The Federal Government, through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has launched an enhanced National Identity Card layered with payment capabilities and social service features. The new card was a brainchild of a collaborative effort between NIMC, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS). The Head of Corporate Communications…
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Southwest Nigeria, has warned the feuding opposition All Progressives Congress not to undermine the peace being enjoyed by the good people of Osun State under the PDP government of His Excellency, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. The ruling party reacting to claims of threats to life and…
The President of Abuja Cahmber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, PhD has expressed deep concern on the recent hike in electricity tariffs and its potential consequences on the ease of doing business in Nigeria. In his reaction to the recent hike, Chief Obegolu, SAN, PhD said this decision has the potential…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the passing of Mama Medinatu Salami, the Matriarch of the Salami family in Ede as devastating and painful. Governor Adeleke who described Mama Medinatu Salami passage as a personal loss to him, said her life was a reflection of kindness, boundless generosity, which he…
Two passengers on Friday lost their lives in a lone accident that occurred at Balogun Village near Ikire, Osun State. It was gathered that the bus involved was said to be heading to Lagos from Ekiti State. The deceased were said to have died on the spot, though operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a weather prediction alert, warning of the likelihood of heat stress and thunderstorms across various parts of the country on Saturday. The agency made the predictions in its Weather Report released in Abuja on Saturday. According to NiMet, the heat index over Nigeria is expected to soar, with strong…
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has approved the posting of dedicated Police Public Relations Officers and Deputy Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. These appointments, the Force Headquarters said were meant to strengthen community engagement and strategic communication. This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a…
Bassirou Diomaye Faye emerged as Senegal’s President after an unprecedented victory at the presidential election held on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Faye who was the opposition candidate scored 54.28% of votes cast while former Prime Minister and ruling coalition’s candidate, Amadou Ba, secured 35.79% in results released by the National Commission on the Enumeration of…
By Oluniyi Isamotu Multitalented afrobeat singer David Adeleke (Davido) has announced his acquisition of a new private jet. Davido, on his X page announced the development on “BOMBARDIER 7500 TEAR RUBBER ! ” According to some sources, the new private jet acquired by the global music star is valued at N102billion ($78M) The Afrobeat sensation…
. From Kayode Lawal, Abuja. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) revealed on Friday in Abuja that the country recorded 1,580 human rights violations in the six geopolitical zones in the March alone. The rights violations included killings , kidnapping, domestic violence , abductions, children’s right among others. Making this public at the National Human…
