with operations in Ghana and Benin Republic. Rumors online suggested that Adenuga, 71, had died, prompting widespread reactions. However, in a post on X (formerly…

Former Niger Delta militant leader and founder of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has said he has become a target of attack by the powerful people behind oil theft in the country. The Gbaramatu king insisted that the oil thieves are powerful people outside of the Niger Delta. Speaking at Oporoza, the headquarters of the Gbaramatu Kingdom, on Monday, Tompolo, alleged that some naval personnel, a…

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has raised concerns over the failure of state governments to benefit from the improved revenue generated by Nigeria’s oil sector. Despite the rise in oil revenue, the governor claims that funds are not being properly credited to the Federation Account for distribution among the three tiers of government. The governor, who also serves as the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, made…

Buba said he presented strong evidence to the police, including 854 pictures, over 100 video clips, over 200 WhatsApp voice notes and over 500 hours of call records. Nasiru Buba, the man who accused Jigawa Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, of engaging in an illicit affair with his wife, has rejected the verdict of the Sharia Court which cleared the politician of wrongdoing. Recall that a Kano Upper…

After a long wait, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has flagged off exporting refined petroleum products to neighbouring West African countries. According to a report by Bloomberg on Tuesday, quoting data sourced from Vortexa, Kpler, Precise Intelligence, and ship-tracking platform, a tanker has hauled a shipment of gasoline from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to waters off the coast of Togo, a neighbouring country. The report said a CL Jane Austen recently…

Samuel Onyeme, aged 17, was allegedly beaten and locked inside a dog cage for visiting a female classmate, Miss Anastasia Celestine on Sunday. According to Punch, the incident happened when Onyeme visited his female classmate in her residence around 6:pm. On Monday, Mrs Onyeme, the victim’s mother, narated the unsavoury experience she received at Mr Celestine’s house. Part of her statement read, “My son, Samuel, a 17-year-old Senior Secondary student…

Financial irregularities totalling over N4.64bn in the Federal Ministry of Works (Housing Sector) were discovered after an audit report, raising concerns about systemic non-compliance with financial regulations and procurement laws. This development was revealed in the Auditor-General for the Federation’s (AGF’s) Annual Report, which covers activities between 2020 and 2021 and reveals significant lapses in internal controls under Babatunde Fashola, the former Minister of Works and Housing. The report details…

The Executive Chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, Hon. Dr. Eric Ogbonna Odo has appointed two Senior Special Assistants on garden egg, pepper and yam. According to the appointment letters making the rounds on social media, Odo appointed Ezeugwu Frederick Ogbonna, as an SSA on Yam and Pepper. He also appointed Nwodo Everestus Ugonna as SSA on Garden Egg and Pepper. “I am pleased to inform…

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed a surprise attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists targeting troops engaged in stabilisation operations in Gubio Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, in a statement, said five soldiers were killed, ten wounded, and four declared missing during the assault. He, however, said the troops eliminated several terrorists and recovered weapons. “The attack resulted in the…