By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu welcomes Senegalese president President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting the new president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at the State House in Abuja. This visit is a courtesy call on President Tinubu by the newest member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Inflation concerns in minimum wage debate A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi, has urged the federal government to consider the current inflationary trend in determining the minimum wage for workers. Ajadi expressed his dismay over the government’s proposed N48,000 minimum wage, stating it is unrealistic given the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Govt Launches Youth-Police Trust Project The federal government has launched the “Young & Secure Project,” a pioneering initiative designed to build trust and strengthen cooperation between young Nigerians and the police force. The project was unveiled by Ministers of State for Police Affairs and Youth Development, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim and Ayodele Olawande, respectively. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ondo APC aspirants urge reconciliation Seven out of the seventeen governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state have called for genuine reconciliation following the post-primary election crisis. They emphasized the need for unity within the party ahead of the November elections. The seven aspirants include Morayo […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi KuCoin halts Naira trading KuCoin, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has temporarily suspended its peer-to-peer naira services and fast-buy service using naira cards. This decision was announced on Wednesday, following a recent meeting between the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission and major crypto stakeholders, where the unstable state of the naira was discussed. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Turn Hobbies into Profit. When turned into a business, hobbies can be very profitable if you follow effective selling and marketing strategies. While monetizing your pastime activities won’t immediately replace your day job’s income, it is still a great way to generate extra funds that can alleviate your financial burdens and […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Foundation launches skills centre for vulnerable The Caleb Danladi Foundation has commenced the construction of a skills acquisition centre in Kaduna State aimed at supporting the poor, widows, school dropouts, and other vulnerable groups. The groundbreaking ceremony took place over the weekend at Kafanchan Road, opposite Primary School, Samban Gida in Kwoi, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Court drama: Lawyer, DSS clash Over client arrests A lawyer, Kehinde Bamiwola, has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of invading the Ogun State High Court in Ilaro to arrest his clients, despite a judge’s warning against such actions. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with Bamiwola alleging that DSS operatives defied […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Revenue boost: Sokoto IGR hits N3.8bn quarterly. Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, announced that the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has increased from N2.6 billion to N3.8 billion in less than a year. Speaking at the Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) in Abuja on Tuesday, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Police arrest Portable over G-Wagon debt The Lagos State Police Command has detained popular musician Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, over an outstanding debt related to the purchase of a G-Wagon. Portable, who had bought the vehicle for N27 million, only paid N13 million and refused to pay the remaining N14 […]