Author: Lanre Akilu

Lagos State Government said it has paid insurance death benefits of the sum N2,672,305,372.59 to beneficiaries of civil servants who lost their lives from 2019 till date. The State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, made this disclosure on Tuesday at a ministerial press briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja as part of the activities marking the first year of the second term in office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. “Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu shortly on assumption of office in 2019, commenced the payment of Group Life Policies insurance premium for welfare of staff as well…

General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has approved the posting of two senior officers to strategic positions within the Police Force as part of ongoing efforts to bolster the efficiency of the Force and multinational approach to tackling crimes. In this capacity, AIG Longe will be responsible for overseeing the secretarial functions of the Force Headquarters, ensuring that policies and directives of the IGP are implemented effectively as well as coordinate the affairs of senior police officers. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi: “Similarly, AIG Idowu Owohunwa has been assigned to the…

On Tuesday, the Presidency refuted claims of President Bola Tinubu addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, dismissing the announcement as false and unauthorized. According to Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the Office of the President was not involved in planning such an event. In a statement titled “In commemoration of May 29 and the first Anniversary of the President Tinubu Administration.” Ngelale emphasized Tinubu’s commitment to delivering good governance and inaugurating strategic projects nationwide. The statement clarified that the information regarding Tinubu’s speech before the National Assembly on…

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has directed the dismantling of illegal security outfits involved in extorting and harassing Nigerians. The ONSA’s spokesperson, Zakari Mijinyawa, in a statement, specifically cautioned the public about an illegal group known as NATFORCE. Mr Mijinyawa said over the past three years, law enforcement agencies had acted against individuals operating illegal outfits. Some of these individuals have been arrested and are currently being prosecuted, he said. “Despite these efforts, some members of the public, including key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors, have fallen victim to the fraudulent activities of NATFORCE,…

Napoli hitman, Victor Osimhen, has been ruled of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. According to information on the Super Eagles official X platform, Osimhen will miss the game due to injury. Head coach, Finidi George has already called up Rangers left-back, Kenneth Igboke as his replacement. “Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, is injured and out for 4 weeks. Super Eagles’ Coach Finidi George has called up Enugu Rangers’ left back Kenneth Igboke for the WC qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Rep,” reads the statement. Igboke’s invitation increased the number…

Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has refuted awareness of the rivalry between her colleagues, Asake and Seyi Vibez. While Asake and Seyi Vibez have not engaged in any public dispute, there has always been a coolness between their fan bases, particularly on social media. In a recent interview with The Beat FM Lagos, Ayra Starr was asked whether her choice to collaborate with both men on her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21,’ was intentional due to their rivalry, and she denied any knowledge of such rivalry. She explained that she chose to collaborate with them because she admires their…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday, walked out on journalists covering the activities of the works ministry in Abuja. The minister abruptly exited the ministry’s conference room where the correspondents were gathered, asserting that the press was non-existent. The invited journalists, who had been waiting for over 50 minutes, were taken aback by the minister’s sudden departure The invited reporters received the press invite two hours before the event. Umahi arrived at 2:50 pm and after reciting the national anthem and pledge, quickly ended the meeting, saying, “There is no press here. The press conference is not held…

As President Bola Tinubu marks his first year in office, a former President, Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes. Tinubu succeeded Buhari as Nigeria’s president in the 25th February 2023 general elections. He was sworn in on 29th May 2023, alongside his deputy, Kashim Shettima. Tinubu will mark his first anniversary in office on Wednesday (tomorrow). A Tuesday statement signed by Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu highlighted the significance of this milestone and the importance of unity and support from all Nigerians. The statement was titled, “One Year of Tinubu Administration: Ex-President Buhari Conveys Good Wishes to…

As President Bola Tinubu marks his first anniversary in office, a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has criticised the All Progressives Congress-led government saying Nigeria is not working and that “Tinubu is a cocktail of trial-and-error economic policies.” Atiku said this in a statement titled: “Nigeria is not working: One year of Tinubu is a cocktail of trial-and-error economic policies,” on Tuesday. Atiku stated that on 29th May 2023, President Bola Tinubu raised the hopes of Nigerians with his pledge to “remodel our economy to bring about growth and development through job creation, food security, and an end to extreme…

A Kano High Court presided over by Justice Amina Aliyu has prohibited the police, the Department of State Services, and the Nigerian military from ejecting the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The case was lodged by the emir alongside the four kingmakers of Kano: Madakin Kano Yusuf Nabahani; Makaman Kano Ibrahim Sarki Abdullahi; Sarkin Bai Mansur Adnan; and Sarkin Dawaki Maituta Bello Tuta. Issuing the order on Tuesday, Justice Aliyu also barred the security agencies from arresting or intimidating the emir and his kingmakers. The judge stated, “that an order of interim injunction is hereby granted restraining the…