Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

I sacked my daughter when she was late — Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo I sacked my daughter when she was late — Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, recalled how he sacked his daughter from his farm on account of late coming to work. According to Obasanjo, the action had an indescribable effect on all his employees, saying “if Baba could do this to his daughter, who are we?” The former President, who made the disclosure, while playing host to the new Chairman, Board of Management of Federal Medical Centre Idi-Aba in Abeokuta, Dr Dayo Israel, who was on…

NAMA reaches 76.5% in ICPC compliance rating Nigerian Airspace Management Agency The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has measured up to 76.5 per cent compliance score in the 2024 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard conducted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. This rating reflects a significant adherence to ethical and integrity standards among federal agencies. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Abdullahi Musa, the ICPC, in a post-deployment letter dated February 6, 2025, read, “Sequel to the deployment, scoring, and ratings of assessed MDAs, your documents were analysed, and your…

Swearing by Quran, Ari says he’s not bothered about sack, ‘Binani of APC won Adamawa guber election, not Fintiri of PDP’ Swearing by Quran, Ari says he’s not bothered about sack, ‘Binani of APC won Adamawa guber election, not Fintiri of PDP’ Hardly a week after the National Assembly approved his dismissal, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Barr Hudu Ari, has insisted that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections in the state, Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani, won the poll. He had been suspended after he declared Binani as the…

US Visa Drop Box Provision Missing In Nigeria US Visa Drop Box Provision Missing In Nigeria. The drop box visa processing option is no longer available for US visa applicants in Nigeria, marking a significant shift in the visa renewal process. Nairametrics sources confirm that the service, which previously allowed eligible applicants to renew their visas without an in-person interview, has been quietly removed from the appointment booking system. While the US Embassy in Nigeria has yet to issue an official statement on the change, applicants attempting to schedule visa renewals have reported that the drop box feature is no…

The duo of Kumuyi, Adeboye emerge Yoruba Persons of the Year 2025 Kumuyi and Adeboye The duo of Kumuyi, Adeboye emerge Yoruba Persons of the Year 2025 The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, and the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, have been announced as winners of the Irohinodua 2025 Persons of the Year Award. The editorial board of Irohin Odua, the first pan Yoruba news online, disclosed this in a statement published on its website on Saturday, commending the duo for their outstanding service to God and humanity.…

Saudi Arabia restricts to single-entry visas for countries including Nigeria Saudi Arabia restricts to single-entry visas for countries including Nigeria Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations that will impact travelers from 14 countries, restricting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days with no option for extension. The changes apply to tourists, business travelers, and those visiting family members, while excluding applicants for Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visas. The new regulations target travellers from the following nations: Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. Saudi authorities have cited the misuse…

Peter Obi’s visit to Indonesia explained Peter Obi Peter Obi’s visit to Indonesia explained Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections and former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Peter Obi has revealed the motive behind his recent trip to Indonesia. According to Obi, the trip was to understudy the progress made so far by the Asian country and compare with Nigeria’s as a wake up call. The opposition politician revealed this on his X handle on Sunday. “Driven by my firm conviction that what is imperatively required now is to learn from and strictly apply the…

NECA presents solution to unemployment crisis NECA presents solution to unemployment crisis The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has called for strategic interventions in Small and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and skill development to address the nation’s unemployment crisis. Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director General of NECA made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Oyerinde said that job creation cannot happen by chance but through deliberate policies that foster business growth and skills development. He stressed that the government must provide the enabling environment for the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)…

Educational Policy: Accountability and Policy Tracker lauds FG’s Proposal Educational Policy: Accountability and Policy Tracker lauds FG’s Proposal Accountability and Policy Tracker (APT) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s government on the 12-year basic education policy and urged him to also prioritize teachers welfare and improve the learning environment for pupils. APT, which is a Non-government agency comprising more than 10,000 members, made the commendation while speaking to a section of the media at its Abuja office. The group urged the general public to disregard those saying the proposed educational policy is the same as the current or previous ones hence…

CBN ready with New Policy Measures to handle Inflation CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso CBN ready with New Policy Measures to handle Inflation The fight to curtail battle inflation entered a new chapter with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s plan to adopt an inflation targeting framework to price management. The framework, which is also being implemented by central banks of several African countries, is expected to strengthen Nigerians’ purchasing power, and disposable income, drive aggregate demand and stimulate production, writes Festus Akanbi The effects of rising inflation are felt by households and businesses across the nooks and crannies of the country.…