Month: March 2025

Global Outcry As Trump Slams 25% Tariffs On Imported Vehicles

Abibat Babalola

World powers on Thursday blasted US President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs on imports of vehicles and car parts, vowing retaliation as a widening trade war intensifies. Major car exporter Germany called for a firm response from the EU, while Japan said it “will consider all options.” Stock markets across Asia and Europe skidded into the red as auto manufacturers from Toyota to Hyundai and Mercedes led the plunge. The US duties will take effect at 12:01 am (0401 GMT) on April 3 and impact foreign-made cars and light trucks. Key…

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Tinubu Make Four Fresh Appointments Into NCDMB Governing Council

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), reinforcing the board’s capacity to drive local content growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The new members include Mr. Olusegun Omosehin from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Engr. Wole Ogunsanya of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN). Also appointed are Mazi Sam…

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‘You Failed,’ Daniel Bombs Gov Abiodun Over TASUED Adoption

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Ogun State Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel has described the federal government’s adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, as an indictment of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s government. It will be recalled that the FG, on March 9, announced the adoption of TASUED as a federal university. Daniel, who is the senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, commended President Bola Tinubu’s initiative on the university but viewed the step as an indictment of the state government for its inability to maintain the institution. He stated this in an…

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Atiku Denies Receiving Funds From Sanwo-Olu During 2023 Election

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denied allegations linking him to purported financial dealings involving Lagos State funds, describing the claims as a politically motivated smear campaign. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, the Atiku Media Office dismissed reports suggesting that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu provided funds to Atiku during the 2023 presidential election. The statement, titled: “Halt This Tinubu’s Voyage of Misadventure and Campaign of Calumny Against Atiku Abubakar”, described the allegations as “blatant lies” and “a contrived political propaganda” aimed…

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MAPOLY Alumni Lagos Elects Gafar Odubote As Chairman, Unveils Visionary Agenda

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos Chapter of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Alumni Association has embarked on a transformative era with the election of Mr Gafar Odubote as Chairman, alongside 11 other executive members. The election, held last Saturday in Lagos as part of the association’s Biennial General Meeting (BGM), witnessed an impressive turnout of members from diverse professional backgrounds. The newly elected Chairman expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him. He pledged to revitalise alumni engagement by expanding outreach efforts and fostering active participation across various sectors. Mr Odubote also unveiled…

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‘4 Years After Dad’s,’ Oyo Ex-Gov Late Abiola Ajimobi’s First Daughter, Bisola, Is Dead

Gbenga Adeoti

Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first child of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, late Abiola Ajimobi is dead. Report has it that Bisola who is married to Mr Kolapo Kola-Daisi, dead in the early hours of Thursday, March 27, 2025, in the United Kingdom. Platforms Africa reports that her death came exactly four years, nine months and two days after her father, Abiola Ajimobi, died on June 25, 2020. FULL LIST: 58 Nigerians Who Died With Hidden, Unclaimed Properties In UK How Britain Infected Thousands With HIV, Hepatitis Blood…

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How Nigeria Can Fully Realise Post-Fuel Subsidy Benefits – MEMAN

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Amid Industry Challenges,’ Everything Clement Isong said at a Press Engagement on ‘Refining Basics, Gasoline Pricing And Trade Flows In Nigeria.’   The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has reaffirmed that, despite ongoing debates and challenges, the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) remains on track. Platforms Africa reports that MEMAN stressed that these discussions are a normal aspect of the shift toward a deregulated, market-driven energy sector. The group made this known during its Q1 2025 Press Training & Engagement, held in Lagos on Wednesday, March…

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FULL LIST: 58 Nigerians Who Died With Hidden, Unclaimed Properties In UK

ADEOLA YUSUF

  . ‘One of Them Died As Far Back As 1995,’ UK Govt Begins Search for Relatives, List Estates as “Bona Vacantia,” meaning unclaimed for a certain period and are now the property of the Crown   The UK government has released a list of unclaimed estates belonging to individuals from different countries who died in the UK, including 58 Nigerians. Platforms Africa reports quoting the Gov.uk that these estates have been listed as “Bona Vacantia,” meaning they have been unclaimed for a certain period and are now the property…

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Why Nigerian Muslim Men Should Stick To One Wife – Emir Of Zazzau

Abibat Babalola

Given the worsening economic hardship in the country, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, has advised men who are not financially buoyant to stick to one wife in order to raise responsible families. The monarch lamented how polygamy is tearing families apart because the heads of the families have failed in their responsibilities. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 30th edition of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) annual Ramadan lecture, the emir said just because Islam gives men the right to have more…

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Nigeria Declares Monday March 31, Tuesday April 1 Public Holiday

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, 31st March and Tuesday, 1st April , 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government extended warm congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society. Furthermore, the Minister called on Nigerians…

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