Prince Kunle Fafunwa Moves Against President Tinubu’s Peace Deal, Stirs Crisis With Onikoyi Kingship Ambition
Crisis is already brewing across the royal families and may soon erupt in the Ikoyi kingdom of Lagos Island over the choice of successor to the vacant throne following the demise of the late monarch, HRM Patrick Ibikunle Fafunwa-Onikoyi, the Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Imoba land, who passed on at a ripe age of 92….
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We Appoint PLWDS to Lend Their Vouces on Issues of Governance – Gov. AbdulRazaq
The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday explained why he runs all-Inclusive government by appointing Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDS) into positions of authority in his government. He said he deliberately made such appointments to allow persons living with disabilities lend their voice to issues of governance. The governor made this disclosure during the…
Kwara ACF Commends President Tinubu Over Dr Ghali Alaya’s Appointment as Non-Executive Director of NNPCL
The Arewa Consultative Forum, Kwara State chapter has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing the state Chairman of the Forum, Dr Ghali Alaya as Non-Executive member of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). In a statement signed by State Publicity Secretary Malam Yusuf Olayinka Erubu and State Secretary Alh Abdullahi Yusuf respectively stated…
Maida Promises Support for Meta on Undersea Cable Initiative
Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said the support of the Commission awaits law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), which responds positively to Nigeria’s desire for investments that promote the agenda of government to achieve a robust digital economy. This is contained in…
Every Setback Is a Setup for a Come-back, Chief of Air Staff Tells Airmen in Port Harcourt
Following the unfortunate crash of a Nigerian Air Force MI-35P attack helicopter in Port Harcourt on Friday, 1 December 2023, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar travelled to Port Harcourt to assess the situation, visit the crew and encourage the personnel of 115 Special Operations Group (115 SOG). While addressing the personnel…
How Uba Maigari Ahmadu is Transforming Nigeria’s Metallurgical and Steel Sectors
Uba Maigari Ahmadu’s multilayered policy approach inclusive of establishing a technical working relationship with the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology for the promotion of its welding policy and support for the Technology Innovation Centres across the country, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN), National Agency for…
CBN Mandates Banks on the Use of BVN, NIN for Transactions from 1 March, 2024
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated the enforcement of the use of Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) and National Identity Numbers (NIN) for all bank transactions starting from March 1, 2024. The CBN’s circular, jointly signed by Chibuzo Efobi, Director of Payment System Management Department, and Haruna Mustafa, Director of Financial Policy and Regulation Department,…
CBN Appoints Hakama Sidi Ali as New Spokesperson
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, as its new Acting Director of Corporate Communications. Mrs Ali who is a prominent member of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), she served as Deputy Director in the same Department at the Bank before her new appointment. The NIPR has for…
KWSG Sensitises Ganmo Community on Indiscriminate Dumping of Refuse, Road Encroachment
In a bid to stop incessant encroachments of roads by marketers, as well as indiscriminate dumping of refuse, the Kwara State Government has again embarked on sensitisation and advocacy to Ganmo community, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, to ensure healthy living of the people. In a statement signed by the Press…
Supreme Court Rules: Old Naira Notes to Remain Legal Tender Until…
Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled on that the Old Naira notes will remain legal tender in Nigeria till further notice. Recall that in March 2023, the apex court had extended the deadline to phase out old Naira notes to December 31, 2023. In addition, the federal government also filed for an extension for the…