President Tinubu suspends CBN Governor, Emefiele
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, CFR, from office with immediate effect. This was contained in a release by the Director of Information for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey on Friday evening in Abuja. “This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his…
I did six jobs at once to build music career – Singer B-Red
Singer Adebayo Adeleke, aka B-Red, said that he took six jobs at once in the United States to build his music career. B-Red, the son of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, revealed this during an interview with Naija FM in Lagos, shared on Friday. He stated that he had to take the jobs because his…
Census 2023: Postponement was to avert national crisis, says NPC
The National Population Commission on Friday, clarified, that the criticisms over the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, which was widely believed to be due to insufficient funds, was misinterpreted. The Commission explained that contrary to such insinuations, the NPC postponed the census exercise to save Nigeria from a national crisis. The Federal…
Subsidy: NLC, TUC appeal order stopping strike
The Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have asked the National Industrial Court, Abuja, to set aside its interim order that barred the unions from embarking on their planned strike in protest of the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government. The organised labour in a motion they filed through their lawyer, Femi…
Ganduje meets Tinubu, blames Kwankwaso for Kano demolitions
…Says ‘I would’ve slapped Kwankwaso if I met him’ Former Governor of Kano State, Abubakar Ganduje, on Friday, in Abuja, lamented the demolition of several buildings in Kano State by the Abba Yusuf-led administration, accusing his predecessor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, of masterminding the development. Ganduje addressed State House Correspondents shortly after a closed-door meeting with President…
US announces $2.1bn military aid package for Ukraine
The United States on Friday announced a $2.1-billion military aid package for Ukraine, including munitions for Patriot air defense systems, artillery rounds, drones, and laser-guided rocket system munitions. The pledge to deliver new air defense systems and ammunition underscored “the unwavering US support for Ukraine” in its fight against Russia’s invasion, the Pentagon said in…
Rapper Yung6ix slams Davido over ‘new cats’ comment
Rapper Onome Onokohwomo aka Yung6ix, has said that Wizkid, Olamide, and he were the ones to hit stardom before Davido. Yungsix disclosed this in a post on his Instagram page on Friday. Davido had in a video that went viral on Thursday said that he and Wizkid were the first young Nigerian artists to hit…
Knocks, cheers trail Ekiti chef’s attempt to break Hilda Baci’s cooking record
Netizens have taken to Facebook to drag an Ekiti State chef, Damilola Adeparusi, who is attempting to break Hilda Baci’s 100 hours cooking marathon completed in Lekki, Lagos State. Adeparusi has earmarked 120 hours for herself to break the yet-to-be-certified record made by Hida Baci. The Oye-based lady is currently greeted by friends and well-wishers…
What I discussed with traditional rulers — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said that he has asked the traditional rulers and their representatives from across the country to support his administration. He made the call during a meeting held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday. Tinubu disclosed this in a post on his Twitter page on Friday. The meeting is part…
