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As part of its efforts to alleviate the economic constraints caused by growing fuel prices, the Ogun State government has set up a task force to regulate the increase in transportation prices throughout the state. The government is to embark on a state-wide monitoring exercise to ensure that citizens are not unfairly burdened by exorbitant transportation fees. The exercise, tagged Task Force Control of Transport Fares of Motorists and Unethical Practices by Filling Stations, was inaugurated by the state’s Ministry of Transportation last week. Commissioner for Transportation, Dairo Olugbenga, explained that the move is in response to growing concerns from…

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has decried the size of debt being owned by the country, years after he left office in 2007. Obasanjo recalled he left the nation with about $70 billion, including a $45 billion reserve and $25 billion in a designated “excess crude” account. The former President spoke on Thursday in an exclusive interview with Kayode Akintemi of News Central Television. Obasanjo, who lamented the poor quality of leadership in the country, said his government met a debt overhang of close to $36 billion but reduced it to about $3.5 to $3.6 billion before leaving office in…

Adedoyin Odunuga, the wife of popular gospel musician, Dare Melody, is dead. Adedoyin reportedly died on Thursday morning. Dare Melody’s management announced the news through an official statement on Thursday night. “We mourn the demise of our Chairman, Evang. Dare Melody’s wife. It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the transition to the eternal rest of our beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, Mrs. ADEDOYIN ODUNUGA, NEE: ODAGI). “She died early this morning 24th of October 2024. You Will Forever Be In Our Hearts R.I.P.” Gospel singer Dare Melody loses wife

Manchester United manager, André Onana has reacted to his side’s Europa League 1-1 draw against Fernabahce on Thursday. Onana was impressive for Man United as he made some crucial saves during the encounter. A goal from Christian Eriksen and Youssef En Neysri ensured both teams played a 1-1 draw. Speaking after the game, Onana said via Fabrizio Romano: “It’s very disappointing for me, for the club. “We have an obligation to win at Man United, which we didn’t do. We take our responsibilities and move on”. Meanwhile, the result means Man United are yet to win a single game in…

Afrobeats singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has revealed that she still lives with her family despite her fame and wealth. She disclosed this in an interview with Coco Jones for Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians issue. She explained that her status has not stopped her from involving friends and family in her life. “When I go back home [Nigeria], I still live with my family. My brothers are making noise playing video games. I still involve my friends in my life. We have a group chat where I solicit their opinions on what I wear. I…

The Oluyole Warriors have recorded just two wins from eight games in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. The Ibadan club currently occupies 15th position on the table with eight points. Lawal is optimistic they will get things right as the season progresses. “Yes, we all know we have a big problem in terms of scoring goals, which has also been giving us sleepless nights. But I want to assure you all that we will soon get over it, because the coaches, led by Gbenga Ogunbote, are working tirelessly to address the situation,” he told the club’s media.…

Newly elected chairmen in the October 19 council election in Kaduna State have received their Certificate of Return from the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission, KAD-SIECOM. Hajiya Hajara Mohammed, KAD-SIECOM Chairman, during the presentation of the certificates in Kaduna, explained that the election was conducted across the state in accordance with the Kaduna State Electoral Law 2024. The chairman said that it was the sixth time the Commission had conducted elections since its establishment in 2000, adding that it was the first time elected council members would hand over to an elected council, making the event historic. She noted that…

American rapper, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known as Cardi B, has landed in the hospital following a medical emergency. The rapper, who welcomed her third child with her ex-husband Offset last month said she has been in the hospital for some days. She disclosed this in a statement shared via her social media pages recently. She cancelled her scheduled performance at the One Music Fest due to the medical emergency. Cardi B who didn’t disclose the ailment, promised to be back better and stronger. “I am so sad to share this news, but I’ve been in the hospital recovering from a…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has said the appointment of Bianca Ojukwu, the wife of the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu as the Minister of State for foreign affairs, would help the federal government succeed in some frontiers. Otti, who said this in a press release signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, described the appointment of the former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain as an indication of the President’s “determination to open new progressive frontiers that would help his government succeed in critical areas”. Governor Otti described Mrs Ojukwu’s appointment as excellent and befitting because of her…

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, on Friday, charged the Nigerian Armed Forces to start developing weapons to confront terrorism and banditry. Sani said with the stringent rules that come with buying weapons from Russia, China, and the United States, Nigeria should start developing its own weapons.. Posting on X, Sani wrote: “Nigeria is fighting terrorism and banditry on different fronts. Weapons and ammunition are needed to combat them. “If it buys cheaper Aircraft or weapons from Russia or China, the US will be angry. “If it buys the expensive ones from the US, it will come with stringent conditions,…