Author: Ayo

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a notification of a planned massive shutdown of all major cities in Nigeria, effective September 15, 2024, in response to the recent fuel price hike and the perceived incompetence of the NNPC Director General, Mele Kyari. The student body is demanding an immediate reversal of the fuel price hike and the removal of Kyari as the NNPC DG. According to the notice signed by Okunomo Henry Adewumi, President of the Senate (NANS), the incessant increase in fuel prices has brought untold hardship to the masses. The students plan to occupy all…

The launch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) production by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been overshadowed by a sudden increase in petrol prices at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) stations nationwide. The NNPC increased the pump price to N855/litre, sparking panic buying and long queues at filling stations. The price hike has also led to black marketers selling petrol at exorbitant prices, with some selling five litres for N15,000. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) stated that they had yet to receive any notice on the price of petrol from the Dangote Refinery. “We had expected Dangote…

President Bola Tinubu is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping today in Beijing, China, as part of his diplomatic mission to strengthen ties between the two nations. The meeting is expected to be marked with a grand ceremony, including a gun salute and inspection of the guard of honour. In a related development, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huawei Technologies Company to advance the Smart City Project in Kaduna State. The MOU aims to enhance security, efficiency, and transparency in public service, competitiveness, city management, and attract talents and investments. Governor…

Nigerian music sensation, Rema, has made a staggering donation of N105 million to Christ Embassy Church in Benin City, Edo State. The donation was made during a thanksgiving service at the church’s Edo Regional Headquarters. Rema, who was invited by the state government to perform at the Edo@33 celebration, expressed his gratitude to the church for its support during a difficult period in his childhood. “I am not here to give myself any form of accolades or glory but to give to God the glory,” he said. Rema recounted how the church, led by Pastors Joy and Thomas, helped his…

Liverpool took the top spot in the Premier League alongside Manchester City after a resounding 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The win marks Liverpool’s third consecutive victory under new manager Arne Slot. The match began with controversy as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s seventh-minute goal was disallowed due to Mohamed Salah’s offside position. However, Liverpool’s dominance paid off with two quick goals from Luis Diaz in the 35th and 42nd minutes, both assisted by Salah. The Reds extended their lead in the 56th minute with a classy finish from Salah, courtesy of Dominik Szoboszlai’s pass. The goal left Manchester United…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Head of the Legal Services Department to appear before it on September 2, with specific documents related to the money laundering case against Binance Holdings Limited and its executives. The court has brought forward the trial date by a month, from October 11 to September 2, following a request by the defense counsel. Binance USA’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigan Gambaryan, and the exchange’s British-Kenyan regional manager for Africa, Nadeem Anjarwalla, are facing charges of money laundering to the tune…

Nigerian actress Lizzy Anjorin has refuted claims of an intimate relationship with Kolawole Ajeyemi, husband of fellow actress Toyin Abraham. In a recent Instagram video, Lizzy dismissed the rumors as “evil” and urged the public to disregard them. Lizzy stated, “Concerning the rumour that is being spread that Toyin and Kolawole’s marriage is facing challenges, I am not interested. Whatever happens is their problem. It does not affect my life. Whoever wants to do evil should continue. Disregard all the information.” This development comes after a highly publicized feud between Lizzy and Toyin in 2019, following Lizzy’s alleged questioning by…

In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has joined Arsenal on a season-long loan deal, despite the transfer deadline having passed. A deal sheet was submitted to facilitate the move, allowing Sterling to reunite with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, his former coach at Manchester City. The 29-year-old England forward was frozen out at Stamford Bridge by new Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, who publicly stated that he “prefers a different kind of winger”. Sterling was left out of Chelsea’s opening-day defeat to Manchester City on August 18 and has not featured in any of their match-day squads…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has introduced a new policy requiring polytechnic graduates to present a certificate of industrial training to participate in the national youth service. The policy, which takes effect from the next orientation camp, aims to sanitize the education sector and ensure that polytechnic students undergo the mandatory 12-month industrial training. According to NYSC’s acting Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Caroline Lembu, “That is part of the requirement for obtaining an HND Certificate, isn’t it? So, it’s just that certificate. That is one of the documents they are required to present at the camp.”…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command is mourning the loss of its Commissioner, Waheed Ayilara, who passed away on Thursday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. Ayilara’s death occurred hours after he underwent prostate cancer surgery on Wednesday. The family expressed their sadness, stating, “We are very sad to inform you that our friend, brother, and family, the Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, Waheed Ayilara, is dead”. Ayilara’s policing career was marked by notable appointments, including his unveiling as the acting Commissioner of Police in Lagos in November 2023. He succeeded AIG Idowu Owohunwa and was later…