Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Police Act Amendment Bill to allow the occupant of the Office of the Inspector General of Police to remain in office until the end of the term stipulated in the letter of appointment. The House decision followed the consideration and approval of President Bola Tinubu’s request, seeking an amendment of the Principal Act, to reflect on the tenure of the IGP. The proposed legislation to amend the Nigeria Police Act 2020 seeks to guarantee the tenure of the IGP and enhance police operations by promoting accountability, modernising policing methods and fostering a…

Billionaire Femi Otedola has called for increased support for Aliko Dangote, emphasizing the critical role Dangote plays in Nigeria’s industrial and infrastructure sectors. Otedola praised Dangote for his extensive contributions, which include the world’s largest single-train refinery and several other significant facilities. In a recent post on X, Otedola described Dangote as a “titan” whose achievements extend beyond business to essential infrastructure, such as major roads and critical industrial plants. He argued that supporting local business champions like Dangote is crucial for Nigeria’s national development and economic independence. Otedola highlighted Dangote’s extensive investments, including the largest sugar and cement factories…

The top European leagues, including the Premier League, and global players’ union Fifpro will launch legal action against world governing body Fifa over its “abuse of dominance” in the game. The European Leagues, which represents 39 leagues and 1,130 clubs in 33 countries, says it is filing a complaint to the European Commission to protect the welfare of players. It comes following growing pressure from leagues and player unions, including the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), over the number of games added to the calendar and the impact on players. A Fifpro statement said the international calendar is “now beyond saturation”,…

Former French Ligue 1 champions Bordeaux said on Tuesday they will play in the third-tier next season after withdrawing their appeal against relegation for financial failings. Bordeaux, who won the last of their six first division titles in 2009, were sanctioned on July 9 by French football’s financial watchdog, the DNCG, as they needed to find 40 million euros ($43.6 million) to balance their books. They had been in talks with the owners of Liverpool, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), before the American investors pulled out of negotiations earlier this month. “Even if discussions had restarted in recent days, representatives of…

Grammy nominee and Afrobeats superstar Davido has signed a lucrative partnership deal with GAC Motors Nigeria, solidifying his role as one of the company’s ambassadors. The deal was inked on Monday, July 22 at the GAC Motors headquarters in Lagos, marking a significant collaboration between the musician and the automobile manufacturer. This partnership comes after Davido and his wife were gifted a GAC M8 2024 Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) by CIG, a representative of GAC Motors in Nigeria, in June 2024. With this deal, Davido joins forces with GAC Motors to promote their brand and products.

The Senate passed a Bill on Tuesday, July 23, amending the National Minimum Wage Act to increase the minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000 after the first, second, and third readings. By this development, the bill will now await the concurrence of the House of Representatives before it is transmitted by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Magaji Tambawal, to President Bola Tinubu for assent into law. After the Bill titled: “Minimum Wage Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (SB. 550)” was read for the first time, Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele moved a motion that the Senate should suspend its relevant…

Actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande has denied allegations of an extramarital affair with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The rumors, which surfaced in a recent viral report, alleged Egbuson-Akande was one of Akpabio’s “side chicks.” In a statement on her official Instagram page, Egbuson-Akande described the allegations as “wicked lies” and expressed shock and disappointment. She categorically denied ever meeting Akpabio, stating that she has never been in the same room as him. Egbuson-Akande, who is married with two children, also challenged the perpetrator of the rumor to come forward with evidence, offering a N5 million reward. She emphasised commitment to protecting her…

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote says some staff members of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil traders operate a blending plant in Malta, an island country in Europe. Dangote stated this over the weekend when he received the leadership of the House led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy Benjamin Kalu. He said the quality of products produced at the Dangote Refinery was far better quality than the ones imported by marketers. He said the bad fuel imported into the country has damaged many cars. “I still stand by what I said. Go to filling stations,…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of six fraudsters before Justice A.A. Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The convicts are Aladeusi Korede Seun, Akande Habeeb Kunle, Aliu Faleti Opeyemi, Oseni Suleimon, Tobiloba Ebhodaghe Wadiale and Shedrack Obioma. They were arraigned on  Friday, July 19, 2024, on separate charges bordering on money laundering, contrary to Section 18(2) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under Section 18(3) of the same law and Impersonation, contrary to Section 22(2)(iv) of the…

180 members of the House of Representatives Minority Caucus have unanimously called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu from custody. The motion which was moved by Rep Obi Aguocha, representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, appeal to the minority caucus of the 10th House of Representatives for the release of Kanu which was unanimously adopted by the caucus at a meeting in Abuja. Making the appeal, Aguocha urged his colleagues to take a definitive position on the ongoing discourse surrounding the detention of Kanu and to explore a political solution to his release. The caucus made up…