Festus Akanbi There are indications that the economic reforms embarked upon by the current administration may have turned into mounting economic troubles and a reversal of fortunes for the country.At his inauguration as the President and Commander-in-chief of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu pledged to unify a complex system of exchange rates and scrapped a costly years-old system of fuel subsidies,...

 The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, September 29, 2023, arraigned one Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan on 18-count charges bordering on child pornography, money laundering and retention of proceeds of unlawful activities before Justice Tijani Ringim of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.One of the counts reads: “That you, Olukeye Adedayo...

 President Bola Tinubu has vowed to tackle the scourges of poverty, criminality and terrorism as he steers the ship of state in the next four years.He maintained that his administration under his watch is implementing programmes and policies that will empower Nigerians.“We are going to combat the challenges of poverty, criminality and terrorism, he vowed.He made this assertion on...

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, on Saturday flagged off the Federal Government’s (FG) verification of the National Social Register in Makoko, Lagos State. According to the Edu, the exercise will ensure that the social register is accurate and captures the people who deserve to be on the register. She said: “We are here today in the...

Eight out of the 25 people abducted on Friday along Owo/Ifon/Benin Expressway in Ondo State have been rescued from their suspected abductors. Confirming the rescue, the Public Relations Officer, Ondo State Police Command, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, noted that the victims were rescued by police operatives. According to her, efforts are underway to rescue the others unhurt. The victims are said to be members...

…Lowest cadre workers to earn additional N25,000 per month   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has announced provisional wage increment for the next six months, with average low-grade worker set to receive an additional N25,000 per month. He made the announcement in his National Independence Day message to mark the nation’s 63rd anniversary, saying that the provisional wage increase...

• Urge citizens to pull together, keep faith in country By Ndubuisi Orji, Romanus Ugwu, Charity Nwakaudu, Adanna Nnamani (Abuja), Oluseye Ojo (Ibadan), Scholastica Onyeka (Makurdi), Chukwudi Nweje (Lagos) Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigerians must be prepared to do their best to pull the country back from the “point of uncertainty to a place of common safety.” ...

James Sowole in Abeokuta, Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto and Wole Ayodele in Jalingo The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunals sitting in Abeokuta, Sokoto and Jalingo yesterday upheld the election of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State and Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas. While Abiodun and Aliyu are of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kefas is a...

Dike Onwuamaeze The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the federal government to increase the country’s minimum wage to ameliorate the impact of the harsh reforms being initiated by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.It made the call yesterday in its statement on Nigeria’s Independence anniversary entitled: ‘The Nigerian Economy at 63: Sustaining Reforms and Promoting...

At Triton Submersibles, a vessel can cost between $2.5 million and $7 million, Insider reported.Similarly, SEAmagine, another submersible company that began in 1995, sells vessels that accommodate 2 to 7 people and cost the same amount as Triton's submersibles.One of the company's models, the Aurora-80, can reach depths of up to 3,300 feet.Ian Sheard, a principal engineer at SEAmagine,...

By Agatha Emeadi Frank Osodi Richard is a household name in the world of fashion, fashion shows and pageantry in Nigeria and across the shores.  He works behind the scenes to push out state-of-the-art pieces to the admiration of his clientele and all. The Ogwashi-Uku-born Osodi became a sought-after designer after his client, Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite Darego (Agbani) in far-away Sun city,...

  The presidential election petition court’s judgment was delivered on the 6th of September, 2023 and has caused quite a stir around the whole world. We will try to round off this series today, still elucidating on the issue of non-compliance of all the institutions involved in the conduct of the 2023 presidential election with the relevant laws. The contention...

There is urgent need to trim the cost of governance Despite recent measures that have pauperised majority of Nigerians, it is unconscionable that profligacy remains the name of the game for public officials at all levels of government. With the long convoys of vehicles that accompany government functionaries around town, the jumbo expenditure on consumption in various government houses and...

John Shiklam Former Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Muktar Ramalan Yero, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is contained in a letter dated September 30 the former governor personally signed and addressed to the Ward Chairman, PDP Kaura, Zaria Local Government Area of the state. The letter with the title ‘Resignation letter’ read in part, “With grateful to Almighty Allah,...

