Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the commencement of the Fulako initiative in which the Federal Government will build houses, schools, hospitals, clinics, veterinary empowerment and solar energy as part of non-kinetic response to the problems of banditry and kidnapping in the North. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji  Mohammed Idris Malagi, stated this in his keynote address at the opening of 2033 Jamaatu Nasril Islam Central Council meeting held at the Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre in Minna, Niger State capital, on Monday. Idris Malagi explained that the Fulako initiative is a President Tinubu unique humanitarian response…

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, will commence his medical leave on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, as a follow-up to his medical treatment. During his medical leave, Governor Akeredolu will prioritise his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming his official duties. A formal letter regarding the medical leave and a notice formally transferring power in line with the Nigerian Constitution will be transmitted to the House of Assembly. In the absence of Governor Akeredolu, the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, will assume the responsibilities of the Governor in acting capacity. Governor Akeredolu expresses his gratitude for the unwavering…

Popular Columbia singer, Shakira, has topped Google’s list of the world’s top-trending musicians for 2023. American singers, Jason Aldean, Joe Jonas, Smash Mouth, and Italian celebrity Peppino di Capri rank 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, respectively, after Shakira. Gino Paoli, Tom Kaulitz, Kellie Pickler, José Luis Perales, and Anna Oxa complete the top ten in that order. In the meantime, an American singer-songwriter, Taylor Swift, is currently the songwriter with the highest search volume on Google. Also, the most searched-for performance of all time on Google is Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella set. Shakira made headlines twice in 2023. The first time was in January when her song…

The leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, said it is excited about Nigeria’s impressive performance at the ongoing International Telecommunications Union, ITU,’s World Radio Communications, WRC, Conference 2023. The event is holding in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and has already seen two Nigerians elected into leadership positions while some other delegates from the Commission were elected into Working Groups. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, speaking on the sidelines of WRC 2023 in Dubai, announced that the Director of Spectrum Administration at NCC, Abraham Oshadami, has been elected the Vice Chairman of the ITU’s Radiocommunication…

The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, is set to delist 91,843 companies for failing to file their annual returns with it. In a list published on its website, the commission listed 91,843 companies for delisting (2,738 less than the 94,581 it initially published in August). This is still less than the initial 100,000 companies that CAC said it would remove in an earlier announcement. In July, the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer, CAC, Garba Abubakar, revealed that the commission would delete 100,000 registered companies from its database for failing to file an annual return. He said, “CAC steps up enforcement of…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Monday said candidates for its Direct Entry examination would from 2024 undertake cognitive and verbal reasoning tests. The Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, reiterated this during a virtual meeting with Commissioners of Education of the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory. A special bulletin published by the Board on Monday quoted Oloyede to have said that “As from 2024, JAMB will conduct Aptitude Test for all Direct Entry candidates to assess their academic potential or career suitability, as well as their mental or physical capacity.” The JAMB boss noted…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a new foreign policy targeted at taking advantage of its relationship with other countries. The Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, launched the “4D foreign policy” in Abuja on Monday in the presence of the diplomatic community. While speaking during the event, he said: “Our new foreign policy document provides a dynamic and new concept which is anchored on Democracy, Development, Demography and Diaspora. “Nigeria and indeed, Africa’s development depends increasingly on a new line of vision which has been well articulated in Mr President’s new foreign policy concept.” The Minister noted…

The Pension Fund Administrators have recorded N7.98tn profit from investing contributions made by workers into their Retirement Savings Accounts under the Contributory Pension Scheme, according to a new report. The report, from the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria,  revealed that the total funds under the CPS stood at 17.37tn as of the end of second quarter of 2023. Contributions made by the workers from both private and public sectors stood at N9.37tn in the period under review. The report titled, “At the dawn of 20 years of pension reform, what are the gains?’ and released by the Chief Executive…

PDP has called on the INEC to conduct fresh elections in the 27 state constituencies in Rivers State where lawmakers recently defected to APC. In a press statement issued on Monday by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, the PDP argued that the defected lawmakers have automatically vacated their seats as stipulated in Section 109 (1) (g) of the Nigerian Constitution, which states that a member of a House of Assembly loses their seat if they join another political party before the expiration of their term. “The seats of the 27 former lawmakers have become vacant by virtue…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen and Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala on winning the CAF Best Men and Women’s player of the year. The governor who also congratulated Chiamaka Nnadozie the recipient of the Goalkeeper of the year award (Women) shared his excitement via a post on his official X handle. “It brings me great joy as a football fan and Nigerian to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our superstars at the #CAFAwards2023. Super excited for Victor Osimhen, who, after 24 years, marks our return to the top of the male individual awards with…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu will on Wednesday, 13 December 2023, present the Y2024 Budget before the Lagos State House of Assembly. The Appropriation Bill, which will highlight the details of planned capital projects, recurrent expenditure and anticipated revenue for the fiscal year, will be laid for consideration before the House of Assembly. This presentation will follow the over 80 % impressive performance of the Y2023 Budget in Capital Expenditure across Q1, Q2 and Q3. Expected at the event are representatives of economic, political, cultural and civil society organisations. It will also be beamed live on some television stations.

On Monday, President Bola Tinubu expressed that his satisfaction would not be achieved until the issue of insecurity is completely eradicated in the country. He conveyed his condolences to the families of Nigerians who lost their lives in the recent Tudun Biri bombing in Kaduna State. Tinubu acknowledged that many victims tragically perished while reciting the Shadada during the Maulud observance, a crucial statement of faith for practicing Muslims. Speaking at the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi, in Maiduguri, Tinubu assured that his administration would persist in addressing the challenges faced by survivors affected by insecurity in the…