The installation of the current Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland may not come anytime soon. The Olubadan stool became vacant as a result of the transition of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun on Thursday, 14th March, 2024. Olakulehin had earlier been nominated as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland…
Multichoice Nigeria, owners of Nigerian pay television, DStv and GOtv, late last month announced a price increase for its packages. Despite court order, the new prices took effect from May 1, 2024 The south-african owned company blamed the latest increase on a “rise in the cost of business operations.” The development has been attracting angry…
Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, has suggested why Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike are fighting. Momodu said the political rivalry between Wike and Fubara was due to control of Rivers State treasury. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain disclosed this in an interview on…
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has disclosed plans to review the rates of mining licences and other fees payable by mining operators in the country. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake’s Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori. Speaking during a…
The esteemed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, despite his busy schedule alongside honorable colleagues Hon. Nureni Akinsanya representing Mushin Constituency I, and Hon. Lukmon Olumoh representing Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituency I, and Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, the Clerk of the House warmly welcomed the winner of the 2024 Young Orators…
In a remarkable celebration of heritage and innovation, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT today announced a joint celebration marking Wema Bank’s 79th years and ALAT’s 7 years anniversaries. This significant celebration not only commemorates nearly eight decades of exceptional service and innovation in the Nigerian…
The Peoples Democratic Party House of Representatives candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the 2023 elections, Austin Okai, has said President Bola Tinubu knows the enormity of “sin” committed by the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Okai said Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, know that Bello’s sins are too enormous…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has threatened legal action against the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. SERAP charged Umahi to disclose if the federal government carried out an environmental and social impact assessment on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. The body said Umahi should disclose if a…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, has described the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi’s allegation against him as unfounded accusations aimed at tarnishing his character. Obi said that claims of incitement by Umahi are baseless distractions, adding that he has always advocated for unity and advancement, refusing to partake in…
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has urged Hamas to accept the latest proposal for a cease-fire deal with Israel. Blinken said the “time is now” for an agreement that would free hostages and pause the nearly seven months of war in Gaza Strip. Throughout months of talks, Hamas has said the freeing…
