Author: Akintayo Adams

President Bola Tinubu has relieved Olufemi Adekanmbi of his role as Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) just 48 hours after appointing him. In a statement issued on Monday, presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale announced that President Tinubu has reinstated Professor Nenibarini Zabbey as the HYPREP Project Coordinator. Ngelale in the statement said the decision followed a performance review with President Tinubu concluding that Professor Zabbey is well-suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the role according to the project’s regulatory guidelines. The reinstatement takes effect immediately. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Popular Onitsha-based pastor, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, also known as Odumeje, claimed that the refusal of Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group to seek his prophetic help led to a fire outbreak at his refinery. After the occurrence, a clip showing Odumeje prophesying that there would be a fire outbreak at the Dangote refinery resurfaced on the internet. He further urged the Nigerian billionaire businessman to come to his church. However, reacting to the old video of his prophecy, Odumeje during a recent service attributed the fire outbreak to Dangote’s failure to heed his warning. He noted that if Dangote had come,…

Satguru Maharaj Ji, founder of the One Love Family, has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to swiftly dethrone Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, citing numerous reported infractions. In a statement released to journalists on Sunday, Maharaj Ji accused the monarch of unethical conduct unbecoming of a Yoruba traditional ruler. He alleged that Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has misused his authority to misrepresent the interests of Iwo land. “The Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has been conducting himself in manners which are antithetical to that of a monarch in any clime and very unbecoming of a…

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti, has revealed that his wife’s allowance is the most challenging thing in their marriage. The Anikulapo-Kuti dynasty descendant made this known during their interview on Pulse Fun Facts, where couples asked questions from each other regarding their union. Seun’s wife, Yetunde Kuti, asked, “What is most challenging thing you have endured in our relationship?” In response, the singer explained that his wife’s monthly allowance is very high, stressing how hard it is to put the funds together. “My wife’s allowance is very high. Seven figures monthly. That’s challenging because I have to work so hard…

President William Samoei Arap Ruto has accused the Ford Foundation, an American private foundation, of sponsoring violence during the anti-government protests. Ruto, who was in Nakuru on Monday claimed that the Foundation hired goons to cause mayhem during the protests which led to the destruction of property and looting of businesses. “Nataka niulize watu wa Ford Foundation watuambie hio pesa wanatoa, wanatoa ifanye fujo ndio wapate faida gani?” he said in Swahili. When translated, it means “I want to ask the people of the Ford Foundation to tell us the money they are giving, they are giving it to make…

The Federal Government has launched the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU) to address the current challenges in the country. During the inauguration at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized that this initiative is part of the government’s ongoing strategy to combat hunger and food insecurity. The presidency has also involved states, development partners, and other key stakeholders in collaborative efforts to mitigate the impact of high commodity prices and ensure food stability. Speaking to an audience including governors, cabinet ministers, and representatives of development partners, Shettima underscored the severity of the food security crisis, urging…

President Bola Tinubu is currently chairing the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa Abuja. The meeting, which began at noon, is anticipated to make decisions regarding key sectors of the Nigerian economy. A majority of the ministers who constitute the cabinet members are in attendance. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Five residents of Yangoji in the Kwali area council of the Federal Capital Territory have reportedly been abducted by Kidnappers. It was also said that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Musa Majaga was shot. A resident of Yangoji, simply identified as Abdullahi, said the incident happened on Monday, around 12:23 am when the kidnappers invaded the APC chieftain’s house in the area, according to a Daily Trust report. “You know the kidnappers took advantage after they got information that vigilantes were short of cartridges. They then struck and abducted five people. We have not witnessed any…

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.19% in June 2024. This is according to a National Statistics Bureau (NBS) data released on Monday July 15, 2024. In May, the headline inflation stood at 33.95% and this represents an increase of 0.24%. On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate was 11.40 percentage points higher than the rate recorded in June 2023, which was 22.79 percent. This indicates that the headline inflation rate (year-on-year basis) rose in June 2024 compared to the same month in the previous year (i.e., June 2023). Additionally, on a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate in June…

Ralf Schumacher, brother of the renowned Michael Schumacher, has publicly announced that he is gay. He shared this news in an emotional social media post, featuring a photo of himself and his partner standing arm-in-arm and gazing out at the sea. It said: “The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can share everything.” His post was met with plenty of positive reaction online, including German actress Carmen Geiss who shared her message of support for Schumacher and his partner, Etienne. She said: “I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH.…