Author: Festus Adeloye

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the South African president, His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election. Tinubu extended his congratulatory message to South Africans on the peaceful and successful conduct of the general election. This was contained in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday. The statement read, “President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, on his re-election. “The President also congratulates the people of South Africa on the peaceful and successful conduct of the general election.” While congratulating Ramaphosa on…

Music sensation Rema has sparked curiosity among fans by deleting all his posts on Instagram. The 24-year-old singer, who boasts 6.7 million followers on the platform, removed his profile picture and all content related to his label, Mavin Records. Rema’s rise to fame began with a viral freestyle on Instagram, where he impressed fans with his skills on D’Prince‘s “Gucci Gang.” The talented artist was subsequently signed to Mavin Records in March 2019, launching his successful music career. While Rema’s motivations for deleting his Instagram posts remain unknown, fans are eagerly awaiting his next move.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu on Saturday, disclosed that the National Eye Centre Act (Amendment) Bill which has scaled the first reading in the parliament, is to expand access to eyecare services in Nigeria. Kalu made the revelation while delivering his goodwill message at Charity Champions Gala Night in Abuja on Friday. Organised by the founder/Chief Executive Officer of Attom Foundation, Yahaya Attom, the event which attracted present and past Super Eagles players and other celebrities, is dedicated to raising awareness and support for essential eye care services for underserved communities. In a statement issued…

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr. Mamman Ahmadu, to resign. According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the move is part of a broader effort to reorganise the public procurement system and enhance its efficiency and transparency. The statement further said Ahmadu is expected to hand over to the most senior officer in the Bureau, pending the appointment of a new Director-General. “President Bola Tinubu has directed the resignation of Mr. Mamman Ahmadu from office as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer…

The Nigerian Airspace Management Authority (NAMA) has insisted that the Nigerian airspace is fully covered by radar. This is contained in a statement signed by the Managing Director of NAMA, Mr Ahmed Farouk, on Saturday in Lagos. Farouk said that the radar stations in Nigeria, located in Kano, Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, are all serviceable. He described as false and misleading the claims by a blogger that an unidentified aircraft was spotted at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, undetected. According to him, radar services for terminal and enroute flights are positively identified and provide air navigation services to airspace users.…

Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, has allegedly received her remaining prizes from the show’s organisers and sponsors, according to colleague, Whitemoney. The Nation reported that Phyna had been vocal about not receiving all her prizes, including the 1 BTC She had taken to social media to call out the organisers and sponsors, demanding that they fulfill their obligations. Whitemoney, who won Season 6 of the show, confirmed that Phyna had received her prizes in an interview with YouTuber, Olufemi Daniel. He stated that Phyna had shown him proof of receiving the 1 BTC and other prizes, including her…

Former Kaduna State commissioners under the government of Nasir El-Rufai, on Friday slammed the state House of Assembly for allegedly concocting a report to convict them of money laundering when there is no element of truth in the said report. The Assembly had accused the administration of el-Rufai of diverting billions of Naira and subjecting the state to unbearable debt arising from foreign loans. But the former commissioners, Jafaru Ibrahim Sani of the Ministry of Environment, Hafsat Mohammed Baba of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Development and Umma Yusuf Aboki of the Planning and Budget Commission, who spoke…

Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 as the Euro 2024 hosts kicked off the tournament in style in Munich on Friday, the start of a journey they hope culminates in a record fourth continental title. Florian Wirtz struck the opening goal 10 minutes in and Jamal Musiala soon doubled Germany’s lead with an emphatic finish. A greatly awaited night for Scotland went from bad to worse before half-time when Ryan Porteous was sent off for a two-footed challenge on Ilkay Gundogan, with Kai Havertz tucking away the resulting penalty. Niclas Fuellkrug powered in a fourth midway through the second half after…

President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the fight against cybercrime, terrorism, and other related crimes. The President made the call during a meeting with FBI Director, Christopher Asher Wray, at the State House on Friday in Abuja. Tinubu described the presence of the FBI Director alongside his team in Nigeria as a recognition of the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the U.S. in the fight against financial crimes and terrorism. Security chiefs who attended the meeting included the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu;…

The management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, has banned the rearing of dogs, livestock and other pets on campus. The information was contained in a news bulletin by the school authorities released on Friday. “Members of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) community, particularly residents of the staff quarters (including boys’ quarters), are hereby reminded of the university policy prohibiting the rearing/keeping of pets such as dogs, poultry and other livestocks. “All members of the University Community are implored to abide by this policy which is aimed at safeguarding lives and properties on campus, ” the statement read.