Author: Ayo

The Federal Government has announced that Tuesday, October 1, 2024, will be a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. This declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on this momentous occasion. He praised the patient and hardworking Nigerian men and women, acknowledging their sacrifices and assuring them that their efforts will not be in vain. Tunji-Ojo emphasized the importance of unity in building a better Nigeria, reflecting on the labor of…

The Federal Government has commenced payment of the new N70,000 minimum wage to over 1.2 million civil servants across all levels of the federal civil service. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, signed a warrant directing the commencement of the new payment. This development follows President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the new minimum wage into law on July 29. _Salary Breakdown_ Documents from the National Income, Salaries and Wages Commission reveal the new salary structure: – Level 1: N930,000 per annum – Level 2: N934,160 – Level 3: N937,713 – Level 4: N950,243 – Level 5: N973,123 -…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially confirmed Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa as the governor and deputy governor of Edo State, respectively. This confirmation came after INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Edo State, Rhoda Gumus, issued certificates of return to the duo on Thursday. Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, emerged victorious in the tightly contested Edo governorship election held last Sunday. Prof. Faruq Kuta, the Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, announced the results at the INEC collation centre in Benin City. *Election Breakdown* – _Winner:_ Monday Okpebholo (APC)…

A Federal High Court in Kano has rejected the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) attempt to stop the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from conducting local government elections. The APC, along with Hon. Aminu Aliyu Tiga, had filed a motion ex parte on September 20, seeking an interim injunction to halt the polls across 44 Local Government Areas. Justice Simon Amobeda declined to grant the interim injunction but allowed the APC to serve KANSIEC and other defendants with notice of all processes. The court set the hearing for the substantive application to five days after service of the originating process…

American rapper Meek Mill has taken to social media to express frustration over being linked to disgraced music executive Sean Combs, aka Diddy, who faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Diddy was arrested by Homeland Security on suspicion of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and interstate transportation for prostitution. His associates, past and present, have faced intense media scrutiny since. Meek Mill offered $100,000 to hire an investigative team to uncover why his name is tied to Diddy’s case. On X, he wrote: “I wanna hire an investigative team with 100k cash to find out every specific detail involving meek mill…

In a dramatic turn of events, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stepped down from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), citing a lack of confidence in the court. The decision came after Kanu’s outburst in court, where he demanded that Justice Nyako recuse herself due to her alleged refusal to obey the orders of the Supreme Court. During Tuesday’s proceedings, Kanu suddenly jumped up from the dock and ordered his lawyer, Aloy Ejimako, to sit down. He then addressed the court, stating, “My lord, I have no…

Africa’s wealthiest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on the Federal Government to completely eliminate fuel subsidies, citing the need to determine the actual petrol consumption in the country. Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, made this plea during a 26-minute interview with Bloomberg Television in New York. Dangote emphasized that removing subsidies would help the government save significantly, as “subsidy is a very sensitive issue. Once you are subsidising something, then people will bloat the price, and then the government will end up paying what they are not supposed to be paying.” He added, “It is the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the Edo State governorship election, which declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner. The PDP claims that its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, clearly won the election, citing results from polling units across the state. The PDP alleges that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and some security officials colluded with the APC to alter and substitute genuine results with fabricated figures. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated that the results presented by the Chairman of the Edo State Governorship Election National Campaign…

Nigerian music sensation Davido has shed light on his interest in the ongoing Edo State governorship election, which saw massive voter turnout across the state on Saturday. The Afrobeats star has been vocal on social media, calling out the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over alleged malpractices in the election. Davido revealed that his late mother, Imade Veronica Adeleke, was from Edo State, making his interest in the election more than just a passing concern. However, he emphasized that as a Nigerian, he should be invested in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. “I’m interested in this election because…

Renowned evangelist and founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye, has issued a stern warning to individuals who give fake testimonies in churches, describing their actions as “playing pranks with God.” In a recent Facebook post, Bamiloye emphasized that those who deliberately fabricate stories of divine intervention risk divine judgment and deceive congregations. “If you stand on the Lord’s Altar to give fake testimonies deliberately, you are playing pranks with God,” Bamiloye warned. He also criticized bloggers who sensationalize issues within the Church for monetary gain, accusing them of working for the devil. “You bloggers, employed and paid by…