The city of Dubai hopes to create a flying taxi network by 2026. The network, built by Skyports, would take passengers to major city destinations via compact electric flying vehicles.Other flying taxi services are also looking to launch in major cities across the world.Dubai hopes to be the city leading the flying taxi future by completing a fully operational flying...

The  chairman of Nigeria’s Governors’  Forum (NGF), Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, yesterday said Nigeria’s march to greatness is on course and on stronger footing, regardless of its own  share of the challenges of nation building that every society goes through.  AbdulRazaq, in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 63rd...

A member of the National Assembly, Hon. Dennis Idahosa (APC-Edo), has described the speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass, as a pan-Nigerian that has always worked for the growth and development of the country. Idahosa, the representative of Ovia federal constituency in the National Assembly, stated this in a statement congratulating the speaker on the occasion...

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The federal government has said the new Artisan Bridge located at kilometres 0+800 Enugu – Port Harcourt Expressway, which collapsed earlier in the week would be totally demolished, redesigned and reconstructed to avert future occurrences as well as loss of lives. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who spoke when he visited the site of the collapsed bridge,...

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The federal government has announced the revival of the Refineries Rehabilitation Steering Committee to oversee the overhaul of the Warri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries and ensure that timelines are met. The Minister of Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, who disclosed the new move after his latest tour of the facilities in the Niger Delta, explained that henceforth...

Just hours before the government was set to shut down, lawmakers reached a funding deal.It includes billions of dollars to fund disaster relief and to keep federal programs afloat.This deal prevents thousands of federal workers from going without pay.Lawmakers in Congress miraculously managed to avoid a government shutdown, just three hours before the 12:01 a.m. deadline.On Saturday, Speaker...

…Thanks Ohanaeze for honouring late husband, father and father-in-law   By Chibuike Okafor Former Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Mrs Bianca Ojukwu, has urged the Igbo, especially the political class, to close ranks and work together in order to move the Southeast region forward. The wife of the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, gave the advice on Friday when fielding...

  By Omoniyi Salaudeen Devoid of the usual jamboree, Nigeria is marking its 63rd independence anniversary today. The country had secured the freedom for self-rule from the British government on October 1, 1960, and became a Republic in 1963. The journey that culminated in that epoch-making event started with series of constitutional developments that evolved from the agitation of...

UK's Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps said he plans to send British troops into Ukraine. He told the Telegraph he aims to get military training "closer and actually into" the country. Ukraine relies on international allies for training and equipment as Russia's invasion drags on. UK troops may deploy into Ukraine for the first time to train soldiers as on-the-ground...

To prevent the hard – won freedom and relentless struggle for independence by our heroes not to be in vain, all hands must be on deck to Foster Peace, Orderliness, Unity, Security and Truthfulness regardless of Political, Ethics or Religious differences. These were part of the statement by Oyo State House of Assembly as contained in a release to felicitate...

Fidipote of Ijebu Ode Otunba Wahab Osinusi is Dead He was 90 on 2nd June, 2023. Chief Wahab Osinusi, the chairman council of Otunbas of Ijebuland is dead Osinusi who holds the title Otunba Fidipote of Ijebu died today, 30th September 2023. A family source said burial will take place tomorrow 1st October 2023 according to Muslim rites at his residence at Ikangba...

The Nigeria Police Force says it hereby wishes to comment on recent allegations made by some media platforms alleging the involvement of the Inspector General of Police and other Senior Officers in the sharing of monies recovered in the course of an investigation. The Force says it views these allegations seriously, and are committed to conducting a thorough and...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Saidu Umar, has rejected the verdict of the governorship election petition tribunal on the outcome of the March 18 election in the state. The three-man panel of the tribunal led by Justice Haruna Msheila had earlier on Saturday upheld Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s victory in the election. The panel dismissed Umar’s...

The Ogun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has announced Governor Dapo Abiodun, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the appriopriately elected winner of the March 18 poll. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the state’s gubernatorial candidate, Ladi Adebutu, contested Abiodun’s re-election, citing corruption allegations and failure to comply with provisions of electoral law. The petition also claimed...

