The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation notes with dismay, on a memo from the Ministry to the Accountant-General of the Federation approving for payment, of the sum of N585,189,500.00 Renewed Hope Grant for Vulnerable Groups for four states, which is currently being circulated in the social media. It is glaring that the same sponsored disgruntled elements in ... Read More »

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the creativity and sheer artistic talents driving Nigeria’s entertainment industry, following the success just recorded by ace Nigerian artist, Funke Akindele, with her movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’. The movie, produced and co-directed by Akindele, was released in cinemas in Nigeria in mid-December last year, and after two weeks, it was reported to have grossed ... Read More »

Controversy has trailed federal government’s distribution of palliative items worth N200 million and N100 million to senators and members of the House of Representatives respectively. The Senate debunked claims that each of its members had taken stock of FG’s palliative items for their constituents. The chairman of the Senate committee on media and public affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, said he has ... Read More »

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited has revealed that test runs at the 60,000-bpd Port Harcourt refinery will be completed this month. “Testing will conclude shortly, ensuring the refinery’s efficient operation. That phase will be completed this month,” Reuters quoted NNPC spokesperson, Femi Soneye, as saying. Soneye added that the test run was a major step towards resuming operations five ... Read More »

The former member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, who represented Ahoada East Constituency II, Edison Ehie, has dropped his lawsuit alleging contempt against 25 of the 27 members who defected from PDP to APC last year. Ehie’s action seemingly brought an end to the political unrest gripping the state. The seats of 27 members were declared vacant by ... Read More »

In the midst of profound grief and loss, the Olabinjo family extends their deepest gratitude to the community and loved ones who offered unwavering support following the devastating passing of their cherished daughter, sister, and grand-daughter. The outpouring of compassion, kindness, and steadfast presence has served as an indescribable source of solace during this challenging period. Words fall short in ... Read More »

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and marketers have denied rumours of petrol price increase to N1,200 per litre in Nigeria, describing it as mere speculation. It was widely reported on Wednesday, that fuel marketers under the aegis of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) clashed with the NNPC over fuel subsidy. But, in a statement obtained ... Read More »

Senate orders deregistration of subsidiaries, probe of shares transfer BPE defends shares acquired in officials’ names The Senate has ordered a probe into the N10 billion restructuring funds released to NIPOST by the Federal Ministry of Finance. This followed the discovery of irregularities in the agency’s subsidiaries – NIPOST Properties and Development Company and NIPOST Transport and Logistics Services Limited. ... Read More »

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun state has tackled former governor Rauf Aregbesola over the claim that his successor, Adegboyega Oyetola reneged on reconcilatory agreements. The APC lambasted the Aregbesola, the erstwhile minister of Interior for reneging on 2020 reconciliatory agreement sanctioned by President Bola Tinubu and pioneer chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande. The chairman of APC, Osun State, ... Read More »

Merchant Bank Limited, a leading merchant bank in Nigeria, has announced that it is set to begin its conversion to full Commercial Banking Business following its recent requisition of the national commercial banking license from the relevant authorities.To this end, the Bank has appointed Mr. Adebowale Oyedeji, as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer to effectively stir its ... Read More »