Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

‘Let’s meet in the street,’ Oshiomhole challenges Abati over mischievous question Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole ‘Let’s meet in the street,’ Oshiomhole challenges Abati over mischievous question ‘Let’s meet in the street,’ Oshiomhole challenges Abati over mischievous question. Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has challenged Arise TV anchor and former presidential spokesperson, Dr Reuben Abati, to a fight over what he described as disrespectful and mischievous comments made on live television. Oshiomhole issued the challenge on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he reacted to a recent episode of Arise TV’s The Morning Show…

Pay Abiola’s Family N45bn to end June 12 matters – Lamido Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido Pay Abiola’s Family N45bn to end June 12 matters – Lamido • Words from IBB showed Abiola was being owed ₦45 billion. A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has called on President Bola Tinubu to compensate the family of the late Moshood Abiola with ₦45 billion as restitution for the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election. Lamido made the call on Tuesday during the public presentation of his autobiography, Being True to Myself, in Abuja. He argued that the payment…

UBEC, for funds disbursement, introduces new template UBEC, for funds disbursement, introduces new template UBEC, for funds disbursement, introduces new template. The Universal Basic Education Commission on Tuesday said it will unveil a new template for the disbursement of counterpart funding for Universal Basic Education. This is according to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Aisha Garba. Garba spoke at the interactive workshop with the State Universal Basic Education Boards in Abuja. Garba noted that the Federal Government, through the Commission, recently had to realign the delivery of basic education in line with four strategic pillars to ensure increased access…

Bill on YABATECH to varsity passes second reading YABATECH Bill on YABATECH to varsity passes second reading Bill on YABATECH to varsity passes second reading. The bill to turn Yaba College of Technology into a University of Technology and Vocational Studies has passed the second reading in the Senate. The bill, after being read for the second time on Monday, was referred to the Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFUND for further legislative action and report back in four weeks. The move was presided over by Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, at the plenary…

International Press Conference in London – Wike, Umahi, others to present Tinubu’s achievements President Bola Tinubu International Press Conference in London – Wike, Umahi, others to present Tinubu’s achievements. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, his counterpart in the Ministry of Works, Dave Umahi, and other ministers will present their ministries’ success stories at an International Press Conference in London, the United Kingdom. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Project Internal Coordinator of the President Bola Tinubu Midterm Legacy Projects Review Committee, Bode Adeyemi, said the ministers and heads of departments and agencies will…

Closure of Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos will last 21 days – FG Closure of Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos will last 21 days – FG The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos State, from May 18, to carry out urgent repairs that will last for 21 days. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, said in a statement released on Tuesday that the closure would begin at 7.00 a.m. on Sunday (May 18). She said that some sections of the bridge would be completely closed, while others would experience partial closure…

Faith led me to marry my wife –  Pastor Enenche Pastor, Dr Paul Enenche. (NAN image)  Faith led me to marry my wife –  Pastor Enenche * Becky didn’t care much about dressing but faith did wonders. The founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche, has said he married his wife, Becky Enenche, even though she didn’t look stylish when they first met. In a video that went viral on Tuesday, Enenche said he was led by faith, not by her physical appearance. Enenche explained that Becky, who was a medical student at the time, didn’t care much…

CBN, NIBSS partner to launch diaspora BVN platform, aims $1bn monthly remittances CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso CBN, NIBSS partner to launch diaspora BVN platform, aims $1bn monthly remittances * With focus on ‘building a secure, efficient, and inclusive financial ecosystem for Nigerians globally.’ The Central Bank of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, has launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number platform, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing financial access for Nigerians in the diaspora. The platform, which enables Nigerians abroad to obtain their BVN remotely, removes the need for physical presence in Nigeria. Speaking at the event…

Event Wrap-Up: Africa CEO Forum 2025 Concludes in Abidjan Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | 12–13 May 2025 The Africa CEO Forum 2025 officially concluded today in Abidjan, closing two powerful days of dialogue, dealmaking, and decisive leadership. The summit brought together over 2,000 participants, including global investors, CEOs, ministers, and policy influencers; all focused on propelling Africa into its next phase of economic transformation. A Historic Line-Up of Leaders This year’s edition was headlined by six Heads of State, whose presence reinforced the strategic importance of the forum: 1. H.E. Alassane Ouattara, President of Côte d’Ivoire 2. H.E. Bassirou Diomaye Faye,…

Tax reforms aimed to fight inefficiency, boost revenue —Tinubu President Bola Tinubu Tax reforms aimed to fight inefficiency, boost revenue. President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that the ongoing tax reforms are aimed at boosting revenue generation and addressing inefficiencies in the country’s tax system. Speaking through his representative, Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, at the 27th Annual Tax Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu outlined the government’s vision for a robust and transparent tax framework. The president acknowledged that the theme of the conference, “Taxation for Development, Policies, Law, and Implementation,” is particularly timely, given the ongoing tax…