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Month: November 2023

Governor Adeleke felicitates nephew, Davido at 31

The governor acknowledged the inspiring and uplifting zeal which he has demonstrated toward a successful music career. Gov Ademola Adeleke of Osun has congratulated sensational hip-hop artist and global music icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on the occasion of his 31st birthday. This is contained in a congratulatory message issued by the Spokesperson…

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Are we your slaves? – Senate minority caucus protests appointments by Akpabio

The senators questioned Akpabio’s authority to make such decisions without their consent. Chaos erupted in the Senate chambers as Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the appointment of Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) as minority leader and Osita Ngwu (PDP, Enugu West) as minority whip. The appointments immediately sparked outrage among members of the minority caucus,…

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Lagos judge warns against dropping charms in his courtroom

A talisman was found in the courtroom following the last sitting of a murder case. Justice Hakeem Oshodi of Ikeja High Court, has warned members of the public against dropping charms in his courtroom. Oshodi made this warning as he was presiding over the trial of five men charged with the killing of one Ifeanyi…

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Nigeria calls for Tech solutions to curb illicit finances in West Africa

Illicit financial flows pose serious threat to the sub-region which is facing rising cases of money laundering and terrorism. Nigeria has called on member states of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) to employ modern technologies to combat illicit financial flows in the sub-region. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the Attorney-General of…

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Senate confirms Agbasi as MD of Federal Road Maintenance Agency

The Senate also confirmed the appointment of nine other persons as members of the Board of FERMA. The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Dr Chukwuemeke Agbasi as the Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA). This followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on FERMA at the Committee…

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Man drags his 2 sons to court for beating their elder sister

The man’s children broke into his house while he was out of the country. A man identified as Ade Olowopopo, has dragged his two sons, Kunle and Mayowa to court for allegedly beating up their sister, Bisi, and for stealing his properties at Lakwe Lekki, Lagos State. The suspects were on Monday, November 20, 2023,…

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Christmas hair slay: 5 braids that’ll make you look like a goddess

Ladies, Christmas is just around the corner, and you know what that means—you need to look your absolute best. One of the trendiest hairstyles you can rock this season is bohemian braids. However, one of the challenges can be finding high-quality but affordable hair extensions. But fear not; Darling Nigeria has the perfect solution for…

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Subsidy removal increases FAAC monthly revenue to ₦1 trillion

Successive governments have labelled petroleum subsidy as the main challenge the government faces when it comes to revenue generation. The aftermath of the fuel subsidy removal has added more revenue to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) with the fund rising from ₦650 billion to ₦1 trillion monthly within a four-month period. This was made…

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IPOB’s Simon Ekpa sabotaging our efforts in Southeast – Chief of Defence Staff

General Musa alleged that Simon Ekpa is receiving protection from Finland. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has pointed fingers at Simon Ekpa, the proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), accusing him of sabotaging security forces’ efforts in the southeast region. General Musa made this assertion during a sectoral debate…

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Nigeria records 590,000 new Tuberculosis yearly – Public Health physician

Nigeria ranks second in Africa and third in the world in the prevalence of tuberculosis. Nigeria records about 590,000 new cases of Tuberculosis yearly, Prof Sunday Aderibigbe, a Public Health Physician at the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, has said. Aderibighe made the submission in a paper he presented…

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