Happy New Month Of October Messages: Ever found yourself at the crossroad of which sweet messages or wishes to forward to every special person in your life? GoldenNewsNg brings you a compilation of over 100 Happy New Month Of October Messages For Friends, Lovers & Loved Ones. Below are Happy New Month Messages, Happy New Month Wishes, Happy New Month SMS and...

  The Kwara State National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ilorin, the State capital, on Saturday, nullified the election of the youngest lawmaker in the State Assembly, Miss Rukayat Shittu. Miss Shittu, 26, contested and won the Owode-Onire constituency seat of Asa local government area of the state under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, her closest challenger...

  Popular search engine, Google, has referred to the embattled Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, as ‘former governor’ apparently following the judgement of the State Election Petitions Tribunal, which instead returned his closest challenger and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Nasir Gawuna, as the actual winner of the March 18 election. While a popular online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, recognised Abba...

Newt Gingrich recently told Politico of the difference between the '90s-era House GOP and today's slim majority. The ex-speaker said he could "afford to have five or six people be idiots" in the face of a shutdown. Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Saturday muscled through a stopgap bill with mostly Democratic support. The dynamics of what has fueled recent gridlock on Capitol Hill...

Jose Mourinho has narrated how he turned down the ‘craziest’ offer for a coach in the history of football, to remain with Serie A side AS Roma. The Portuguese star manager has been under pressure following his team’s poor start to the season. Roma have lost three games in their six league encounters this season, and are scheduled to host Frosinone...

President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 63rd independence anniversary on Sunday morning. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja. The broadcast, according to him, will begin by 7: 00 a.m. READ ALSO: Tinubu vows to tackle poverty, insecurity in Nigeria He urged all television, radio, and...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has warned against the mistreatment of Nigerians abroad after Napoli mocked Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, earlier in the week. Recall that earlier in the week, the Italian club took to their official TikTok page to share two separate videos mocking Osimhen, who has been the team’s backbone, ever since he arrived...

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, says the gallantry of the Nigerian youth has pulled the country back from a ‘point of uncertainty to a place of common safety.’ Atiku, in his Independence Day message, enjoined Nigerians to have faith in God and be prepared to get the country back on track. He said, “While...

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr.Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu was among important dignatories who attended the wedding fatiha of Alhaji AbdulHakim Bala Bawa Kaoje, the son of former Minister of Youths and Sports, Bala Bawa Kaoje. The wedding which took place in GRA, Bauchi this Saturday was also attended by the former Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji...

  When embarking on extended journeys across the skies, in-flight dining holds a special place in the hearts of many travelers. In the golden era of long-haul travel, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 soared through the air, carrying a treasure trove of culinary delights for its passengers. Today, a singular example of this widebody trijet has The post The Remarkable...

The Winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, Josephine Otabor, who is well known as Phyna, has responded to the allegation levelled against her by her father, Felix Otabor. It will be recalled that Phyna’s father, Mr Felix Otabor during an interview recently claimed that the last time they set their eyes on phyna was the day she was announced...

ikel Arteta’s side enjoyed a comfortable win over Bournemouth, with Kai Havertz scoring his first goal for Arsenal. The Gunners outclassed their hosts with a 4-0 victory, moving them within striking distance of Manchester City, who visit the Emirates Stadium next weekend. However, Bukayo Saka’s injury late on will worry Arteta. The Gunners outclassed their hosts with a 4-0 victory, moving...

  Manchester United have lost four of their opening seven games of the English Premier League season for the first time after Crystal Palace won 1-0 at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s side looked to have turned a corner with wins against Burnley and Palace in the Carabao Cup, but Joachim Andersen’s first-half strike turned the skies gloomy again for the...

Delta State has won the 2023 National Youth Games (NYG) tagged “Asaba 2023” with a total of 116 medals to underline its dominance of the games. Team Delta bagged 51 gold; 34 silver and 31 bronze medals to emerge 7th consecutive winners, Lagos State came second with a total of 61 medals comprising 21 gold; 19 silver and 21 bronze...

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has provided a worrying injury update on Bukayo Saka following their 4-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday. Saka was seen limping during the match at the Vitality Stadium. The England forward limped off in last Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham and missed the midweek Carabao Cup victory over Brentford. Saka started the game against Bournemouth and opened the...

