Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FIRS achieves 2025 oil, gas revenue target – Adedeji … peace has been great contributor where oil and gas facilities are situated The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has met its oil and gas sector revenue target for 2025. It is the first time in many years. The agency attributes this milestone to a sustained peace in the Niger Delta. Spokesman for FIRS Executive Chairman Dare Adekanmbi made this known yesterday in a statement. According to him, Adekanmbi, FIRS Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, stated this when he received the delegation of military top brass led by Chief of Defence Staff…

I’ll give my version of story, Comfort Emmanson finally speaks up Comfort Emmanson I’ll give my version of story, Comfort Emmanson finally speaks up Comfort Emmanson, the passenger who was detained over unruly behaviour on an Ibom Air flight, has spoken out after her release from Kirikiri Prison. On Instagram post, Emmanson thanked her supporters for their prayers and love during her detention, saying she’s still recovering from the physical and emotional toll of her experience. She expressed gratitude to her loved ones and God, and announced plans to seek medical treatment before sharing her side of the story. “Thank…

Nine new private varsities approved – FG Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa The Federal Government has given consent for the establishment of nine new private universities across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Alausa said the newly approved institutions are Tazkiyah University, Kaduna State; Leadership University, Abuja; Jimoh Babalola University, Kwara State; Bridget University, Mbaise, Imo State; Greenland University, Jigawa State; JEFAP University, Niger State; Azione Verde University, Imo State; Unique Open University,…

FEC, for construction of bus terminals in six zones, approves N142bn File: Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali … says lack of major bus terminals cause road accidents and crimes The Federal Government on Wednesday has approved N142bn for the construction of modern bus terminals across the country. The government also ordered all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies still processing contracts under the 2024 Appropriation to complete their procurement activities by the end of September 2025. The approval for the N142bn and the deadline for the conclusion of the 2024 project procurement were made during the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over…

Godfrey Chikwere of Ebonyi radio honours with two awards after suspension Acting General Manager, Legacy FM, Mr Godfrey Chikwere…Photo Credit: Facebook | (Odo Godfrey Chikwere) Some days into his suspension as the General Manager of Legacy FM, Ebonyi State, Godfrey Chikwere, known as Baby Mouth, has received two awards from separate organisations. He was earlier suspended by the privately owned station’s management, who noted repeated breaches of its code of conduct. This came shortly after Chikwere, in a Facebook post, criticised the handling of state matters by Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru. In that post, he accused the administration…

Edo Gov. declares jobs for youths into civil service Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State. Photo: X @m_akpakomiza Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced a massive recruitment initiative to bring a new wave of youths into the state civil service, a move he described as a cornerstone in his mission to combat unemployment and accelerate Edo’s development. While speaking at the All Progressives Congress campaign rally in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, ahead of the August 16, 2025, Edo Central Senatorial by-election, Okpebholo said his passion to serve stems from a deep love for his people and…

NELFUND’s recovery method on students loan after graduation NELFUND logo The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has explained how students who take loans from the fund will repay them. He said that graduates are expected to begin repaying their loans two years after completing their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), but only if they have a job. For those who are unemployed, NELFUND will help connect them with job opportunities through a special portal. Once employed, their employers will deduct 10% of their salary to repay the loan. “If a student finishes school and…

Dangote Refinery drops petrol price to N820, deploying 4,000 CNG trucks for distribution Dangote Petroleum Refinery has made public a drop in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by N30 per litre. The petrol price cut, which takes effect from August 12, 2025, lowers the cost from N850 to N820 per litre. According to a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring consistent and uninterrupted supply of petroleum products across the country. The company also announced plans to start the phased deployment…

Kwam 1 gets ambassadorial appoinment from FG after airport flight saga Kwam 1 gets ambassadorial appoinment from FG after airport flight saga Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1, has been appointed an ambassador for airport security and passenger conduct by the Federal Government, following chaos incident on the ValueJet flight. The announcement was made Wednesday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following consultations with aviation authorities and a review of recent passenger-related incidents, including those involving Kwam 1 and Comfort Emmanson. Keyamo said the incidents, though regrettable, have highlighted the need…

Court restricts Ogun govt from demolishing Gbenga Daniel properties Ogun State High Court issues orders stopping demolition of Gbenga Daniel’s properties, citing political tension with the state government. The Ogun court restrains government from demolishing Gbenga Daniel properties after issuing ex-parte orders in three separate suits on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Justice W.T. Ogundele of the Ogun State High Court, sitting in Sagamu, ruled that the state must maintain the status quo until a hearing scheduled for August 19, 2025. The court orders come amid an escalating dispute between former governor and current senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel and the administration…