Author: Ayo

The Lagos State Government has taken drastic action against Donalds, a popular restaurant in the Lekki area owned by nightlife businessman, Cubana Chiefpriest. The restaurant was sealed by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) due to noise pollution and other environmental infractions. According to the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the decision was made after repeated warnings to the management of the restaurant. Wahab confirmed the development on Sunday, stating that the agency had no choice but to take action. “After several warnings and abatement notices, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency @LasepaOfficial…

Independent petroleum marketers have urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to liberalize the market, allowing direct access to Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from the Dangote refinery. Willing-Buyer, Willing-Seller Principle: Marketers seek open market in line with NNPC’s earlier commitment. NNPC’s Grip: Corporation maintains control over petrol distribution. Dangote Refinery Launch: Initial 25 million litres per day supply to commence Sunday. Price Uncertainty: Marketers unaware of pricing template, matrix. Concerns: Creation of new domestic monopoly in oil and gas sector. Quote: “It should be open for all… We are also looking at how to build our logistics and come up…

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sounded the alarm on Nigeria’s deepening crisis. Alarming Statistics: 38 million Nigerians on the brink of extreme hunger. Wasteful Spending: Obi slams President Tinubu’s administration for lavish expenditures. Examples: $100m presidential jet purchase N21bn VP lodge renovation N15bn National Assembly clinic construction Call to Action: Obi urges FG to prioritize health, education, poverty alleviation, security. Investing in Agriculture: Key to solving hunger, unemployment, inflation. 2027 Election: Obi hints at possible merger with opposition parties. Quote: “You cannot ask people to fast while you are feasting.” Nigeria’s Status:…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State have engaged in a war of words over insecurity and alleged funding of bandits. APC’s Allegations: APC spokesperson Alhaji Yusuf Idris accused Governor Dauda Lawal of blaming predecessor Bello Mattawalle and APC for his failure to address banditry. PDP’s Response: Secretary to the State Government Abubakar Nakwada denied allegations, calling documents suggesting bandit funding “fake, mischievous, and malicious.” APC’s Criticism: Idris criticized Lawal’s administration for accusing APC of masterminding insecurity, despite promising to eliminate banditry within months. PDP’s Defense: Nakwada emphasized the government’s firm stance against negotiating…

The Presidency has drawn parallels between Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former US President Donald Trump. Similarities: Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, noted that both men use negative language to describe their countries. Ajayi’s Remarks: “Peter Obi is the Nigerian version of Donald Trump. Like Obi, Trump uses the most negative epithets imaginable to describe a country he wants to lead again, just to make a point and rile up his base.” US Presidential Debate: Ajayi reacted to the debate between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, praising Harris’…

In a surprise move, Augustine Eguavoen, the interim coach of the Super Eagles, has announced his resignation from the role effective immediately after the team’s unconvincing 0-0 draw against Rwanda in Kigali on Tuesday. Eguavoen revealed that he was only given a mandate to oversee the Eagles’ matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. “I have been given a mandate to handle two games. I will want to say I am very pleased with the boys and again, thanks to the NFF leadership and all the boys who supported me in terms…

The Premier League’s Match Incidents panel has unanimously upheld referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision to dismiss Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice during the match against Brighton. Rice, who received his second yellow card in the second half, will now serve a one-match suspension, forcing him to miss Sunday’s highly anticipated clash against Tottenham Hotspur. The incident in question occurred when Rice slightly touched the ball, preventing Brighton’s Joel Veltman from taking a quick free kick. Although the contact was minimal, Kavanagh deemed it a deliberate attempt to impede his opponent. The panel supported Kavanagh’s call, stating, “Rice knows what he’s doing –…

A group of bandits has invaded a primary healthcare centre in Kuyallo, Eastern part of the Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, kidnapping two nurses and an unspecified number of patients. The incident occurred on Monday morning, when the bandits initially targeted the nearby Government Day Secondary School, but found it empty. According to Musa Alhassan, a leader of a local Vigilante group, the bandits arrived at the school around 9 am, asking about the students. However, upon finding the school empty, they turned their attention to the healthcare centre, which is within the vicinity. “The bandits came to…

The Senate has postponed the public hearing on alleged economic sabotage in the petroleum industry, citing the need for wider consultations with stakeholders. The hearing, which was scheduled for September 10 to 12, 2024, has been put on hold to allow for more input and participation from key stakeholders. According to the Leader of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee to Investigate Alleged Economic Sabotage in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the decision was taken in the best interest of the federation and its teeming population. Bamidele explained that the postponement became imperative considering the…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the activities of a faith-based organisation, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, using the agency’s name to deceive the unsuspecting public. In a statement on Sunday signed by its Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC noted that none of the products advertised and sold by the organisation are registered with the agency. According to the statement, NAFDAC has been inundated with petitions from concerned citizens about the organisation’s Miracle Water and Miracle Soap, which are being advertised with healing and miracle…