Ajuri Ngelale Resigns as Tinubu’s Media Aide
By Our Reporter Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has resigned from his position, citing urgent medical concerns affecting his family. In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, Ngelale announced that he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, indicating his decision to … Read more
Oyo State to Crack Down On Unpaid Market Rent
The Oyo State Government is set to initiate an aggressive campaign to recover unpaid market stall rents starting next week. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment, and Cooperatives announced that this move is essential for infrastructure development and service delivery to residents. Commissioner for Trade, Industry,Investment, and Cooperatives, Mr. Adeniyi Adebisi, stated that the … Read more
Nigeria Bids Farewell To National Hero Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, Nigeria Flag Designer
On Friday, Nigeria said its final goodbyes to Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, the esteemed designer of the national flag, as his remains were laid to rest in Ibadan. The service took place at his residence in Aba Paanu, Kuola Estate, Elebu, following a dignified funeral organized by the Oyo State government at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium … Read more
EFCC returns stolen $180,300, 53 cars to Canada
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday handed over a total of $180,300 and 53 vehicles, fraudulently taken by some Nigerians from Canadian citizens to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Speaking at the signing ceremony for the return of the recovered vehicles and funds, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, stated that … Read more
Did you know a tribe where men breastfeed their children?
It is quite common for men to participate in nursing their new-born, but quite uncommon for men to participate in breastfeeding infants; a practice that is quite distinctive and noteworthy. This practice reflects the Aka’s communal approach to child-rearing and emphasizes the collective responsibility of all members of the community in nurturing and caring for … Read more
Nigeria will replicate China’s infrastructure success – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his commitment to replicate China’s infrastructure success in Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale in a statement on Friday stated that one key takeaway from President Tinubu’s visit to China is the commitment to replicate China’s infrastructure back home. “We … Read more
Reps back ban on under-18 SSCE, UTME candidates
The recent decision by the Federal Government to peg the minimum age for candidates sitting for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination may have come to stay, the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education has said. The Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, had in July stated that with effect from 2025, any candidate … Read more
FG asks workers to register for N40,000 rice
The Federal Government has concluded plans to sell a 50kg bag of rice at N40,000 to public servants with a view to alleviating the food crisis in the nation and its effects on Nigerians. This was disclosed in a letter from the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, which was signed by the … Read more
NIN required to buy 50kg bag of rice at N40,000 – FG
The Federal Government has announced that only buyers with National Identification Numbers would benefit as it commenced the sale of 30, 000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag. President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated during the … Read more