Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The National Examination Council, NECO, has warned that the results of candidates from states that are indebted to it will not be released. The examinations body said some states are owing it a total of N5.5 billion, between 2011 and 2023. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this on Tuesday while announcing the June/July 2023 SSCE examination results. But he failed to reveal the identity of the states that are owing the examinations body. Wushishi called on the states to expedite action in settling the debt, warning that the Council will not release the results…

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has commended the effort of the Federal Government for the delivery of additional two Diamond-62 (DA-62) aircraft into its inventory. Abubakar, at a brief ceremony held in Ilorin, Kwara, on Wednesday, said the additional asset would help to add impetus to ongoing air operations of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) across the country. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on Wednesday in Abuja. In his remarks, the CAS said that the process that culminated into the reception of…

Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, has condemned the move by some state governors to ban mining activities in states. Alake, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday during a press briefing ahead of the 2023 Nigeria mining week. According to Alake, no state government has the authority to interfere with mining operations in the state. He noted that mining activities were a constitutional issue and an item in the executive-legislative list of the federal government. He said, “only the federal government has the authority to make laws and regulations for operationalising solid mineral activities. We are not against any…

The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a resolute directive to hospitals across the nation. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, addressed the longstanding issue of patients being denied immediate treatment due to the demand for police reports in cases of accidents and gunshot wounds. For years, numerous individuals have lost their lives while hospitals awaited official paperwork, causing public outcry and distress. The most recent was a ‘one chance victim’ in Abuja. Minister Pate underscored the government’s firm stance on this matter, stating that all hospitals, including private ones, must…

Birmingham City have appointed Wayne Rooney as their new manager. The 37-year-old former England captain has joined the Championship club on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Rooney succeeds Blues head coach John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday after 15 months in charge. The ex-Everton and Manchester United striker’s appointment is the first managerial change made by Blues’ new American owners Shelby Companies Limited since they took over in July. Rooney will be supported by his former England team-mate and current England Under-21 assistant Ashley Cole and his old United colleague John O’Shea, the assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland men’s national…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has demanded that President Bola Tinubu comes clean on his true identity. Obi made the demand on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja. The former Anambra State governor urged Tinubu to reintroduce himself to the nation he governs, and to the world for avoidance of further doubt. According to Obi, it’s only Tinubu himself through a direct personal statement that could clear every speculations about his true identity. Obi said, “He should introduce himself to the nation he governs, and to the world for avoidance of further doubt.…

Senate has revealed that the country has lost N2.3 trillion to the menace of crude oil theft so far in 2023. Senator Ned Nwoko stated this before the Senate at Tuesday’s Plenary Session, emphasizing that existing statistical data indicates that pipeline vandalism and oil bunkering have led to a significant socio-economic crisis in Nigeria. The Senator also made mention the effort of various security agencies trying to curb the menace but who are largely unsuccessful due to the few bad eggs working with “unscrupulous figures within the oil industry to undermine the nation’s economy”. He said:“In 2022, it was reported…

The government of Nigeria is considering the establishment of an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC), as corruption continues to plague the country. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, said that Nigeria could benefit significantly from establishing such a court, as it would provide a platform to address cases involving individuals and assets located abroad. “The corrosive impact of corruption on Nigeria’s development, stability, and prosperity cannot be overstated,” Fagbemi said in a speech in Abuja on Tuesday. Establishing an IACC would be a significant step in Nigeria’s fight against corruption. However, whether the government will overcome…

The member, representing Isa-Sabon Birni federal constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulkadir Jelani Danbuga, is dead. A member, representing Sabon Birni South constituency at the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Aminu Almustapha (aka Boza), confirmed the death. According to Boza, the federal lawmaker died around 12:30 am on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was said to have been admitted in the hospital around Tuesday noon. “His remains would be taken to the National Mosque for the bathing ritual after which it would be flown to Sokoto for burial around 11am,” Almustapha said. …

Spain international Jenni Hermoso is considering taking legal action after her videotaped testimony in the investigation of Luis Rubiales over his unsolicited kiss was leaked to the media, according to ESPN. Hermoso gave evidence to a Spanish state prosecutor before lodging a criminal complaint on Sept. 6 against then Spain Football Federation (RFEF) president Rubiales. Rubiales is accused of sexual assault and coercion after kissing Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the awards ceremony following the Women’s World Cup final in August. Hermoso is disappointed and stunned that excerpts from her testimony were shown on Spanish TV and is now…

The Ademola Adeleke administration in Osun State has stated that it is ready to fully support the South West Rail Project. The project is reportedly being championed by the Development Agenda of Western Nigeria (DAWN Commission). This was made known by the Osun State Commissioner for Transportation, Sesan Oyedele at a South West transport stakeholders’ meeting in Ibadan. Speaking at the meeting hosted by the DAWN Commission, the Commissioner said, “Osun State is prepared to work with other South-West States to put together a step by step road map that will improve rail transportation in the region.” Oyedele stressed on…

The Lagos State Government says it has commenced crackdown on unregistered and unpainted vehicles operating within the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, who made this known on Tuesday in Lagos, said the crackdown was to enhance road safety, security and regulate the transportation sector. Giwa said that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority’s (LASTMA) Team had in the past 48 hours, apprehended over 200 unregistered and unpainted vehicles. “Unregistered vehicles pose a significant risk to road safety and security, as they often bypass necessary inspections and regulations, jeopardising their roadworthiness. “This enforcement is meant to…