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Wednesday, 19 March 2025
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Senate Approves Bill to Combat Sports Doping

The Nigerian Senate has approved the National Anti-Doping Bill, aimed at aligning with the UNESCO convention against doping in sports.   This legislative milestone was achieved after the bill was passed for the third reading following the adoption of a report by Senator Kawu Abdulrahman, Chairman of the Committees on Sports Development and Judiciary, Human […]

News

Finance Minister Edun Submits Wage Proposal to President Tinubu

The Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has submitted a report on the financial implications of a new national minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu.   This submission follows Tinubu’s directive for the finance minister to present the proposed minimum wage figures and cost analysis within 48 hours.   Sources indicate […]

Politics

Federal Government Denies Claims of Fuel Subsidy Resumption – Presidency Denounces Leaked Documents

The Federal Government has addressed leaked fiscal policy documents implying the resumption of petrol subsidy payments.   In a statement on Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the documents as unapproved proposals.   He clarified that these documents are still under review and not official government policies.   […]

Politics

Atiku Criticizes Tinubu’s Government for Secret Fuel Subsidy Reinstatement

Former Vice President and PDP candidate Atiku Abubakar criticized Bola Tinubu’s administration for secretly reinstating fuel subsidies after claiming to abolish them.   Shock Over Subsidy Revelation Atiku’s comments followed the government’s plan to spend N5.4 trillion on fuel subsidies in 2024, up from N3.6 trillion in 2023. In a social media statement, Atiku expressed […]

Crime

Femi Otedola Accuses Zenith Bank’s Jim Ovia of Fraudulent Account Activity

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has accused Jim Ovia, Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, of illicitly using an account belonging to his company, Seaforce Shipping Limited, to trade in 2011 without his authorization.   Otedola, reportedly furious over the incident, has submitted his findings to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigerian Police. Sources […]

Entertainment

Jaiye Kuti Sets the Record Straight on Relationship Rumors with Pasuma

In a recent conversation, Jaiye Kuti tackled head-on the persistent speculations about her alleged relationship with renowned musician Pasuma. With notable candor, she recounted the emotional moment her son faced inquiries regarding Pasuma’s paternity.   Celebrated Nigerian actress, Jaiye Kuti, recently shared the profound impact of widespread rumors linking her to Fuji sensation, Alhaji Wasiu […]

News

Gateway Airport: Ogun State Government Responds to Critics: “Wait Until the Airport is Fully Operational”

Some experts in Nigeria’s aviation sector have criticized the ongoing construction of the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, describing it as a wasteful and poorly conceived project.   Captain John Okakpu, a licensed commercial pilot, and Group Captain John Ojikutu, former Commandant of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, voiced their concerns exclusively to […]

Politics

President Déby’s Inauguration: President Tinubu to Attend Ceremony in Chad

President Déby’s inauguration follows his victory in the recent presidential election earlier this month and subsequent confirmation by Chad’s Constitutional Court.   Today, May 23, President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja for N’Djamena, Chad, to attend President Mahamat Déby’s inauguration.   President Déby’s inauguration follows his victory in the recent presidential election earlier this month […]