Category: Leadership

Fubara To Wike: Your statement IllogicaL

ADEOLA YUSUF

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, has described the statement credited to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on the walkout by a group of women from a programme organised by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as illogical. Fubara said this in a statement issued by the Rivers State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Initiative, Tonye Briggs Oniyide, on Saturday. The statement followed the indictment of the suspended governor by Wike following the disruption of the programme when some women walked out…

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Tinubu Vows To Reclaim Ungoverned Areas, Secure Forests

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday , vowed that his administration will reclaim all ungoverned areas—particularly forests—in the North West and across Nigeria, deploying advanced surveillance and technology to combat kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. The President, while addressing Katsina elders and leaders at a state dinner held at the Government House on Friday night, admitted that there was a gap in security surveillance, but assured that his will deploy technology to tackle the problem. “On the issue of security raised by former governor Aminu Bello Masari again this evening, yes, I…

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Wike Apologizes To Tinubu After Rivers Women Walk Out On First Lady

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has hit out at a group of women loyal to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who walked out on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Wike described the incident as a “show of shame” and an embarrassment to the people of Rivers State. Women, led by some sacked local government vice-chairmen loyal to Governor Fubara, walked out of the venue after allegedly being sidelined and replaced on the programme list…

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UK Nurse Dies After Returning From Her Marriage Introduction In Nigeria

ADEOLA YUSUF

A young Nigerian nurse based in the UK identified as Nnena Miriam—fondly known as Nurse Miriam, has reportedly died suddenly after her trip to Nigeria for her marriage introduction ceremony. Nnena was found lifeless in her apartment earlier this week under mysterious circumstances. According to sources close to the deceased, Nurse Miriam had just returned from Nigeria where she had participated in her introduction ceremony—a joyful pre-wedding traditional rite that marks the formal meeting of both families. Friends say she was in high spirits about her upcoming marriage and had…

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EFCC Traces CBEX Funds To Four Countries, Says Full Recovery Impossible

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has traced funds linked to the failed crypto bridge exchange (CBEX) scheme to at least four countries. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Wednesday, Ola Olukoyede, EFCC chairman, said although efforts are underway to recover the stolen funds, full restitution to victims may be impossible. Olukoyede said several accounts have been blocked and funds frozen, although the amounts cannot be disclosed yet. READ ALSO: Saudi Arabia Imposes $26,661 Fine On Hajj Visa Violators
 Labour Asks Tinubu To Immediately…

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Saudi Arabia Imposes $26,661 Fine On Hajj Visa Violators


ADEOLA YUSUF

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced strict new penalties targeting individuals who violate Hajj permit regulations, including a heavy fine of $26,661 on those who apply for visit visas on behalf of people attempting to perform Hajj without proper authorisation. The new measures, released via the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), are part of intensified efforts to curb unauthorised access to Makkah and the holy sites during the annual pilgrimage. The enforcement period will run from the 1st of Dhul-Qi’dah to the 14th of Dhul-Hijjah, the Islamic calendar months surrounding…

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Labour Asks Tinubu To Immediately Reverse Fubara’s Suspension, Withdraw Tax Bills

ADEOLA YUSUF

The organised Labour in Nigeria has asked President Bola Tinubu to immediately reverse what it describes as the unconstitutional suspension of the elected Government of Rivers State via a state of emergency. This is part of the demands put forward by both the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, Comrades Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo, during the May Day celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja. The labour leaders urged the Federal and state governments to cease actions that erode the civic space and deepen it…

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Court Dissolves 13-Year-Old Marriage Over Sexual Starvation

ADEOLA YUSUF

A Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo in Ibadan has dissolved a 13-year-old marriage between one Durojaye Akingbade and his estranged wife, Olabisi, on grounds of stubbornness and sexual starvation. Pronouncing the marriage dissolved, the Court President, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, held that the petitioner was no longer interested in continuing with the relationship and that the court could not force him to continue. Akintayo, therefore, ordered both Akingbade and Olabisi to go their separate ways, in the interest of peace and tranquility. READ ALSO: Banks’ Customers Now Pay N6…

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Banks’ Customers Now Pay N6 Per SMS Transaction Alert

ADEOLA YUSUF

Banks will commence implementing charges for alerts and other short messages (SMS) communications to their customers at the rate of N6 for every SMS transaction with effect from today. This is coming on the heels of the increase in telecommunications rates by telecommunication providers following a nod by the Federal Government. The SMS charges were increased by 50% to N6 from the previous N4 per message. READ ALSO: ‘Effective June 1,’ English FA Bans Transgender From Women’s Football NLC Demands 65-Year Retirement Age For Civil Servants Alaafin Opens Up As…

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Over 200 Senior Staff Fired In Major Restructuring At NNPC

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has terminated the services of several senior staff members as part of a significant restructuring exercise. The affected staff include Bala Wunti, former chief of National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Ibrahim Onoja, managing director of the Kaduna Refinery, and Lawal Sade, chief compliance officer and former managing director of NNPC Trading. The terminations which took effect immediately, are believed to be linked to the staff members’ close association with Mele Kyari, the former Group Chief Executive Officer who was removed from office…

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