Author: Lanre Akilu

Owing to the planned visit of President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly on Wednesday and other activities lined up for the first anniversary of his administration, the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions has postponed its public hearing on bills seeking to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act and the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Act. The hearing, which was also fixed for Thursday, 30th May, coincides with some of the anniversary engagements of the invited participants at the public hearing. Tinubu will visit the National Assembly on Wednesday to commemorate 25 years of…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that the Federal government has commenced the construction of a second runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He stated this on Monday in Abuja during the ministerial press briefing to mark President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office. He emphasised that the project had been mired in controversy and delays since the Obasanjo administration. “Since the Obasanjo era, it was controversy after controversy. Some efforts started during the last administration, so we have to acknowledge that. “The necessity of a second runway has long been a critical issue…

Defending champion Novak Djokovic took his French Open first round record to 20 wins out of 20 as he eased past French wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert on Tuesday. He will face Spain’s Roberto Carballes BaenaGarros and record 25th Grand Slam triumph, came through against his 142nd-ranked opponent 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4. The 37-year-old, who saw career-long rival and 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal exit the tournament on Monday, arrived in Paris under a cloud. For the first time since 2018, he is without a title and has yet to reach a final this season. He has also endured recent misfortunes…

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…