The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has described former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, as “a dependable ally, whose yes is yes, and no is no”. Wike said Fayose will never pretend about where he stands on issues. In a statement issued Friday in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant…
The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has denied extorting customers over the ongoing STS 2-meter upgrade. It insisted that the programme was free for its customers. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), had on Wednesday warned the Distribution Companies, DISCOs to cease all activities related to the planned replacement of Unistar…
North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un has ordered the “mass production” of attack drones. The state media, KCNA, reports that the development comes amid concerns over the country’s deepening military cooperation with Russia. Pyongyang first unveiled its attack drones in August. However, experts said the capability may be attributable to the country’s budding alliance with…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the grand finale of the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics. Launched in 2019, Wema Hackaholics is a groundbreaking initiative designed to harness the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of Nigeria’s youth, providing…
Industry leaders, stakeholders, and creative minds from across the country gathered at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos for the 4th edition of the Peace Anyiam Osigwe Nigeria digital content regulation conference to discuss and shape the future of the Nigerian creative industry. The two-day conference kicked off Thursday, 14 November and continues…
Nigerian entrepreneur and brand strategist Abisoye Fagade is setting out to revitalize the National Hospitality and Tourism Institute, leveraging his extensive experience and exposure to global best practices. With a rich background in media, advertising, and business development, Fagade believes he can turn the institute into a world-class training ground that prepares Nigerian students to…
Labour Party in Ogun State has distanced itself from any electioneering campaign beyond 12midnight on Thursday. LP said it can therefore not be held responsible for any campaign on radio, television and in newspapers seen after the deadline. The party in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Tokunbo Peters, urged the Ogun State Independent…
The Governing Council of the Federal University, Lokoja, on Thursday, approved the dismissal of four lecturers over examination and sexual misconducts. The university’s Governing Council reportedly gave the approval at its Second Council Meeting on Thursday. This is coming after the conclusion of the investigation of allegations of examination malpractices and sexual harassment levelled against…
The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, on Thursday, arrived in Abuja in preparation for his final interment. His body arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at precisely 12:16 pm. The funeral services are scheduled to commence on Thursday with a Service of Songs. This will be followed by…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has ordered immediate freezing of all the state bank accounts until further notice. Okpebholo gave the directive in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Fred Itua, on Thursday in Benin. He warned that non-compliance by commercial banks as well as heads of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs)…
