Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Lagos Police Reinstate Speaker’s Security Amid Public Speculation. The Lagos State Police Command has reinstated the security detail of Mojisola Meranda, Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, following a brief withdrawal that stirred public concern. Commissioner of Police Moshood Jimoh made the announcement during a press briefing on Thursday at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja, the state capital. Jimoh clarified that the temporary removal of Meranda’s security team earlier in the day was part of a routine audit exercise conducted by the police. “The withdrawal was administrative and not driven by any ulterior motive,” he told journalists, seeking…

FAAC Distributes N1.703 Trillion To Government Tiers For January 2025. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.703 trillion to the three tiers of government for January 2025, following its February meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. The total revenue was drawn from a gross amount of N2.641 trillion. The allocation breakdown includes N552.591 billion for the Federal Government, N590.614 billion for the States, and N434.567 billion for Local Government Councils. Additionally, N125.284 billion was allocated to oil-producing states as a 13% derivation from mineral…

ICAN Strengthens Ties With Union Bank During Courtesy Visit. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its relationship with Union Bank of Nigeria following a courtesy visit to Stallion Plaza, the bank’s Head Office. The engagement focused on fostering collaboration and enhancing professional growth within the banking and finance sector. During the visit, representatives from both institutions held productive discussions on potential areas of partnership, particularly in promoting professional excellence and supporting the career development of ICAN members within the bank. The Union Bank delegation was led by Chief Financial Officer…

Olushola Oladoja Elected As NANS National President. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Olushola Oladoja as its new National President following a keenly contested convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja. Oladoja, a postgraduate student at the University of Jos, secured victory with 300 votes, defeating Salauhudeen Suleiman of Yakubu Gowon University (University of Abuja) and Gambo Abubakar from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State. Suleiman and Gambo polled 40 and 15 votes, respectively. The convention brought together over 358 Senators—Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents—from tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The election was conducted…

Leadership Crisis Deepens as Ousted Speaker Obasa Forcefully Resumes Office. The leadership crisis within the Lagos State House of Assembly took a dramatic turn on Thursday as former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa forcefully resumed office, despite his removal on 13 January 2025. Obasa’s unexpected return, which occurred around 11:30 AM, was accompanied by heavily armed security personnel, creating tension within the Assembly complex. His reappearance took place while the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, was absent, and despite the Assembly being on an indefinite recess. Reports indicate that Obasa forcibly gained access to the Speaker’s office before declaring, “I’ve resumed, and…

Vice President Shettima To Lead Nigeria’s Contingent To 2025 Hajj. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh, has announced that Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Speaking during a live programme, Saleh stated that the Vice President would be performing the religious rite as a Muslim while also personally supervising the exercise. He emphasised that Shettima’s direct involvement would provide first-hand insight into the management of the pilgrimage, reducing reliance on third-party reports and curbing misinformation. On the preparations for this…

Liverpool Go 13 Points Clear In Title Race With Resounding Victory Against Newcastle. Liverpool have strengthened their grip on the Premier League title race, extending their lead at the top to 13 points following a 2-0 win against Newcastle on Wednesday. No team in English top-flight history, dating back to 1888-89, has ever been this far ahead at this stage of the season without going on to lift the title. Match of the Day host Gary Lineker described Liverpool’s position as “less of a title race and more of a procession.” The Reds have only suffered one league…

Nigerian Court Rejects Bid To Halt Accountant General Appointment Process. The Industrial Court of Nigeria, presided over by Justice Rekiya Haastrup in Abuja, has declined to grant an interlocutory injunction aimed at pausing the ongoing appointment process for a new Accountant General of the Federation. The decision, delivered on Wednesday, ensures that the selection process will continue uninterrupted while the court prepares to address the substantive issues in the case at a later date. The claimant, Joshua Kadmi Luka, a director in the Federal Civil Service, had sought the injunction to suspend the appointment process until his legal challenge—centred…

Arsenal’s Title Hopes Down The Drain As Striker Woes Continue. Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions appear to be slipping away, despite manager Mikel Arteta refusing to concede defeat publicly. The Gunners’ goalless draw against Nottingham Forest has left them 13 points behind leaders Liverpool, with their struggles in front of goal once again taking centre stage. In their last two league matches, Arsenal have managed 33 shots but registered only three on target, failing to score in both games for the first time since May 2023. With a lack of attacking options, midfielder Mikel Merino was forced to…

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price To N825 Per Litre In Boost For Nigerians. In a welcome move for millions of Nigerians, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the price of petrol, cutting it from N890 to N825 per litre. The price drop, effective from today, Thursday, 27 February, marks the second reduction this month and has been hailed as a timely relief ahead of the Ramadan season. The refinery, Africa’s largest privately owned petroleum processing plant with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, revealed the N65 per litre decrease in an official statement released on…

Afenifere Rejects Claims Of New Leader, Affirms Reuben Fasoranti’s Position. The prominent Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political group, Afenifere, has firmly dismissed rumours of a leadership change within its ranks, refuting claims that Oba Oladipo Olaitan has been appointed as its new leader. The organisation has reiterated that Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti remains its recognised national leader, dispelling suggestions of a vacancy following the recent passing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Speculation arose after a communiqué, reportedly issued after Afenifere’s monthly general meeting held at Isanya Ogbo in Ogun State, claimed that Oba Olaitan had been named the group’s new leader. The…

Instagram Considering Standalone Reels App To Compete With TikTok. Instagram is reportedly exploring the possibility of launching its short-form video feature, Reels, as a separate app, as uncertainty over the future of TikTok in the United States continues. According to a report by The Information, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri informed staff of the potential move this week. The report cites a source who was present during the discussion. Meta, Instagram’s parent company, has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the speculation. The development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of TikTok, which faces a potential ban or…