Author: Akintayo Adams

Yusuf Liman, Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, has explained why the immediate past administration in the state is under scrutiny. Earlier today, a committee was set up by the House to look into the loans and grants secured by the Nasir El-Rufai government. Speaking, the speaker assured that the matter would be properly evaluated, and everyone would have the freedom to speak the truth. “We just want to analyze the last administration’s spendings so that we can stand with our shoulders high by the time we finish from the assembly, we do not want anyone to call us…

The minority gathering of the House of Representatives, after a meeting at the National Assembly on Tuesday gave a three-month ultimatum to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to curb the menace called insecurity in Nigeria. The occupants of the green chamber vowed to mobilise Nigerians to take “matters into their own hands” if the government fails to act and make the country safe for all and sundry. “After three months, the caucus will take further steps to sensitise and mobilise Nigerians to perhaps take their security into their hands,” stated Kingsley Chinda, the Minority Leader, who spoke on behalf…

26 people have been killed in renewed attacks on three different communities in the Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that six personnel of the state security outfits known as ‘Benue State Community Volunteer Guards and Livestock Guards who were deployed to protect a family who had gone to bury their loved one were also eliminated in the attack. Confirming the incident, Chairman of Gwer West LGA, Henry Agba, said “The attack started on Saturday, six security operatives of the state, comprising Benue Security Community Volunteer Guards and Livestock Guards were killed. “They (operatives) escorted…

Sequel to Governor Uba Sani’s claim on inheriting humongous debts from the past administration, the Kaduna State House of Assembly on Tuesday kickstarted the probing of foreign and domestic loans and grants which it described as “controversial” secured by the government of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. At the plenary presided by the Speaker, Yusuf Liman Dahiru, a Committee tasked with embarking “on fact-finding of financial dealings, loans and grants and other projects implementation from 2015-2023” was setup: The investigative panel was tasked with inviting El-Rufai and other prominent figures, such as the former Speaker of the 8th and 9th Assembly. Additionally,…

On Tuesday, the Israeli military cautioned that Iran will not escape consequences after a string of missiles were launched over the weekend. Iran retaliated for an attack on its consulate in Syria on April 1 by launching over 300 missiles and drones at Israel, resulting in the deaths of some generals. However, the majority of the projectiles aimed at Israel were intercepted by the Israeli defense system, with assistance from the United States and other nations. Speaking, Israel’s Army spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said “Iran will not get (off) scot-free with this aggression.” The defence chief spoke while addressing…

Yoruba Nation agitators that were apprehended in Ibadan, Oyo state capital have remained resolute, displaying no remorse for their intrusion into the secretariat. While paraded by the police on Monday, they reiterated that their actions were lawful and followed due process. Among them was a certain Ademola Adeniyi, a 29-year-old phone repairer, who voiced dissatisfaction with Nigeria’s current situation, emphasizing the difficulties encountered by everyday citizens. He said: “I’m part of the agitation and I can’t deny it. Yoruba as an indigenous nation is a nation on its own. We have so many nations in Nigeria, and Yoruba is one…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) through its head of corporate communications at NIMC, Kayode Adegoke says it is targeting the registration of 95 million National Identification Numbers (NIN) in the next two years. He made the disclosure over the weekend via a space on X/Twitter where he enlightened Nigerians on the NIMC Self-Service Modification platform. He further explained that over 105 million NINs have now been issued. “As of today, over 105 million NIN have been issued to Nigerians and legal residents. We want to assure Nigerians that within the next one or two years, we will reach our…

Kristalina Georgieva has been appointed as managing director of the International Monetary Fund for a second five-year term. The term is starting on October 1, 2024. Her reappointment was announced in a release in which she was lauded for her role in leading the IMF to respond to several global shocks. “Ms Georgieva led the IMF’s unprecedented response to global shocks, including the approval of more than $360 billion in new financing since the start of the pandemic for 97 countries, debt service relief to the Fund’s poorest, most vulnerable members, and a historic Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocation equivalent…

The Nigeria Interbank Settlement System, in its latest release revealed that cashless transactions in Nigeria soared to N237 trillion in the first quarter of 2024. According to data, the new figure represents an 88 per cent increase from the N126 trillion reported within the same period in 2023. The analysis by BusinessDay found that electronic payment channels were utilized 3.09 billion times in the initial quarter, marking a 6.2 percent rise from the 2.91 billion times they were utilized during the same period in 2023. According to NIBSS, the total value of instant payments in the initial three months amounted…

The Leverkusen city council is reviewing the criteria for formally dedicating a street, square, or road in honor of Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso. Alonso guided Leverkusen to their first-ever Bundesliga title, with the team clinching the championship following a remarkable 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen on Sunday. Before the match, fans adorned street signs with “Xabi-Alonso-Allee” (Xabi Alonso Avenue) stickers, prompting the city to explore avenues to formalize this tribute. Additionally, a statement on Monday revealed plans to grant honorary citizenship of the city to Alonso, sporting director Simon Rolfes, and CEO Fernando Carro. Join our WhatsApp community via https://goquick.ly/cj8q2 for…