Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

OKUAMA CRISIS: Senators Nwoko, Dafinone, Onowakpo, Hon. Waive Praised For Intervention Efforts Senators Ned Nwoko Senators Nwoko, Dafinone, Onowakpo, Hon. Waive Praised For Intervention Efforts The intervention of Senators Ned Nwoko, Ede Dafinone, and Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, alongside Rt. Hon. Francis Waive, in the Okuama crisis has drawn commendations from various quarters. Their roles in addressing the violence that erupted in the Delta community have been recognized as crucial in de-escalating tensions and pushing for justice. The lawmakers, representing different constituencies in Delta State, were actively involved in legislative and diplomatic efforts following the tragic killing of soldiers and the subsequent…

Nigeria in partnership with Brazil on $8b Green Initiative R-L: Vice President Kashim Shettima with Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, during a visit to the Vice President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday (17/03/2025). • To boost Nigerian agricultural sector taking advantage of Brazilian tropical agriculture technology The two, Nigeria and Brazil on Monday signed an $8b green initiatives, and investment plans that targets agricultural revolution in Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. This agreement which was witnessed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, was signed by Carlos Garcete, Ambassador of Brazil to Nigeria and Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister…

First African artiste to feature on Rolling Stone cover; Rema Photo: Instagram @mavinrecords Nigerian music superstar, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history as the first African artiste to feature on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. According to Rolling Stone, the Afrobeats sensation known for breaking boundaries on the global stage is the Cover Star for the April edition of the prestigious magazine. Mavin Records lauded the uncommon feat with a post on its official Instagram page. “Rave Lordé Rema the Afrobeats…

UBEC makes effort to strengthen basic education, launches strategic framework UBEC makes effort to strengthen basic education, launches strategic framework The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is to adopt Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) as a key priority in its new strategic blueprint for delivering basic education services across the country. The commission’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, David Apeh, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Apeh quoted UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, as making the remarks during a series of meetings with private sector stakeholders, including Tonia Uduimoh, Head of the Oando Foundation. Garba emphasised the importance…

Lagos diverts traffic for Mekwen Bridge repair from March 19 to May 26 Lagos diverts traffic for Mekwen Bridge repair from March 19 to May 26 The Lagos State Government has declared a traffic diversion plan ahead of the emergency repairs on the Independence/Mekwen Bridge (inbound Marina/CMS route). This repairs are scheduled to commence on Wednesday, March 19, and will last until Monday, May 26, 2025, as disclosed in a statement posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation on Sunday. “The Lagos State Government has rolled out a diversion plan ahead of…

States spending on infrastructure amount to N28.8tn Nigeria Governors Forum States spending on infrastructure amount to N28.8tn State governors have outlined ambitious plans to boost capital expenditure in states to address the infrastructure deficit in their various domains. The governors have earmarked N17.51tn to fund capital projects in their 2025 budgets. They had earmarked N11.34tn to fund similar projects in 2024 but could not secure sufficient funds, as the states recorded a deficit of N3.98tn last year. This indicates that the sub-nationals plan to spend N28.85tn on infrastructure upgrades to boost economic development in two years following the improved revenue…

Nigeria imported N520bn weapons in 2024 – Report Nigeria flag Nigeria imported N520bn weapons in 2024 – Report Nigeria imported arms and ammunition worth over N520bn in 2024, The PUNCH has learnt. According to the Q4 2024 trade statistics report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on March 7, 2025, the country spent N777.1bn on arms and ammunition importation between 2020 and 2024. The data for the report was sourced from the Nigeria Customs Service (through the Integrated Customs Information System), the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, various companies in the upstream and downstream oil sectors, the Central Bank…

NFF partners ValueJet as official airline NFF, ValueJet partner as official airline Fast-growing Nigerian airline, ValueJet, on Saturday signed a partnership agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation as the official airline of the NFF and the national teams. At a ceremony that took place at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, the Chief Executive Officer/Accountable Manager of ValueJet, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi said the airline is delighted to become an official partner of Nigeria football and is determined to work towards ensuring comfortable movement and timely presence of the National Teams at major international matches and championships. “We are happy…

NECA cry against high annual FRC levies on private firms Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde NECA cry against high annual FRC levies on private firms. Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has strongly condemned the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria over the imposition of what NECA described as “outrageous” annual dues on private and non-quoted companies. According to a statement, NECA warned that the move could cripple businesses and stifle economic growth. “This outcry follows the implementation of the Financial Reporting Council Amendment Act 2023 (FRC Act), which expanded the scope of companies under the FRC’s regulatory oversight,” the statement said. It mentioned that the…

UNN council remembers to pay courtesy visit to Azikiwe’s family, hails late ex-president Prof. (Mrs.) Uche Azikiwe UNN council remembers to pay courtesy visit to Azikiwe’s family, hails late ex-president The Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has paid a courtesy visit to Prof. (Mrs.) Uche Azikiwe, the widow of late former President Nnamdi Azikiwe. According to a Sunday statement, the Pro-Chancellor of the university, Kayode Ojo, and other Governing Council members of the institution paid a courtesy visit to Mrs Azikiwe at her residence in Nsukka. Ojo, who led the delegation, told Mrs Azikiwe that he was…