Oladipupo Olamiposi
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MYANMAR DECLARES WEEK OF NATIONAL MOURNING AS DEATH TOLL FROM EARTHQUAKE SURPASSES 2,000
Myanmar today declared a week of national mourning for the country’s devastating earthquake, as the death toll rose to 2,056 with hopes of finding more survivors in the rubbles in doubt. According to the ruling junta in a statement, national flags will fly at half-mast until April 6 in sympathy for the loss of life and damages. The announcement came as the tempo and urgency of rescue efforts wound down in Mandalay, one of the worst-affected cities and the country’s second-largest, with mor...
Migrants overstaying their UK visas set to be deported – Eagle
The United Kingdom’s Border Security Minister, Angela Eagle has pledged that migrants overstaying their visas in the country will be removed, after data showed they account for nearly 40% of asylum claims. Eagle, in an interview, lamented that the Labour government inherited a system with a 70% fall in any kind of processing with 100,000 people in dispersal accommodation or hotels who weren’t even being processed by the previous government. She accused migrants of backtracking after claimi...
Pa Adebanjo taught me resilience, defence of democracy – Abure
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has credited the late Ayo Adebanjo for instilling in him the values of resilience, democracy, and the rule of law. Abure, who visited the Adebanjo family in Lagos State, praised the late elder statesman for his unwavering commitment to democracy and his support for the Labour Party during his lifetime. A statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, today quoted Abure as saying that Adebanjo’s mediation e...
OSUN STATE GOVERNMENT THREATENS TO DETHRONE MONARCHS OVER RECURRING COMMUNAL CLASHES
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has warned traditional rulers in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities of stern consequences, including dethronement, if communal clashes persist in their domains. Adeleke issued the warning today in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, following reports of renewed tensions in the conflict-prone areas. The Governor cautioned against any attempt to exploit the recent relaxation of the curfew for renewed violence, stressing that the sta...
Justice will prevail for victims – Okpebholo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has assured that justice will be served for the 16 northern travelers killed in Uromi, Edo State. Speaking during a visit to Kano State to commiserate with the state government and its people over the tragic incident, Okpebholo revealed that 14 suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the killings. The governor, while expressing his deep sorrow, assured the people of the state that significant progress has been made in the investigation. In ...
48 PWDs graduate from FG’s digital training programme
At least 48 persons with disabilities have graduated from the Federal Government’s Digital Bridge Institute after completing a nine-month training programme. President and the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute, David Daser, described the programme as life-changing, emphasising its role in bridging the gap for persons with disabilities in the tech industry. The initiative, according to him, is designed to equip persons with disabilities with in-demand skills, and enhance their access t...
FG will establish renewed hope cultural villages nationwide, says Abiola Abdulkareem
The Special Assistant to Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Abiola Abdulkareem, has disclosed plans by the federal government to establish renewed hope cultural villages nationwide. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, Abdulkareem said the villages will preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage, promote tourism, and drive economic growth. He said they will be established in partnership with state governments, to transform historic sit...
NEITI plans review of $6.03bn divestments by IOCs, amid environmental issues, other concerns
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, has announced a review of divestments involving 26 oil blocks worth $6.03 billion by five International Oil Companies, amid lingering environmental concerns raised by host communities and other unresolved issues. Executive Director of the agency, Ogbonnaya Orji, said this during the agency’s first quarter media briefing in Abuja, expressing concern that some of the divestments might not have properly addressed environmental issues rai...
SUSPENDED RIVERS STATE GOVERNOR, FUBARA VOWS TO DEFEND STATE’S INTERESTS DESPITE LINGERING CRISIS
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to continue defending the interests of the people despite the ongoing political crisis. The governor assured residents that, rather than weaken them, the ongoing crisis would ultimately strengthen the people of the State. He made these remarks when he received Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic-based groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt during an Eid-el-Fitr Sallah visit. ...
