Author: Akintayo Adams

Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYO SUBEB), has declared verification for newly recruited teachers open. This was made known by Nureni Adeniran, the SUBEB Chair, on his social media pages. Verification Schedule: Get instant and latest news updates via our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter, or Google News online channel.

Mr. Dele Olawanle, lawyer to Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has refuted claims that the British government plans to deport his client. Reports had surfaced that Adegboyega, founder of SPAC Nation, faced deportation following allegations of £1.87 million fraud in his church. However, Olawanle dismissed these claims, describing the publication as ignorant. Olawanle stated on social media: “I could not stop laughing when I read that Tobi Adegboyega faces deportation from the United Kingdom. The newspaper that carried the news was ignorant. I have acted for him as a lawyer on a personal basis and for the ministry. He is not facing…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has cautioned corps members to respect the cultures and traditions of the communities where they are posted. He also advised them against risky behaviors such as night journeys and other activities that could endanger their safety. Ahmed conveyed these messages while speaking to corps members at the NYSC orientation camps in Edo and Delta States. He emphasized that the management prioritizes the welfare and security of all corps members and urged them not to expose themselves to danger. The Director-General also encouraged corps members to integrate into…

Nigeria’s Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) import has increased to 2.3 billion litres from September 11 to December 5, 2024, despite the coming on stream of Dangote and Port Harcourt refineries. This is according to an available document from the Nigerian Ports Authority. Continued fuel importation comes despite commitment by oil marketers and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to halt imports. Dangote Refinery, with a 650,000-barrel-per-day production capacity, and Port Harcourt refinery commenced production and truckout of PMS on September 15 and November 26, 2024, respectively. However, data from NPA showed that fuel importation has persisted despite the ramp-up of…

Netflix has firmly denied reports that it is exiting Nigeria. The streaming giant emphasized its commitment to investing in Nigerian stories and continuing to delight its audience in the country. This comes after Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan claimed at the 2024 Zuma Film Festival that Netflix had quietly stopped commissioning new Nigerian originals. Afolayan mentioned that while his project “Anikulapo” was spared, other Nollywood projects were canceled. However, Netflix reassured that it remains dedicated to the Nigerian market and will continue to support local content. Get instant and latest news updates via our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter, or Google News online channel.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State rebuked APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje on Wednesday over his claim that the party will take over the South-West. Makinde suggested Ganduje was distracted when he said Oyo and Osun states were next for the APC. Following APC’s victory in Ondo State, with Lucky Aiyedatiwa retaining his seat as governor, Ganduje declared that APC would win all the states in the South-West, emphasizing that Osun and Oyo were next. However, Makinde countered this, stating that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the people of Oyo and Osun are prepared to reject the APC. He…

Namibia has made history by electing its first female president, 72-year-old Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in a tightly contested election that has sparked controversy and opposition rejection. The ruling SWAPO party, which has governed the mineral-rich nation since independence in 1990, declared victory last week, with Nandi-Ndaitwah securing 57 percent of the vote. Her closest rival, Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), garnered 25.5 percent, according to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). Despite her historic win, the election has been fraught with allegations of irregularities and logistical challenges. The November 27 polls were marred by technical failures, including…

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun presented the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly today. The budget, titled the “Budget of Hope and Prosperity,” amounts to N1.055 trillion. It includes N600.98 billion for capital expenditure and N453.56 billion for recurrent expenditure. Key allocations in the budget are as follows: Governor Abiodun highlighted several capital projects, including the renovation of general and state hospitals, procurement of laboratory and medical equipment, and the construction of various metro rail lines. The budget aims to balance fiscal responsibility with improved public service delivery, addressing issues like unemployment and poverty while investing in long-term…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has disclosed that foreign digital companies, including Google, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Microsoft, as well as other social media platforms operating in Nigeria, paid N2.55 trillion ($1.5 billion) in taxes to the Federal Government in the first six months of 2024. NITDA revealed this in a statement, commending tech giants for adhering to the code of practice. Data from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that these companies were now paying their taxes, leading to a significant increase in government revenue. Hadiza Umar,…

The OBIdient Movement has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian Police Force, demanding the immediate release of human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. In a statement signed by Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the OBIdient Movement, the group condemned the arrest as an abuse of power and a violation of Farotimi’s fundamental human rights as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. The statement emphasized the need for the Nigerian authorities to ensure Farotimi’s immediate and unconditional release, guaranteeing the protection of his rights throughout the process. The OBIdient Movement also threatened to organize massive protests across the…