Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State Command, Kabir Yusuf Nadabo, has claimed that his personnel are being intimidated by some politicians in the state. He disclosed this at a media parley at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council over the weekend. Nadabo explained that despite the intimidation, the mandate of his command was to ensure that the roads were safe for citizens to use. He said, “I can no longer sit down and be intimidated by some people. Imagine a local government chairman telling my patrol team to…

The Nigerian government has approved the appointment of retired doctors, nurses, and other clinical healthcare workers on contract, according to a circular from the Federal Ministry of Health. The circular, dated October 5, 2023, directs the Chief Executive Agencies, Chief Medical Directors, Medical Directors, and Heads of Regulatory Bodies and Schools to ensure compliance with the circular earlier issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to all staff in their institutions. The contract staff will be on the same salary scale level that they retired on, if desired and deserved. The government’s decision comes amid…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has expressed concern over the rising cases of insecurity ahead of the November 11 governorship elections billed to take place in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi states. In a statement by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, he appealed to political parties and their candidates to avoid actions and utterances capable of causing mayhem. “The commission is concerned about the spate of insecurity and violence, including clashes among supporters of political parties and candidates in the forthcoming elections,” he said. The electoral body pleaded with all parties and…

Sadiq Umar and Tyrone Ebuehi will replace injured Nottingham Forest players Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina on the Super Eagles squad for International Friendly games vs Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. Both players have been confirmed Injured by their English Premier League Club, and will have their spots taken by others. Real Sociedad tall forward, Sadiq Umar is back with the Super Eagles after a long time out while Empoli defender, Tyrone Ebuehi also makes a return. Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro will get his first check on the lanky forward who last played for Nigeria in March 2022, during…

The Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Mrs Aisha Dahir-Umar, has said the revolution Nigeria has recorded in its pension industry cannot be reversed despite the various challenges and ongoing pushbacks. In her groundbreaking book entitled, ‘Fighting for the Future: Nigeria’s Pension Reform Journey’, which can now be downloaded free from the PenCom website, Dahir-Umar provided the first authoritative account of the history of Nigeria’s pension reform which was launched by former President Olusegun Obasanjo with the introduction of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in 2004. The book, published by Cable Books, an imprint of Cable Newspapers Ltd,…

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Interior has declared the N5,000 “Compliance Fee” charged by some personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, in some Passport Offices to help applicants process their passports. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration while responding to questions by Vanguard. “Compliance fee? I am hearing it for the first time. We will plead with Nigerians to assist us to succeed. Do not pay compliance fee, if there is anything like that. Do not pay for your rights. There is nothing in the books that is compliance fee. Please, let us educate…

Yoruba Nation agitator and separatist, Sunday Adeyemo better known as Sunday Igboho, has regained his freedom after two years of trial in the Republic of Benin. Confirming his release to Nigerian Tribune, Igboho said he is free to leave Cotonou for Nigeria and any other country. “I am now free to return to Nigeria and visit any country in the world. I have fulfilled all the legal conditions attached to my bail a few years back and I am coming home to Nigeria, my country of origin, any moment from now. “I can confirm to you that I am now…

Lamine Yamal became the youngest la Liga goalscorer ever as Barcelona drew 2-2 at Granada, who took the lead after just 17 seconds. Xavi’s side needed an equaliser five minutes from time, turning home Alejandro Balde’s cross from close range to complete a two-goal comeback. The shocking opener came when Gavi gave the ball away in midfield and Lucas Boye set free Bryan Zaragoza, whose effort Marc-Andre ter Stegen will feel he should have stopped after getting both hands to the ball. Bryan then doubled the lead, out-pacing Jules Kounde before turning back and stroking the ball home. The Azulgrana’s…

Iconic Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun simply known as AY, has apologised to his colleague in the entertainment industry, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido over his comment at a recent comedy show in Warri, Delta State. During the show, AY mentioned that he had been trying to have children for years despite the fact that Warri men have ‘huge manhoods’ but it took him years to have two children. However, according to the funny man it took Davido who has a ‘little manhood’ fathered several children. AY’s statement has since gone viral in the Nigerian digital space. But…

Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over title rivals Manchester City in the biggest game of the Premier League season so far. The Brazilian’s 87th-minute shot hit Nathan Ake in the face and deflected past a wrong-footed Ederson, giving Arsenal the lead and subsequently a three huge points. Arsenal had earlier made a nervy start and could have been behind inside five minutes, but a Josko Gvardiol shot was cleared off the line and Ake blazed over from close range. David Raya in particular was wobbly and very luck that the ball ended up in the side…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of nine workers who were allegedly involved in fraudulent ticket dealings. The suspension was as a result of allegation that some staff members of the NRC engaged in dishonest act – collecting cash from passengers unlawfully. A video emerged in the past week showing the yet-to-be-identified staff collecting money from passengers on the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service. The staff had allowed the passengers to board the train without obtaining tickets, only to ask them for money mid-trip. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan, Mr. Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director of the NRC confirmed that…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of popular Bombata and Jankara Markets in Lagos Island as part of the on-going efforts to regenerate Lagos Island and deflooding project of the area. Sanwo-Olu gave the directive on Sunday, while addressing the media during an inspection tour which started from Idumagbo Avenue through Ojo-Giwa, Jankara, Oroyinyin, Bombata, Pelewura and Ilubinrin of the state. The state government is building a Pumping Station, six metres by 1.2 metres to convey flood water from Thomas and Idumagbo areas into the Lagoon. Sanwo-Olu, who was accompanied by the state Commissioners for the Environment and…