Author: Festus Adeloye

The Victor Oko-Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed the purported resolution passed by the Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly which barred the governor and the state government from withdrawing money from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the state. Speaking before the commencement of sitting in the Government House, Port Harcourt, the state capital on Tuesday, Oko-Jumbo said Amaewhule and the other lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress have lost their seats, describing their siting as illegal. Oko-Jumbo said their seats were declared vacant on December 13,…

As the nation waits for a new National Minimum Wage, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened to shut down the country for a month over plans by the National Assembly to deregulate the Minimum Wage. President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, who spoke on the sideline of the 67th Annual General Meeting, AGM, in Lagos, insisted that minimum wage is a national issue. Ajaero warned that organised labour would not accept a situation where governors working with the members of the National Assembly would imposed slave wage and poverty on workers and Nigerian citizens. According to the NLC President: “As…

President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the National Assembly and the Kaduna State Government, over the passing of Honourable Ekene Adams, a lawmaker representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State in the House of Representatives. A statement signed by his Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday, said the president also extended his condolences to the family and friends of the late lawmaker, urging them to find solace in the Almighty, and the legacy of the deceased. It said, “President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of the departed lawmaker and strength…

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cancelled the aptitude test for 2024 Direct Entry candidates. A statement published on its X account on Monday, said other factors will be considered for Direct Entry admissions instead of the test. “Attention 2024 DE Candidates! This is to inform you that the Board has shelved the conduct of the aptitude test for the year. Other placement criteria shall be considered for your admission while adequate preparation goes into the exercise ahead of next year.” This is as the Board also said all processes had been put in place for the commencement…

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday says Governor Godwin Obaseki and the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo are planning to depose the Oba of Benin. The party, in a statement by its media consultant, Prince Kassim Afegbua also said the duo have also concluded plans to demolish the Palace Museum and convert it to a state monument. Tne full statement reads “We have uncovered a sinister plan by Governor Obaseki and his anointed godson, Asue Ighodalo to move in a draconian manner against the Oba of Benin; to depose…

UEFA has announced its official Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, highlighting the top performers from this summer’s championship. Dominated by winners Spain, the lineup, presented in a 4-3-3 formation, includes standout players from various nations. France’s Mike Maignan has been selected as the tournament’s best goalkeeper, thanks to his series of impressive performances. The defensive lineup features England’s Kyle Walker, Switzerland’s Manuel Akanji, France’s William Saliba, and Spain’s Marc Cucurella, each recognized for their solid contributions at the back. In midfield, Spain’s Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, and Dani Olmo have been named for their exceptional playmaking and control throughout the…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has said the Supreme Court judgement which granted financial autonomy to local governments in the country would not impact his administration in anyway as he has not interfered with funds allocated to the 31 local governments since he assumed office. Eno who made the remarks while fielding questions with Government House Press Corps at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, upon his return to the state from an official engagement, described the supreme court judgement as a welcome development and and relief to state governments. He, however expressed concerns over the effective implementation of…

Afrobeats superstar, Burna Boy, has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the first African artist to reach two billion streams in the United Kingdom. He received a Brit plaque at his sold-out show at Koko Camden in London, marking this impressive feat. This achievement comes just weeks after he was presented with a Brit 1 billion streams plaque at his sold-out show at the London Stadium. Burna Boy’s message of perseverance and fighting for one’s rights resonated as he accepted the award. Receiving his Brit 2 billion streams plaque, Burna Boy revealed that he fought for it. He said: “Thank you…

Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill into law for the establishment of 2nd class Emirates in the state. It would be recalled that the House took the first reading of the bill before embarking on recess, which they resumed yesterday. After the second and third reading of the bill, the Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Butubutu, moved for its adoption and passage during its plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore. The new second-class emirates to be created include Rano Emirate: Rano-Bunkure, Kibiya; Karaye Emirate: Karaye-Rogo; Gaya Emirate: Gaya-Ajingi, Albasu. It should be recalled that the Kano…

Kylian Mbappe has been unveiled as a new Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid. It comes as the 25-year-old completes his free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain after his contract expired. Mbappe was unveiled sporting the iconic number 9 jersey that famously has been worn by legends of the club such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Ronaldo, Javier Saviola, and Roberto Soldado.