‘Don’t kill democracy in Nigeria’ — Dele Momodu tells Tinubu over Rivers emergency rule
A chieftain of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure the practicality of democratic principles in Nigeria and not kill democracy. This is as Momodu, during a television interview today expressed disappointment at the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and assembly members in Rivers State by the President. Momodu cautioned that Nigeria is currently descending into dictatorship under Tinubu, accusing him of attempting to intimidate go...
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU EXTENDS TENURE OF NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE BOSS TILL 2026
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, until December 31, 2026. This was disclosed in a statement by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Tinubu commended Nandap for her leadership, citing improvements in border management, immigration modernisation, and national security under her watch. The president asserted that the Service...
''Block all pornographic sites in the country now'' - Reps direct Federal Government, vow to sanction non-compliance
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to ensure the blocking of all pornographic sites in the country with immediate effect. This is as the House directed the commission to impose penalties on service providers that fail to comply with the directive. Moving the motion that led to the passing of the resolution, a lawmaker from Katsina State, Dalhatu Tafoki argued that cyber pornography is becoming a global problem, warning that Nigeria has not ta...
Reps urge CBN to suspend new ATM charges
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN to suspend the implementation of the increment in Automated Teller Machine transaction charges, citing the prevailing economic situation in the country. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Esan Central /Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency, Edo State, Marcus Onobun, during plenary. Addressing his colleagues inside the Green Chamber, Onobun a...
UK OPPOSITION PARTY CALLS FOR SALARY HIKE ON WORK VISAS
The United Kingdom’s Conservative party has called for a push for salary thresholds for all work visas to be raised to 38,700 pounds, by tabling changes to the government's immigration bill currently going through Parliament. Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Philp made the call during an interview while revealing the party’s intention to bring to an end the era of mass migration. The party, according to him, is also proposing changes to marriage visas, introducing a rule that immigrants will n...
COURT HEARS NATASHA AKPOTI’S SUIT AGAINST SENATE, ADJOURNS PROCEEDINGS TO MARCH 25
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by the Senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to March 25, 2025. Natasha had approached the court seeking an order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her. At the court session today, counsel for the first, second, and third defendants informed the court they were yet to be served with processes while Akpoti-Uduaghan’s counsel, Michael Numa insisted all parties have been serv...
RIVERS GOV, FUBARA VOWS TO DEFEND RESIDENTS AS ASSEMBLY ISSUES ARREST WARRANT FOR ELECTORAL CHAIRMAN, OTHERS
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued an arrest warrant for the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Adolphus Enebeli and four other commissioners following their failure to appear before the Assembly. The warrant was issued following the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum given to them to appear today after an initial 48-hour deadline, which expired last Friday. During plenary session, Speaker Martin Amaewhule and the House unanimously approved the warrant, re...
SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY WELCOMES EL-RUFAI, SAYS NO TIME TO WASTE
The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, has welcomed a former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the party. El-Rufai had earlier today resigned his membership of the All-Progressives Congress, APC citing a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the party as the primary reason for his decision. However, taking to X, Adebayo expressed his excitement, stating that El-Rufai’s entry ...
2025 UTME: JAMB closes registration as over 2m candidates registered, begins sales of Direct Entry forms Wednesday
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has said it would begin sale of Direct Entry forms to candidates seeking direct entry admissions into higher institutions from Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The board, in a statement today by its spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, said the registration process is crucial for individuals who possess degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates and wish to advance their education at their preferred universities. Benjamin cautioned against fraudulent practic...
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU UNVEILS NATIONAL YOUTH CONFAB PLANNING COMMITTEE
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the planning committee of the National Youth Confab which is to be chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development, Olubunmi Olusanya. Today’s inauguration comes five months after Tinubu, in his last Independence Day broadcast, announced plans for a 30-day national youth confab to address critical issues facing the country’s youths. At the ceremony which took palce at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, the President tas...
