Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Obasa reclaims his place as Lagos Assembly speaker MudashirunObasa Obasa reclaims his place as Lagos Assembly speaker. Mudashiru Obasa has been returned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa was reinstated following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda, who stepped down from the role with immediate effect. He was returned as the speaker during Monday’s plenary session. In January, the lawmakers impeached Obasa over multiple allegations, including poor leadership style, high-handedness, frequent lateness to plenary sessions, abuse of office, and intimidation of colleagues. The impeachment was supported by over 90 per cent of the lawmakers. Reacting to…

Donald Trump Mentions Five  Cryptocurrencies For National Reserve Donald Trump Donald Trump Mentions Five  Cryptocurrencies For National Reserve Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano will be included in a “Crypto Strategic Reserve”, according to Trump. “A US Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt attacks by the Biden Administration, which is why my Executive Order on Digital Assets directed the Presidential Working Group to move forward on a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA,” the US president said on Sunday. “I will make sure the US is the Crypto Capital of the World.”…

Makinde set to host Sierra Leone President Governor Seyi Makinde Makinde set to host Sierra Leone President. Gov. Seyi Makinde will receive Sierra Leone’s President Julius Bio in Ibadan on Monday. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju. The statement revealed that President Bio will visit the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo. The governor warmly welcome President Bio and his delegation, expressing that the people of Oyo State are delighted to host them during this visit. “President Bio and his team will experience Oyo State’s rich history and…

Jonathan gives reason for refusal to implement 2014 confab report Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Jonathan gives reason for refusal to implement 2014 confab report Jonathan gives reason for refusal to implement 2014 confab report. Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday explained why his administration did not implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference. He made this known when he joined former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to pay a condolence visit to the family of late Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo in Lagos. Jonathan said the political situation in Nigeria at the time was too turbulent to accommodate presentation of the recommendations,…

ATM machines ready for withdrawal fee of N100 for cash transaction ATM machines ready for withdrawal fee of N100 for cash transaction. Banks are loading their ATMs with cash as they commenced charging N100 for transactions on March 1. The Central Bank released the revised ATM transaction fees in a circular dated February 10, 2025. Under the revised fee structure, withdrawals from one’s bank ATMs will remain free of charge. However, customers using ATMs of other banks will be subjected to a charge of N100 per withdrawal of N20,000 or less at on-site ATMs, which are located within or directly…

Academy Awards: Anora shines, other winners at 2025 Oscars Anora, other winners at 2025 Oscars Academy Awards: Anora shines, other winners at 2025 Oscars Academy Awards: Anora shines, other winners at 2025 Oscars. The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, dazzled audiences coast-to-coast as it aired live from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood on March 2, 2025. With winners announced across 23 categories, the ceremony celebrated cinematic excellence while paying tribute to the heroes and victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The night belonged to Anora, which claimed five awards, including the coveted Best Picture. Anora,…

CBN, with tighter regulations, commits to strengthening financial system Yemi Cardoso CBN, with tighter regulations, commits to strengthening financial system. The Central Bank of Nigeria has reinforced its regulatory oversight to bolster the resilience and transparency of the country’s financial system, reaffirming its commitment to strict compliance and risk management across financial institutions. According to a statement from the apex bank on Sunday, the CBN reaffirmed its commitment at a Mandatory Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Training Workshop held in Lagos on February 28, 2025. The event, organised in collaboration with Citi, brought together compliance officers, trade operations specialists, and correspondent…

EU informs students on study opportunities in Europe European Union logo EU informs students on study opportunities in Europe. The European Union through its ‘Study in Europe Fair,’ has provided Nigerian students with direct access to information about studying in Europe, offering opportunities to explore a diverse range of academic programmes and disciplines. The ‘2025 EU Study in Europe Fair’ is a collaborative initiative led by the EU Delegation in Nigeria with active participation from EU Member States, held simultaneously in Lagos and Kano states. The event aimed to promote European higher education opportunities, showcase academic programmes, including research and…

Fubara ready for fresh LG elections, asks Heads of Administration to take charge Sir Siminalayi Fubara Fubara ready for fresh LG elections, asks Heads of Administration to take charge. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) will conduct fresh elections for local government councils following recent Supreme Court judgments on the state’s lingering political crisis. In a statewide broadcast on Sunday, Governor Fubara stated that while his administration disagrees with the court rulings, it remains committed to upholding the rule of law. He assured that once the certified true copies of…

CGC Adewale Adeniyi, For Leadership Role, Receives Sun Newspaper Public Service Award CGC Adewale Adeniyi, For Leadership Role, Receives Sun Newspaper Public Service Award The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been honoured with the Sun Newspaper Public Service Award, recognising his leadership and contributions to national development. The event, which was held in Lagos on Saturday, 1 March 2025, , was attended by dignitaries such as Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo,…