Tuesday, May 14

Lai Mohammed expresses sorrow over the passing of Kwara monarch, Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusokun II
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Lai Mohammed expresses sorrow over the passing of Kwara monarch, Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusokun II

In a statement released in Abuja, Lai Mohammed, the former Minister of Information and Culture, conveyed deep sadness at the demise of His Royal Majesty, Elerin of Erin Ile, Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusokun II, a distinguished Monarch in Kwara State. Having ruled for 41 years, Olusokun devoted himself to serving humanity, leaving an unforgettable impression on all those fortunate to have known him, according to the statement by Lai Mohammed. "His era as a ruler can be considered as the golden period of Erin Ile," he added. Lai Mohammed, who served eight years in the previous administration, extended his condolences to the people of Erin Ile, Kwara State, and Nigeria for this significant loss, urging everyone to seek comfort in the lasting legacy of Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusoku...
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Rivers Crisis: Fubara Ridicules Wike’s Ally, Credits Eleme for Progress to Level 14
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Rivers Crisis: Fubara Ridicules Wike’s Ally, Credits Eleme for Progress to Level 14

In an event on Tuesday, Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State mentioned that he owes reaching Level 14 to passing through Eleme. Fubara made this revelation during the official opening of the Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo road, also referred to as Old Bori Road in the Eleme Local Government Area. He expressed, “My journey would not be complete without acknowledging Eleme. Starting from Eleme was pivotal for my advancement to Level 14.” He further added, “I began here and progressed to Level 14.” Previously, ex-Commissioner of Works in the state, Alabo George-Kelly, implied that Fubara would have remained a Level 14 civil servant in the Ministry of Finance if not for the backing of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The former commissioner, known for his loyalty to Wike,...
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Flutterwave secures highly regarded position on CNBC’s 2024 Disruptor 50 list
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Flutterwave secures highly regarded position on CNBC’s 2024 Disruptor 50 list

Africa's leading payment technology firm, Flutterwave, has been named on the prestigious annual CNBC Disruptor 50 list for the 12th edition, alongside notable companies like OpenAI, Stripe, and Monzo. This acknowledgment highlights its innovative approach and expansion efforts, achieved amidst tough market conditions and economic challenges. The CNBC Disruptor 50 list recognizes private companies that disrupt conventional industries and pursue significant opportunities. Criteria such as scalability, user growth, and adoption of cutting-edge technologies are determining factors in the selection process, making Flutterwave's inclusion a testament to its pioneering strides in the fintech sector. In response to the announcement, Flutterwave's Founder and CEO, Olugbenga 'GB' Agboola, exp...
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Important News: Tinubu and VP Shettima to pay tollgate fees at airports
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Important News: Tinubu and VP Shettima to pay tollgate fees at airports

It has been decided that President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will now be required to pay tollgate fees when using airports in Nigeria. The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved the end of exemptions for airport users from paying tollgate fees. This decision comes after a memorandum presented to the council by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo. He pointed out that the government has been losing over 82% of the revenue it should have earned from the e-tags granting access to the tollgates. The initial proposal was to exempt only the president and vice president, but Tinubu insisted that they too should pay, as directed by Keyamo. Keyamo, speaking at the post-FEC media briefing, expressed disappointment that wealthy VIPs who should be paying have b...
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Kogi Assembly expresses concern over vandalization of Koton-Karfe power grid, urges action
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Kogi Assembly expresses concern over vandalization of Koton-Karfe power grid, urges action

Suspected vandals have caused a power outage in many communities in Kogi State by vandalizing the Koton-Karfe Power grid. During a plenary session in Lokoja on Tuesday, Idrees Maikudi Aliyu, the representative for Kogi Koton-Karfe in the State House of Assembly, raised an urgent motion highlighting the impact of this vandalism on the affected communities. Aliyu emphasized the hardships being faced by the constituents due to the continuous activities of the vandals. According to him, the vandalism of high tension cables that supply electricity to several areas has plunged the entire constituency into darkness, disrupting socio-economic activities. He expressed concerns about the security implications of such acts not being detected, especially near military checkpoints. Aliyu called on...
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Kogi Assembly raises alarm over vandalization of Koton-Karfe power grid, urges swift action
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Kogi Assembly raises alarm over vandalization of Koton-Karfe power grid, urges swift action

