Author: Ayo

The Federal Ministry of Works has issued a 14-day termination notice to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, effectively ending the company’s involvement in the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway rehabilitation project. This decision follows the company’s failure to comply with the reviewed cost, scope, and terms of the contract, as well as its refusal to remobilize to the site. The contract, initially valued at N155.75 billion, was awarded to Julius Berger in 2017 and flagged off by former Minister of Power, Works, and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, in 2018 ¹. While Sections II (Kaduna-Zaria) and III (Zaria-Kano) are nearing completion, Section I (Abuja-Kaduna) has…

Nollywood actor and producer Femi Adebayo’s film ‘Jagun Jagun’ emerged victorious at the 20th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held in Lagos State over the weekend. ‘Jagun Jagun’ won three prestigious awards: – Best Male Actor in Supporting Role – Achievement in Visual Effects – Achievement in Makeup Adebayo shared the exciting news on his social media page, celebrating the film’s success. Other notable winners at the AMAA included: – Daniel Oriahi’s ‘The Weekend’ (four awards) – Jahmil X.T. Qubeka’s ‘The Queenstown Kings’ (four awards) ‘Jagun Jagun’ was initially nominated in seven categories: – Achievement in Production Design – Best…

With less than 48 hours to go, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are crisscrossing key swing states in a desperate bid to secure a decisive edge in the hotly contested presidential election. Over 76 million people have already cast their ballots, setting the stage for a nail-biting climax on Tuesday. The focus is on seven crucial states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina, where the margins are razor-thin. Trump is concentrating on Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, while Harris is targeting the Great Lakes states, particularly Michigan. At a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump reiterated his unfounded claims of election rigging,…

Tensions between Nigeria and Libya have escalated following the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) verdict on the ill-treatment of the Super Eagles in Libya. The Nigerian football team was detained at the Al-Abraq Airport for over 20 hours, sparking widespread outrage and prompting the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to withdraw from the qualifying match and file a complaint with CAF. The disciplinary committee of CAF awarded Nigeria three points and three goals for the abandoned match, ruling that the Libyan Football Federation breached regulations and ordering them to pay a $50,000 fine. However, the Libyan Football Federation President, Nasser Al-Suwai’I,…

Rimazonte Ezekiel, counsel to the Nigerian government, has sparked controversy by claiming that all EndBadGovernance protesters arraigned at the Federal High Court on Friday were adults. This statement comes amid widespread outrage over the arraignment of protesters, many of whom were reportedly minors. In a video statement, Ezekiel asserted that most of the suspects were married men and university graduates, emphasizing that none were minors. He stated, “These boys that we brought to the court today, all of them are adults. Most of them are married men; none of them is a minor.” Ezekiel also revealed that the suspects were…

Social media personality Bobrisky was dramatically removed from an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight and detained by immigration officers late Thursday night. The popular cross-dresser took to Instagram to alert followers about the arrest, claiming he sustained injuries during an altercation with immigration officers and alleging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is behind his detention. This isn’t Bobrisky’s first brush with controversy. In April 2024, he was sentenced to six months in prison for naira abuse ¹. Although he was initially incarcerated at Kirikiri Prison, reports suggest he spent only three weeks there before being moved to a private location,…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed indifference to the Federal High Court’s decision to halt the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) release of state allocations. This ruling, delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, cited a breach of the 1999 Constitution regarding the presentation of the 2024 budget before a four-member Rivers State House of Assembly. The court’s decision has sparked controversy, with many questioning its potential impact on the state’s finances. However, Governor Fubara remains resolute, assuring Rivers people that his administration will continue to disburse payments to contractors and ensure timely salary payments to workers. During a special…

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nomination of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the substantive Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Other confirmed ministers include: – *Minister of Industry, Trade and Development*: Dr. Jumoke Oduwole – *Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction*: Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda – *Minister of Labour and Employment*: Muhammadu Dingyadi – *Minister of Livestock Development*: Idi Muktar Maiha – *Minister of State, Housing*: Yusuf Ata – *Minister of State, Education*: Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad The confirmation came after a five-hour screening by the Senate. The process was facilitated by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele’s motion to suspend the rules…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has swiftly denied rumors of a fuel price increase across its retail outlets. This clarification comes on the heels of speculation that the cost per liter had risen from ₦1,030 to ₦1,060 in Abuja. Olufemi Soneye, NNPCL’s spokesperson, emphasized in an interview with Daily Post, “There is no increase in gasoline price that I am aware of.” This statement reassures the public that the state-owned oil company has not adjusted fuel prices. Chinedu Ukadike, spokesperson for the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), corroborated NNPCL’s stance. “For independent marketers, we have experienced…

In a stunning upset, Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been crowned the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, edging out Real Madrid trio Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, and Dani Carvajal. The announcement came as a surprise, with Vinicius widely favored to take home the prize. The Brazilian’s snub led to Real Madrid boycotting the ceremony, despite being named Club of the Year and Carlo Ancelotti winning Coach of the Year. Rodri’s impressive year, which included winning the Premier League title with Manchester City and the Euros with Spain, likely swayed the voters. His consistent performances and leadership on the pitch made him…