Author: Festus Adeloye

The Nigerian Correctional Service (Prison) has spent over N3.3bn on feeding awaiting trial inmates over the course of two months. As of early January 2025, the number of awaiting-trial inmates stood at 48,932, and by the end of February, this number had risen to 53,254, the NCoS revealed on its website. This increase in the number of inmates, coupled with the feeding allowance per inmate, which was raised by President Bola Tinubu from N750 to N1,125 per day, has significantly impacted the NCoS budget. Based on an average of 50,000 awaiting trial inmates being fed for 60 days at the…

Barcelona’s LaLiga game against Osasuna on Saturday was postponed 20 minutes before kickoff following the unexpected death of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García. Miñarro García joined Barça in 2017 and had been working with the first team since last summer having previously worked with the futsal side. “Barcelona are deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García this evening,” the club said in a statement. “For this reason, the match against Osasuna has been postponed and will be rearranged for a later date. The Barcelona board of directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has denied speculations that he is on his way out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He however said he is commited towards a multi-party coalition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement titled: “Atiku remains a bonafide member of PDP” in Abuja on Saturday night, the former PDP presidential candidate roundly condemned increasing speculations he was plotting to dump the PDP. The Atiku Media team said: “We have observed that some news platforms are peddling unverified information that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is abandoning…

Veteran journalist and publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu has warned Nigerians against the  desperation to seek greener pastures abroad, saying there is no mercy when it comes to paying bills. Momodu who spoke in an interview with Teju Babyface, emphasised that opportunities abound in Nigeria where money can be invested in. According to him, having N30 to 40 million in Nigeria can provide a comfortable life and enable entrepreneurship instead of using it to japa abroad. Speaking on insecurity challenges in Nigeria as an excuse for relocating, he argued that perfect security does not exist anywhere, citing the example…

US President Donald Trump said Friday that trade tensions with Mexico and Canada would be a boost for the 2026 World Cup as he announced the creation of a White House task force to help organise the tournament. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office alongside Gianni Infantino, the head of world football’s governing body FIFA, Trump brushed off suggestions that his administration’s ongoing spat with the USA’s 2026 World Cup co-hosts could impact the tournament. “Oh, I think it’s going to make it more exciting,” Trump replied when asked how the tensions between the United States, Canada and Mexico…

Former Local Government Chairmen under the Ijaw strand in Rivers State have called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to fully adhere to the Supreme Court ruling regarding the state’s political crisis, emphasising that compliance is crucial for peace and development. During a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Former Chairman of Akuku-Toru LGA, Hon. Rowland Sekibo, speaking on behalf of the group accused Governor Fubara of hesitating to implement the apex court’s decision. He criticised the governor’s rejection of a presidential intervention, which he argued would have been in his favour. Sekibo claimed that “conflict-preneurs,” or external influencers, were exacerbating…

President Bola Tinubu has rejected a N942 billion proposal by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the national housing and population census, insisting on cost-cutting measures. At a meeting on February 24, 2025, Tinubu emphasised the need for a more affordable approach, suggesting that members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) be deployed to reduce personnel costs. “This stop-and-go activity on the census cannot work with me. So, we better have a definite path,” Tinubu said. “I will set up a committee for you to look at the issues critically and do a source and application of resources. Where…

The reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, is pressing forward with his lawsuit at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, challenging the allegations levelled against him by 35 lawmakers that led to his removal on January 13, 2025. Obasa was removed following allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office, and the deputy speaker, Mojisola Meranda was elected as his successor. However, on March 3, Obasa was reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly following Meranda’s resignation. At the resumed hearing of the suit filed by Obasa to challenge the legality of…

Technology company, Globacom, has been experiencing substantial increase in the adoption of its Bulk Data services by enterprise clients. This surge reinforces the appeal of Glo’s innovative data solution among corporate organisations, schools, and tertiary institutions. Glo’s Bulk Data offering is a user-friendly self-service portal that enables enterprise customers to gift data to other customers. This feature allows sponsors to allocate specific data amounts for free navigation of mobile apps or websites, with the sponsor covering the costs. The service is particularly beneficial for educational institutions, which can purchase the Schools’ Bucket Data plan for students’ academic usage, valid for…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has sworn in Yakubu Sani Haidara as the new Head of the Civil Service, alongside 12 newly appointed permanent secretaries. A statement issued on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the swearing-in ceremony took place at the Old Chamber of the Government House in Gusau. Lawal described Haidara as a seasoned bureaucrat with over three decades of administrative experience, stating that his appointment was based on merit and dedication to public service. “Your appointment is in recognition of your capacity and commitment to public service. This new role presents an opportunity to…