The Koton-Karfe Power grid in Kogi State has been vandalized by suspected individuals, plunging numerous communities into darkness. During the recent session in Lokoja, Idrees Maikudi Aliyu, the representative for Kogi Koton-Karfe at the State House of Assembly, brought up the issue as a matter of urgent public concern. Aliyu highlighted the distress and hardships faced by the residents of his constituency due to the continuous activities of the vandals. He expressed, "The recent incidents have caused immense suffering for the people of my constituency. The deliberate damage done to high tension cables that supply electricity to areas like Edeha, Koton-Karfe, Gegu, and beyond, has left the entire Kogi Koton-Karfe Local Government Area and parts of the Federal Capital Territory in dark...
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Super Eagles Face Tough Challenge Against South Africa and Benin in 2026 WCQ
14May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Super Eagles Face Tough Challenge Against South Africa and Benin in 2026 WCQ

Victor Ikpeba, a former international player, has issued a warning to the Super Eagles, emphasizing the need for them to bring their A-game when they take on South Africa and Benin in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. The Super Eagles have had a lackluster start to the qualifying campaign, having drawn their first two matches against the underdogs Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Sitting in third place in Group C with two points, Finidi George's team is trailing behind South Africa, who are in second place with three points. A member of the Nigeria Football Federation's technical committee, Ikpeba, believes that the Super Eagles are under pressure to secure victories in their next fixtures, especially against South Africa. "The upcoming match against South Africa is crucial fo...
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Governor Fubara Reveals Rivers State is in Significant Debt
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Governor Fubara Reveals Rivers State is in Significant Debt

In a recent revelation, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara disclosed that the state is burdened with a substantial debt inherited from the past administration of Nyesom Wike. During the commissioning of the Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road, also known as Old Bori Road in Eleme Local Government Area, Governor Fubara made this statement on Tuesday. The ongoing power struggle between the governor and Nyesom Wike, who serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has been a prevailing issue in the state's political landscape. Despite efforts by President Bola Tinubu to mediate, the rivalry between the two politicians persists. Reflecting on his journey, Governor Fubara emphasized the significance of Eleme in his personal narrative and progression within the government. He remark...
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Rauf Aregbesola’s Campaign Office Undergoes Transformation, APC Logos Removed
14May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
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Rauf Aregbesola’s Campaign Office Undergoes Transformation, APC Logos Removed

Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has made changes to his campaign office by removing all traces of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Situated within the four-storey Ayinke Towers, now known as Oranmiyan House along the Gbongan-Ibadan road in Osogbo, the campaign office has undergone a significant makeover. Initially housing Aregbesola's campaign activities and later serving as The Osun Progressives, TOP, office before its dissolution in 2022, the building has shed its former APC identity. Previously adorned with APC colors, party flags, and images of notable figures such as Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Bisi Akande, and ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, the building now boasts a fresh appearance. With preparations underway for the 2026 gubernatorial election in Osun State, the o...
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PDP Candidate in Ebonyi Bye Election Plans to Appeal Dismissed Petition Against Tribunal
14May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
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PDP Candidate in Ebonyi Bye Election Plans to Appeal Dismissed Petition Against Tribunal

In the February 3rd, 2024 By-election, Silas Onu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ebonyi South Senatorial Candidate, has declared his intention to challenge the Tribunal's decision that rejected his petition against the Judges over allegations of bias, injustice, and lack of fair hearing in his election petition. Following a petition filed to the President of the Court of Appeal and copied to the Tribunal Panel requesting their withdrawal from the bye-election Tribunal by the PDP candidate, the three-man panel led by Justice H.N Kunaza dismissed Onu’s petition citing lack of merit. During the ruling at the Tribunal in Abakaliki, Justice Kunaza, accompanied by Justice Bassey Bassey Nkanang and Justice M.O Agboola, stated that the PDP candidate failed to substantiate cla...
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