Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday, said that it has deployed 7,777 officers across the state to enhance the security of lives and property during the Christmas, and New Year celebrations and beyond. This was contained in a statement sent to journalists on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the command, SP Omolola Odutola. The State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, is said to be leading the special crack team. The command said that having recognised the potential for increased criminal activities during the festive time, it has stepped up security measures with enhanced checkpoints and patrols across the state.…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday unequivocally responded to critics who described his cabinet as “bloated” by saying he is unprepared to reduce the size of his 48-man cabinet. “I am not ready to shrink” the size of my cabinet, Tinubu said during a media chat at his Bourdillon residence in the highbrow Ikoyi area of Lagos State. “I am not prepared to bring down the size of my cabinet,” the former Lagos governor said, arguing that “efficiency” has been at the core of his selection of ministers. The All Progressives Congress (APC) powerhouse also said he has no regret removing…

Organisers of a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, where several people were feared dead in a stampede on Wednesday, have been arrested. The incident occurred at Islamic High School, Basorun, during a family event. Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed the arrest of the organisers and announced that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the tragic incident. He expressed his condolences to the victims’ families and reassured the public that security measures have been implemented to prevent further casualties. In a statement shared on his official social media account, Makinde said, “Earlier today, an incident occurred at Islamic High…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he wants to keep Marcus Rashford in his squad after the England forward suggested he could leave Old Trafford for a “new challenge”. The 27-year-old was dropped by Amorim for Sunday’s win at Manchester City and responded by hinting he would consider ending his time at United. Rashford came through United’s youth ranks and has chalked up 138 goals in 426 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2016. However, he has lost form over the last 18 months with United and was also axed from England’s Euro 2024 squad. Amorim’s first…

The National Assembly has extended the implementation of the 2024 Budget by six months, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said on Wednesday during the 2025 Budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu. “We shall continue on the part of nationalism and service to our country,” Akpabio said before a joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. “Your Excellency, we have noted the 2024 Budget performance. “Given this great achievement, we have deemed it necessary to extend the life span of the 2024 Budget to June 30th, 2025. “The enabling law for this extension will soon be placed before you…

My Fellow Nigerians, In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties and with an unyielding commitment to rebuilding Nigeria towards ensuring that we remain steadfast on the journey to a prosperous future, I hereby present the 2025 Budget to the Joint Session of the 10th National Assembly. On this day, before this hallowed chamber, I present to you the 2025 Budget at a time when our country is at a crucial point in its development trajectory. The 2025 Budget Proposal again reinforces our administration’s roadmap to secure peace, prosperity, and hope for a greater future for our beloved nation. This…

The Nigeria Police Force has justified the use of leg restraints on a former police officer, Vincent Makinde. The police also refuted claims that Makinde was detained without justification. Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) had called for Makinde’s release, alleging inhumane treatment and questioning the circumstances of his detention. Responding to the allegations, the police, in a statement on Wednesday by Force Spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, stated that Makinde had served as a Police Inspector and was dismissed in 2022 following an orderly room trial. Adejobi explained that the trial found Makinde guilty of multiple offences, including abuse of office,…

The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, has announced that there will be another oil licensing bid round in 2025. Komolafe made this statement on Wednesday at the 2024 Licensing Round Commercial Bid Conference in Lagos. This comes as the commission nears the end of the 2024 licensing round. According to him, the commission has decided to make licensing rounds an annual event to boost oil production. Komolafe said the 2025 round would focus on unexplored assets. “Ladies and gentlemen, while we are proud of our recent achievements as industry stakeholders, we must remain mindful…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked President Bola Tinubu to caution “intransigent ministers” in his cabinet who won’t respond to invitations by the National Assembly. Akpabio said such ministers have no place in Tinubu’s cabinet because they are not democrats. The Senate President made this known on Wednesday when the President presented 2025 budget estimates of N47.9 tn before a joint session of the National Assembly. “Those who disregard invitation by the National Assembly are not democratic and therefore have no place in your government,” Akpabio told Tinubu before a full house of members of the Senate and the House…

Barring any last-minute changes, President Bola Tinubu is expected to arrive at the National Assembly Complex before noon with his entourage to present the 2025 budget proposal before a joint session of Parliament. On Monday, the Federal Executive Council approved the N47.96 trillion budget estimate for the 2025 fiscal year. As a result, security personnel from the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Sergeant-At-Arms, and the Federal Road Safety Corps have restricted access to the complex, ensuring that only those with legitimate business related to the proposed budget presentation are permitted entry.…