By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a new initiative to expand compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure and reduce transportation costs by over 40%. The plan was formalized on Friday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in Abuja. Michael Oluwagbemi, Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, emphasized…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, 2024, a public holiday in celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the government, extending congratulations to Nigerians both at home and abroad. In a statement issued Friday by Permanent Secretary Dr….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, in Abuja over allegations of misappropriating N9.3 billion in state funds. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest but declined to provide further details on the case. Ishaku, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, faces 15 charges, including…
The House of Representatives has summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyode, to address bribery allegations leveled against the commission. A letter dated September 27, 2024, from the Joint Committees of the House, invited Olukoyode and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service to appear on Monday, September…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed seven new executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), according to a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The appointees include Ayo Adewuyi, who was reappointed as Executive Director of News, and Barrister Ibrahim Aliyu as Executive Director of Special…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, and his wife, Pastor Foluke Adeboye, joined President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in honoring Bishop David Oyedepo as he celebrated his 70th birthday. In a heartfelt message on social media, the Adeboyes praised Oyedepo’s unwavering commitment to faith…
Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern United States on Friday, claiming at least 17 lives and causing widespread flooding and destruction. The storm, which made landfall near Tallahassee, Florida, as a Category 4 hurricane, knocked out power for millions before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved north. The National Hurricane Center reported “historic…
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has empowered 30 young graduates through its Flexxtern programme, providing them with practical skills, real-world experience, and a direct path to career success. The initiative, launched in 2016, has so far provided over 200 young Nigerians with internships at reputable organisations. Yomi Adebanjo, Group Head of Human Resources at Signal…
By Ayomide Otitoju At the 2024 Luli Concert Choir Conference, industry leaders and music ministers came together to explore the connection between music ministry and church values. Grounded in the biblical principle that “two cannot walk together except they be agreed,” attendees emphasized the importance of music ministers actively engaging with their churches, beyond just…
