Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has said the choice of Dr. Olayide Adelami and Tayo Oluwatuyi as Deputy Governor and Secretary to the State Government, SSG, respectively is because he sees them as highly qualified and well-equipped to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to them. According to the governor, it was the right thing done by his administration. Aiyedatiwa, disclosed this on Friday, January 26, at the Government House in Akure, the state capital while meeting both Adelami and Oluwatuyi for the first time since their appointment. He disclosed that he received calls and messages from notable personalities, including…
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The Court Of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday, March 6, affirmed Julius Abure as the chairman of the Labour Party, LP. It also set aside the decision of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory which in 2023, restrained Abure and two others from parading themselves as national officers of the party. Justice Hamma Barka, while delivering judgment, held that the High Court was wrong to have assumed jurisdiction on the matter. The Appellate Court also awarded a cost of N1 million in favour of Abure and against the respondent, Lamidi Apapa. Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court…
The National Assembly (NASS) has now spent a total sum of N53.7 billion on cars for elected lawmakers in the last 12 years. It was learned that the lawmakers, both senators, and members of the House of Representatives, purchased luxury cars every four years, running into billions of cars in cost. In the 7th Assembly between 2011 and 2015, a total of N3.5 billion was spent on cars for only serving lawmakers. The figure rose to N4.7 billion in the 8th Assembly between 2015 and 2019. During the 9th Assembly between 2019 and 2023 as well, the amount spent for…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed plans to review its result management system following complaints from Nigerians and external observers about the 2023 general elections. INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during the post-election review meeting with Collation and Returning Officers on Friday, July 21, 2023, in Abuja, saying its result management system had been a subject of litigation. According to him, the commission would assess its strengths and weaknesses so that the result management system could be improved. “At the same time, issues have arisen and some Nigerians have raised concerns about result management at various…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced it is increasing tuition fees for students in the institution. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Folasade Ogunsola disclosed this in a meeting with the representatives of non-teaching staff unions on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Senate Committee Chamber of the school. Ogunsola revealed the proposed fees for undergraduate students of the school as the school has now increased its tuition from about N20,000 to over N100,000 depending on the course of study. This is coming at the centre of rising inflation and hikes in petrol prices in the country following…
Forbes has listed some Nigerians among the billionaire businessmen and philanthropists rating in its billionaires list in the World. In its latest comprehensive list of the world’s billionaires for 2023, Forbes named 2,460 individual billionaires from across the globe. Nigeria has a good number of wealthy men both within the country and across the African continent. These men have amassed their wealth through business ventures. Below is a list of the ten richest men in Nigeria and their net worth. Topping the list is Aliko Dangote. He is the president of a Nigerian multinational industrial conglomerate, Dangote group. His source of…
A business magnate and Pro-Chancellor of Adeleke University in Ede, Osun State, Dr. Deji Adeleke, has given reasons why the ongoing construction of a $2 billion power plant of 1,250 megawatt which he embarked on in Ajebandele village of Ondo State may be delayed for one year. Adeleke, one of the leading industrialists in Nigeria commenced the project a few years ago to complement the existing 4,000 megawatts of Nigeria. Addressing the 9th set of graduates of Adeleke University Ede, Osun State, Adeleke disclosed that looters invaded the power plant site to steal components of the turbine machines which cost…
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, granted bail to the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele in the sum of N20 million. Emefiele was arraigned on two counts of illegal possession of firearm and ammunition before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, after over six weeks since his arrest and detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). Oweibo, said the charges against Emefiele are bailable. Emefiele appearing before the judge pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him by the Federal Government (FG). After the plea, Joseph Daudu, a Senior Advocate…
Data from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shown that electronic transfer levies generated N80.86 billion for the three tiers of government in the first six months of 2023. It has also followed a sharp increase in electronic transfers that had been recorded in the country in recent times. Electronic Money Transfer (EMT) levy was introduced as a source of government revenue in the Finance Act 2020, which amended the Stamp Duty Act to tap into the growth of electronic funds transfer in Nigeria. It is a singular and one-off charge of N50 on electronic receipt or transfer of…
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state has declared a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect. The governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere confirmed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 23. He said the decision followed the deteriorating security situation in the area. The statement read in part, “Governor Mutfwang took the decision after consultations with the relevant security agencies. “He stated that only persons on essential duties are allowed to move within the local government area until further notice. “He urged all citizens, especially residents of Mangu Local…