Author: Festus Adeloye

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of a former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, ahead of the funeral of his mother, Florence Saraki, in Lagos. According to a statement by her media aide, Bukola Kukoyi, on Tuesday, the First Lady condoled with the children, noting that her visit, which has the permission of President Bola Tinubu, was a way of letting the family know that they love them. She was quoted as saying, “We are one family. You know that politics aside, Mr. President will always look out for you. “Mama lived a…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has disclosed that the three tiers of government shared a total sum of N1.35 trillion in June. The amount shared was out of the total sum of N2.48tn revenue generated by various agencies and N150m more than the N1.2tn shared in May. A statement by the Director, of Information and Public Relations, Finance Ministry, Mohammed Manga, on Tuesday said the Federal Government received a total sum of N459.776bn, the States received N461.979bn, the Local Government Councils got N337.019bn. The Director however didn’t confirm if LGCs administrated by the caretaker committee received statutory allocations as directed…

The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission(KAD-SIECOM) has fixed the 19th of October 2024 for the conduct of Local Government elections in the state. Chairperson of KAD-SIECOM, Hajara Mohammed,said at a meeting with political parties and other stakeholders in Kaduna,that the serving council members were sworn into office on 1st November 2021 and will end their 3-year tenure on 31st October, 2024. “The current council members were sworn into office on 1 November 2021 and will end their three-year tenure on 31 October. KAD-SIECOM is responsible for organising the elections of chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and councillors in the state.” “In consonance with…

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…