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President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigerians were living a “fake good life” before the removal of the fuel subsidy, a decision he said was necessary to prevent the country from plunging into economic crisis. Speaking during the 34th and 35th combined convocation ceremonies of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State, the President explained that his administration’s decision to remove the petrol subsidy and unify exchange rates was driven by the urgent need to salvage Nigeria’s future. Represented by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole, SAN, Tinubu noted that the subsidies,…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to disclose the names of the companies and contractors who collected over N167 billion mobilisation fees from 31 ministries, departments, and agencies of government (MDAs) without executing the projects. SERAP specifically asked President Tinubu to direct the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, to identify the contractors and also recover the stolen funds from them. The civil society organisation further sought details of the projects for which the contractors received N167 billion, including the…

The inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered immediate investigation into the unfortunate boat incident that occurred in Kogi State, where many lives were lost on Friday. The IGP stated this while commiserating on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) with the government and people of Kogi State, particularly the families affected by the boat tragedy. The boat mishap, which occurred along the Dambo-Ebuchi waterways of the River Niger in Kupa local government area of Kogi State, involved over 160 passengers, with 24 rescued and others still unaccounted for. Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in response to…

Pregnant women in Oyo State have been urged to register for antenatal care and ensure they undergo an HIV test to determine their HIV status. Chairman, Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), Dr. Gbola Adetunji, who made the call while addressing journalists on Sunday during a sensitisation campaign organised to commemorate the 2024 World AIDS Day, emphasised that Nigeria contributes significantly to the global HIV burden, particularly among children. He stated that, according to UNICEF in 2020, Nigeria accounted for a substantial number of new child HIV infections worldwide, with an estimated 21,000 new infections, the highest…

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has accused his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, some members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and editors of some leading newspapers, of an alleged grand plan to orchestrate a media trial to discredit his victory in the September 21 governorship election and his administration in the State. The governor, who made the accusations in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Fred Itua, was reacting to the claim by former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) manipulated the election in his favour. According to him, “We are aware that…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and a former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.) were among many prominent Nigerians that attended the first edition of Christmas carols and praise festival in Jos, the Plateau State capital at the weekend. The three-day event was organised by the Plateau State Government in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the Ten Commandments Prayer Altar, Du in Jos. Organisers said the praise festival was put together to unite the people in worship and to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Chairman, Central Planning Committee and the Secretary to the State…

Chairman, Board of Trustees, Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Product (ADITOP) in the South South region, Dr Nya Asuquo, has pledged to do everything within the reach of their members to ensure that petrol pump price is crashed before the end of the year. Asuquo made the promise yesterday while interacting with journalists few days after inaugurating the state branch of ADITOP in Calabar. He stressed that the association under his watch shall provide an alternative in the distribution and transportation of petroleum products across the country. The BOT chairman stated that the association has mapped out strategies…

National Population Commission (NPC) has dismissed reports circulating online suggesting that its chairman, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, announced 2025 as the date for Nigeria’s next population and housing census. In a statement issued by the acting director of public affairs, Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba, the commission said no official date had been set for the census. It said the chairman’s remarks at the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development in Abuja was misinterpreted by some individuals seeking to mislead the public. READ ALSO: NPC Ready To Conduct National Census In 2025, Says Chairman “The chairman expressed…

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has revealed that the country lost more to foreign exchange subsidy than it spent on fuel subsidy. According to him, Nigeria lost around N6.2trillion to harsh foreign exchange policies and subsidy in the year 2022 compared to N4.5trillion that the country spent on fuel subsidy in the same year. Speaking at the 2024 Bankers Dinner, Cardoso described foreign exchange subsidy as “the real elephant in the room.” Details Later…

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal on Friday discharged and acquitted 58-year-old medical director, Dr Olufemi Olaleye of the offence of defiling his wife’s niece. The appellate court, in a lead judgment delivered by Justice Jimi Olukayode Bada, also nullified the life sentence imposed on Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court. The upper court in the Judgment, also supported by the two other members of the panel, Justice Abdu Dogo and Justice Mohammed Abubakar, held that there were material contradictions in…