Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for Governor Ademola Adeleke, has been summoned by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations of sponsoring fake news against Femi, the son of Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. The invitation comes in the wake of a news report published by an Abuja-based blogger, alleging that Femi…
Former minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, revealed how social media posed a threat to his 40-year marriage during an event in Lagos commemorating the 90th birthday of Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate. He emphasized the challenge of dealing with fake news, misinformation, and disinformation during his tenure as minister. Lai recounted an incident in…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has successfully enacted the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) Service Commission Law, overriding the veto of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Lawmakers in the state passed a Bill to repeal the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission Amendment Law No. 3 of 2006 and further amend the Principal Law…
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced the suspension of the 25% penalty previously imposed on improperly imported vehicles, in alignment with the directives of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. This decision also includes the initiation of a 90-day window, effective from March 4, 2024, to July 5,…
President Bola Tinubu says the perpetrators of the killing of soldiers in Delta State will face certain justice, warning that his administration will not tolerate attacks on the military and security infrastructure. The President, who hosted the leadership of the Senate to a dinner to break the Ramadan fast at the State House on Thursday,…
The Nigerian Army has emphasized that troops will remain stationed in the creeks of Delta State until those responsible for the tragic killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama community are brought to justice. Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, and Land Component Commander of the Joint…
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to diligently implement world-leading sustainability reporting standards aimed at unlocking capital investments, transforming business models, and safeguarding the environment in the country. The President gave the assurance during a meeting on Thursday in Abuja with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Chair, Mr. Emmanuel Faber. The President’s endorsement…
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to members of the National Assembly to exercise restraint in summoning heads of ministries, departments, and agencies before parliamentary committees. Speaking at the breaking of Ramadan fast on Wednesday in Abuja with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the leadership of the House, the President said…
The House of Representatives has advanced the “Widowhood Leave Bill, 2023” sponsored by Hon. Said Musa Abdullahi, representing the Bida/Gbako/Katcha federal constituency of Niger State, to the second reading. Abdullahi emphasized the importance of introducing Widowhood Leave to address the unique challenges faced by widows and widowers. He underscored the need for such leave to…
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has stated that he doesn’t believe that those behind the killing of sixteen military personnel in Okuama community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state last week, are from Niger Delta. Speaking during plenary today, March 19, Akpabio countered a motion raised by Senator Edeh Dafinone, who represents…
