The Director of News at Television Continental (TVC), Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, has asserted that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, would have defected if he was currently serving his first term. Newsmen reports that Otitoju stated this on TVC’s ‘Breakfast Show’ on Friday, while speaking on the PDP crisis and defections that have rocked the party. He…
The rain which was accompanied by heavy wind sparked jubilation among residents who had grappled with a heat wave in the past weeks. Recall that both Christians and Muslims have had to battle with high humidity amid ongoing fasting. Many believe the change in weather has affected how members of both religions observe their fasting…
Central Bank of Nigeria The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to commercial banks to restrict access to credit facilities for large-ticket obligors who are in default. Newsmen learnt that the CBN announced the development in a circular issued to banks. According to the circular, the restriction aims to promote a sound financial system,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has held a strategic stakeholders meeting with waste management consultants operating across the state as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen waste management systems and reposition the state as a leader in environmental sustainability in Nigeria, particularly in the waste management sector. The meeting held at the ministry…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Archbishop of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province and the Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese , His Grace (Dr) Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe has observed the present high level of insecurity in Nigeria which according to him is worrisome and needs urgent attention The call was contained in the press release issued and signed…
The Nigeria Police Force, Sokoto state command said its operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit has arrested five suspected counterfeit currency network known as “Sai Malam.” In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, the Divisional Police Officer of Illela Division has transferred three suspects, Muhd Hamidu of Kwanni,…
The Federal Government has approved N2bn each as take-off grants for the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Abuja and the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe in Epe, Lagos State, as part of efforts to support their early operations. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday during the inauguration…
Britain will impose airspace restrictions and deploy armed police officers in Windsor next week as President Tinubu arrives for a state visit hosted by King Charles III. President Tinubu is expected to begin the visit in the company of his wife Oluremi Tinubu with a reception at Windsor Castle. Thames Valley Police in a statement…
National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the party will not shield its members from investigation or prosecution if they are found guilty of corruption. Speaking on TVC’s Fireworks, Abdullahi said the ADC was working to distinguish itself from Nigeria’s traditional political class by introducing an ethical code that…
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved a minor reassignment of key officials in the state’s revenue sector to strengthen its revenue drive. According to the statement, the Chairman of the Edo State Audit Service Commission, Odior Osirenimhe, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service. He…