A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday morning arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the continuation of the hearing of his bail application. The ex-governor was driven into the court premises at about 9:00am and stepped out of the vehicle at exactly 9:05am, attracting the attention of security operatives…
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure fresh external loans totalling $6 billion, aimed at plugging fiscal gaps and financing key infrastructure projects. The approval followed the presentation and consideration of a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC, Sokoto North). The…
The Japanese government has increased the residency requirement for foreign nationals seeking citizenship from five to ten consecutive years, as part of efforts to tighten the naturalisation process. The Justice Ministry announced that the new rule, which takes effect from April 1, also introduces stricter documentation requirements for applicants. As reported by the Economic Times…
President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval to secure external loans totaling $6 billion to support government financing needs. The request was conveyed in two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary. In the first letter, the President sought approval to obtain a $5 billion loan from Abu…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has announced the re-launch of its flagship programmes, “Oyo NUJ Hot Seat” and “Oyo NUJ Bi-Monthly Guest Forum,” as part of efforts to deepen democratic engagement and promote professional journalism. The union in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Comrade Akeem Abas…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Shortly after his installation as the Mogaji of Olakulehin Compound Ita Baale Olugbode, Ibadan,Barr Olaolu Akintunde Owolabi Olakulehin ( SAN ) rallied support for Olubadan by all sons, daughters and residents of Ibadanland so as to place Ibadanland to her rightful position in the scheme of meaningful development Mogaji Olaolu Owolabi Olakulehin statement…
Persistent blackouts across Nigerian states have intensified calls for the removal of the minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Over the past four months, electricity supply has remained erratic, with generation levels fluctuating between 2,000 and 4,000 megawatts— far below the needs of a population exceeding 250 million. As of March…
Lagos has recorded the arrival of five fuel-laden vessels carrying petrol and diesel, easing concerns over the stability of fuel supply across Nigeria. The vessels delivered a combined volume of 95,000 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) within a 48-hour period at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports….
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Kunle Olatunji (KTJ) has formally declared his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027, expressing strong confidence in his vision to succeed the incumbent governor, Seyi Makinde. In what many observers describe as a bold and unconventional move within the Oyo State political landscape, Olatunji—popularly known as KTJ—positions himself…
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration, IOM, has received 145 Nigerian returnees evacuated from Benghazi, Libya. The evacuees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 8:27 p.m. aboard an Al Buraq Airlines flight under the Assisted Voluntary Return programme. This was disclosed in a statement…