Nigeria Police Force takes on new strategy as IG posts new DIGs to key departments
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has announced the deployment of newly appointed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police to various strategic departments within the Nigeria Police Force. The move, according to a statement via its X handle and signed by the Force Public Relations Officers, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, aims to optimise the expertise of these senior officers and strengthen the force’s operational efficiency in tackling evolving security challenges. The postings, Adejobi said...
JUST IN: El-Rufai dumps APC for SDP, accuses party of straying from progressive ideals
Former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai has resigned his membership of the All-Progressives Congress, APC and has joined the Social Democratic Party, SDP. The prominent politician cited a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for his decision. El-Rufai disclosed this in a press statement released on his X handle on Monday, where he expressed his disappointment with the APC’s leadership, accusing the party of strayi...
CHINA BEGINS ROLL OUT OF AI COURSES IN PRIMARY, SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO DOMINATE GLOBAL SECTOR
China is set to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) courses in primary and secondary schools in a bid to strengthen the country’s goal to dominate the sector. This plan follows a pledge by the government to support the extensive application of large-scale AI models and the development of new generation intelligent terminals and manufacturing equipment. According to a statement obtained on the Beijing Municipal Education Commission’s website, schools in Beijing, the capital of China, wil...
OYO STATE GOVERNMENT DECLARES WAR AGAINST DEFAULTING WASTE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
The Oyo state government has warned 20 waste management consultants who have failed to fulfill their contractual obligations to properly dispose of refuse across the state. Issuing the warning today after a meeting with the consultants in Ibadan, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola initiated a comprehensive review and renewal process for waste management contracts to ensure better service delivery and compliance with environmental regulations. Mogbo...
RIVERS STATE GOVERNOR, SIMINALAYI FUBARA SCHEDULES PEACE MEETING, INVITES AMAEWHULE, OTHER LAWMAKERS
Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State, has invited the State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaaewhule to a meeting, following the Governor’s receipt of the Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgement on the political unrest in the state. The invitation was made in a letter from the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, addressed to Amaaewhul, Speaker of the Assembly. The letter explained that the meeting, scheduled for tomorrow at 10 am at the Gover...
Failure to reverse Natasha’s suspension within 48 hours will result in legal battle, SERAP warns Akpabio
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP has called on the Senate President Godswill Akpabio to immediately reverse the suspension of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This is as the group described the suspension as unlawful and a violation of her right to freedom of expression. In an open letter signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation warned that it would pursue legal action if the Senate Preside...
NBTE defends outsourcing of physical accreditation amid ASUP concerns
The National Board for Technical Education has responded to concerns raised by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics regarding the proposed outsourcing of quality assurance activities. President of the Union, Shammah Kpanja, had earlier rejected the plan, describing it as an attempt to commercialise polytechnic regulation and undermine the integrity of the accreditation process. Responding to the rejection in a statement by its Head of Media Unit, Fatima Abubakar, the Board clarified that t...
ABACHA’S FAMILY REFUTES BABANGIDA’S CLAIM ON JUNE 12 ANNULMENT, CAUTIONS NIGERIANS AGAINST FALSE NARRATIVES
The family of the late Sani Abacha has refuted claims credited to former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, that the late Abacha was responsible for the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. Babangida had in his recently launched autobiography blamed military officers led by Abacha, who was then his Chief of Defence Staff, for the controversial decision, alleging that it was done without his permission. However, reacting in a statement today signed by his son, Mohammed Abacha, ...
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU APPROVES CONVERSION OF TAI SOLARIN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION TO FEDERAL UNIVERSITY
President Bola Tinubu has approved the adoption of the Tai Solarin University of Education in Ogun State, as a federal university, making it the first federally owned tertiary institution in the state East senatorial district. The announcement was made in a press release today, signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Tinubu expressed gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take o...
