By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Flight delays : FG to publicly disclose delayed or cancelled flights next week – Keyamo. The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, plans to address the longstanding issue of flight delays and cancellations by initiating the publication of a weekly list of affected flights, along with reasons […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi External loan : Ex-Minister commends Buhari for prudent utilization of external loans. Former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba, has come to the defense of former President Muhammadu Buhari, praising his judicious use of external loans for infrastructural projects. Agba, an economist, refuted criticisms of the past administration’s […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NLC President criticizes Governor selection in minimum wage committee. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, expressed discontent with the composition of the 37-member Tripartite Committee on Minimum W., highlighting that many governors on the panel do not comply with the current minimum w. standards. Ajaero criticized the absence […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Naira hits record lows in Forex markets amid Dollar scarcity. The Nigerian Naira faced unprecedented depreciation on Tuesday, marking all-time lows at both official and unofficial forex markets. At the official market, it traded at N1,482.57 per US dollar, indicating a 10% drop from the previous session’s rate of N1,348/$1. Simultaneously, the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi House urges enhanced security in Plateau and Ekiti amidst Rising Killings. The House of Representatives, in response to the escalating violence, has called on top military and police officials to intensify security efforts in Plateau and Ekiti states. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Lawmaker breaks down in tears addressing insecurity in parliament In a poignant moment on Tuesday, Akin Rotimi, a Nigerian lawmaker representing Oye/Ikole Federal Constituency in the parliament, couldn’t hold back tears while discussing the escalating insecurity in his state. Focusing on the recent tragic murder of two monarchs in Ekiti State, Mr. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu vows justice for slain Ekiti monarchs, orders immediate pupil rescue. President Bola Tinubu strongly condemns the heinous killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State—Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Olatunde Olusola, and Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, David Ogunsola. The monarchs, returning from a security meeting in Irele-Ekiti, were ambushed, resulting in their tragic […]
Valieva has been banned for four years for doping. Image: REUTERS Olympic medals will be given to Kamila Valieva two years after the event. For participants who were not present when the Russian figure skaters won team gold at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, a “dignified medal ceremony” has been scheduled. Russia’s Kamila […]
Rivers, whose last role was with the Philadelphia 76ers, argues a call with referee Tony Brothers. Image:GETTY IMAGES Doc Rivers’ first-ever Milwaukee coaching gig. Doc Rivers’ first game in charge of the Milwaukee Bucks was ruined by the Denver Nuggets, as Nikola Jokic recorded his 14th triple-double of the year. In the 113-107 triumph, […]
Elijah Blue Allman’s father was not granted temporary conservatorship. Image: GETTY IMAGES Elijah Blue Allman’s father was not granted temporary conservatorship A US judge denied Cher’s plea for a temporary conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman. The singer requested the order last year, citing mental health concerns and suspected drug misuse by Allman. […]