A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Josef Onoh, has said that former President Mohamadu Buhari’s eight years in office were characterised by monumental corruption and insecurity. Onoh stated this in a statement issued on Friday while responding to Buharis’ claim that Nigeria experienced significant improvements in its security and economy under his tenure. The former President stated…
The Oyo State Government has said its brilliant performance in the Value Added Tax contribution can be attributed to the efficient stimulation of the economy. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said this on Saturday while featuring on a radio programme in Ibadan, the state capital. He said Oyo State came…
The European Union on Saturday said it is complementing the efforts of the Nigerian government to improve and strengthen democracy across the country by supporting programmes that build the capacity of young people in politics and governance. Through the Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Programme, the EU said it funds Yiaga Africa’s Constituency Office…
Lagos residents commuting along the Agbado-Oyingbo corridor can now enjoy improved rail services as the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has announced an increase in the Red Line train service capacity. In a statement on its X handle on Saturday, LAMATA revealed that the enhanced schedule will take effect from Monday, February 10, 2025, allowing…
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs, Excise, and Tariff, Senator Isah Echocho, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the North Central Development Commission. Echocho, who described the initiative as a landmark achievement that will foster development and address the region’s unique challenges, also said North Central feel vindicated for…
MTN Nigeria subscribers were left frustrated for hours as a major network outage disrupted communication services from Friday to Saturday. Many customers were unable to make calls, send texts, or access the internet, prompting widespread complaints online. The disruption also impacted financial transactions, as Nigerians increasingly rely on mobile networks for money transfers and online…
A human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has accused the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, of allegedly abusing his office by suppressing free speech and unlawfully detaining citizens who criticise the police. Adeyanju alleged that Adejobi has turned his role into a tool for intimidation rather than public relations. The activist stated this in a…
The University of Lagos, on Monday, at its 55th Convocation, celebrated two exceptional scholars, Damilare Adebakin and Samuel Badekale, for achieving perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average of 5.0. Both students hail from the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics in the Faculty of Science. TuzzBeat Online reported on January 8 that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola,…
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, says he pleaded with late Gen. Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for alleged coup plot in 1995. Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organised by the Plateau State Government. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that…
President Bola Tinubu has received the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Modi, who arrived in Abuja on Saturday evening, was welcomed at the Forecourt of the Villa at about 10:20 am on Sunday. Upon his arrival, the Indian leader was greeted with the Indian national anthem, followed by…
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private oil pipeline surveillance firm contracted by the Federal Government, has pledged its commitment to increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production from 1.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) to 2mbpd by December. The founder of Tantita, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, expressed his determination through his Special Adviser on…
The Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, Babatunde Osibodu, declared the All Progressives Congress the winner of the Saturday Local Government elections in the state in the early hours of Sunday. Osibodu said the “APC won all 20 local government seats and 236 councillorship wards in the state.” He announced this at the…