PRIVILEGED INFO: President Bola Tinubu rejects N942bn census budget, proposes use of corpers
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly turned down a N942bn proposal by the National Population Commission for the conduct of the national housing and population census. Reliable sources privy to the discussions between Tinubu and the commission’s top officials on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the State House, revealed that the President insisted on cost-cutting measures. According to the insiders, the President suggested the deployment of members of the National Youth Service Corps for the ...
Natasha: FG in talks with National Assembly - Women Affairs minister
The Federal Government today said it is negotiating with the leadership of the National Assembly to broker peace over the recent suspension of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. “We’re engaging all the stakeholders to ensure that they temper justice with mercy,” the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim, told State House correspondents during a Meet-the-Press Programme at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Her comments come bar...
Labour Party mourns as ex-presidential aide, Okupe passes away at 72
The Labour Party, through its National Chairman, Julius Abure has expressed grief over the death of its erstwhile Director-General of its 2023 Presidential Campaign, Doyin Okupe. Abure, in a statement in Abuja said the party’s leadership is shaken by the news of Okupe’s sudden demise. According to Abure, Okupe had played key roles in Nigerian politics, having served as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention before joining the Labour Party in 2022. He mainta...
IOM Facilities return of 140 stranded Nigerians in Sudan to Kano
The International Organisation for Migration has announced the return to Nigeria of 140 Nigerians who were stranded in Sudan for months as part of its Voluntary Humanitarian Return. The organization in a statement today said the chartered flight which is the first since the onset of the crisis in Sudan landed at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on February 27, where Nigerian Government officials welcomed the returnees. The statement disclosed that among them were 64 women, 36 children, ...
🔁 Oladipupo Olamiposi ReCircled: BREAKING: Senate Committee recommends 6 months suspension for Natasha over Sexual Allegations against Senate President, Akpabio
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has recommended a six-month suspension for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. This decision follows her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During an ongoing plenary session on Thursday, the committee advises that her salary and security details be withdrawn. The Committee’s chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, who presented the panel’s report at plenary, said Natas...
ATIKU, PDP BLAME AKPABIO FOR NOT STEPPING DOWN OVER SEXUAL ALLEGATIONS AS NATASHA CHALLENGES SUSPENSION IN COURT
The Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, will challenge in court the six-month suspension slammed on her following her face-off with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over seating arrangements in the red chamber. This is as the legal counsel to the Kogi lawmaker, Victor Giwa, who spoke with journalists after Natasha was walked out from the National Assembly complex, dismissed the Senate resolution as a violation of a court order. Giwa insisted that the Senate Committee on Ethic...
BREAKING: Senate Committee recommends 6 months suspension for Natasha over Sexual Allegations against Senate President, Akpabio
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has recommended a six-month suspension for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. This decision follows her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During an ongoing plenary session on Thursday, the committee advises that her salary and security details be withdrawn. The Committee’s chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, who presented the panel’s report at plenary, said Natas...
Protesters besiege Westminster, block Whitehall in Protest
Hundreds of UK farmers protest in Westminster against Labour's planned Inheritance Tax Change; accuse Keir Starmer of killing off next generation of farmers.
Immigrants should only get British citizenship after
Immigrants should only get British citizenship after 15 years – Kemi Badenoch Conservative Party Leader, Kemi Badenoch announces tough policies for immigrants in the UK. Details in the video.....
Breaking: Plane disappears with 10 passengers on board in US
Crews in Alaska were searching on Friday for a small commercial plane that went missing with 10 people on board, local authorities said, in the latest US air incident. The Bering Air Caravan with nine passengers and one pilot on board was reported overdue Thursday on a flight from Unalakleet to Nome at 4:00 pm Alaska Standard Time (0100 GMT), Alaska state police said. The two cities are located roughly 146 miles (235km ) apart from each other across the Norton Sound, on the state’s west coas...
"No Survivors, all passengers dead" as Helicopter
"No Survivors, all passengers dead" as Helicopter collides with Jet mid air in Washington DC