Yero became the governor following the death of Patrick Yakowa in a helicopter crash. ...

The judge said that the NNPP candidates failed to substantially proof their cases and thereby dismissed the cases in their entirety. ...

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Kevin McCarthy on Saturday forcefully defended House passage of a 45-day stopgap spending bill. The bill, if passed by the Senate, will fund the government through November and avert a shutdown. McCarthy dared his detractors to force a "motion to vacate" — a vote that could end his speakership. A defiant Kevin McCarthy on Saturday told House Republican critics calling for his...

A TODDLER sucks on a dummy and cries as around 200 migrants try to cross the Channel. The child was being carried across the dunes of Sangatte, northern France, at 8am yesterday. Steve Finn Steve Finn Steve Finn Nearly 40 people clambered into a black rubber dinghy to embark on the dangerous 21-mile crossing. Three people already on board raced to meet them as...

Troops of Joint Task Force in the South-East, code-named Operation UDO KA II, have killed four suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Anambra State. The acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Awka. He said...

Government Seals Access Bank Over Non-Payment Of Tax Report has it that Access Bank in Oyo has been sealed over non-payment of tax to the state. GoldenNewsNg gathered that the enforcement team of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, led by the Director, Land Use Charge, Esv. Olufisayo Ogunbiyi, during an Enforcement tour around the city of Ibadan, said...

On this episode of “Tea With Tay”, Temisan sits with actress, model, and video vixen and Big Brother Africa housemate Beverly Osu. Beverly talks about her childhood days, life as a student in a convent school, and being expelled for being extra with all creative endeavours. Beverly spoke about her famous appearance in Ice Prince‘s “Oleku” video, Kizz Daniel‘s “Madu”, her...

In this episode of “The Dip”, Soma talks about the SomGel ship, what he’ll be focusing on now that he’s out of the house, and how he feels about his experience this season. Watch: The post Angel & I had Chemistry & We Connected on a Mental Level — Soma | “The Dip” appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to...

American Hip Hop star, Gunna surprised attendees of his recently held concert in Los Angeles with an unexpected guest performance. The rapper brought out Nigerian gospel artiste, Victor Thompson on stage to perform his hit song, ‘This year’ at his sold-out concert in Los Angeles, California. A video from the music event which has gone viral shows Thompson singing his melodious...

Joseph Aloba has disclosed that his late son, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka Mohbad met his wife, Omowunmi at Marlian Music. He said the couplehad known each other at a very tender age at Oke-Iletu, Ikorodu, Lagos, before they were able to reconnect at Naira Marley’s record label. The grieving father, who described Mohbad as a simple and modest individual, said when...

Luton Town claimed a historic first English Premier League victory by shocking forlorn Everton at Goodison Park. Luton were promoted via the Championship play-offs last season and had collected a single point from their opening five top-flight games but resisted an Everton fightback to take home all three points. The hosts were the better side early on, and winger Dwight McNeil...

  The Ogun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Isabo area of Abeokuta, the state capital, on Saturday, upheld the electoral victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the March 18 governorship contest in the state as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The three-man Tribunal, headed by Justice Hamidu Kunaza,...

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has implored Nigerians not to give up despite the country’s current dire circumstances. Oborevwori’s felicitation to Nigerians on the 63rd independence anniversary of the nation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, wherein the Governor He urged Deltans and other Nigerians to support governments at all levels in their quest...

Nasarawa State has experienced a devastating flood in two local government areas; over 60 houses and properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The Director General of the State Emergency Management Agency, Zachary Allumaga, revealed the development during a press conference held in Lafia on Saturday. He described the unfortunate flood disaster that rendered many residents homeless and their belongings in ruins...

Speaking after the judgment, INEC’s counsel Vilba Kintai, and Nurudeen Kareem counsel to Jeremiah, said they would appeal against the judgment. ...

IT is witching hour in Johannesburg’s buzzing Melrose Arch district and cabin crew are flooding into the Tiger’s Milk bar. Under the low lighting, pilots and flight attendants mingle with revellers as waiters deliver £100 bottles of tequila to their most well-heeled customers. The party hotspot was thrust into the spotlight last week after British Airways pilot Mike Beaton visited it...